Pick of the Day: 1957 Mercury Montclair
Nineteen fifty-seven It's been a popular year for many American brands, but not so much for Mercury. That year, Mercury launched its "Dream Car Design" series, but enthusiasts and collectors tended to look elsewhere for the greatness of the Atomic Age. Our daily pick is one of the dark horse classics: the 1957 Mercury Montclair. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Greeley, Colorado. (Click the link to see the list) Mercury may also have been called "Sybil" because Ford Motor Company gave it several pictures that made the brand appear to have multiple personality disorder. Originally created to fill the gap between the Ford and Lincoln Zephyr, the Mercury eventually grew into a lower-class Lincoln, then got its own exclusive body, then evolved into a higher-class Ford after the Edsel fiasco, and so on. After spending several years in the 1950s in the shadow of its competitors, if not Ford, Mercury was poised to make…
Pick of the Day: 1957 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible
sometimes you have to I don’t know why the 1957 Chevrolet is so popular. Sure, it has strong styling, an engine that most people will like (or enough room for an engine you prefer), and it's ample enough that anyone can find one if they want one. However, as a kid, once I explored beyond the cliche cars of the 1950s, I caught wind of cars like our Daily Pick and fell in love with it. This 1957 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible is listed on ClassicCars.com for sale by a dealer in Volo, Illinois. (Click the link to see the list) It's a shame that a company known for producing cars with good engineering principles also produced cars with boring styling - that company was Chrysler from 1949-54. Of course, somewhere between the years, manufacturers got the hint and started adding colors and styles to their portfolio, but the styling was nothing compared to the cars produced by GM and…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
AutoHunter Featured This 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible with 59,573 miles is one of 1,800 convertibles produced for that model year. It is powered by a 365ci V8 engine and dual four-cylinder engines, paired with a four-speed Hydra-matic automatic transmission. Features include Autronic Eye, power six-way adjustable seats, four-wheel power drum brakes and more. Finished in Olympic White with a black convertible top and black leather interior, this premium Caddy comes from the selling dealer and comes with 1994 restoration papers, receipts, owner's manual, some extra parts and a clear title. The Olympic White accent pairs perfectly with the black power convertible top. Other exterior features include rubber-tipped "Dagmar" bumpers, wraparound windshield, driver's side mirror and chrome rear fender bodywork. The car allegedly received a cosmetic and mechanical facelift in the early 2000s. A set of 15-inch polished aluminum Saber wheels are wrapped in 235/75 Coker Classic whitewall. The cabin features black leather upholstery and six-way power front seats with…
Daily Pick: 1957 Ford Custom 300 Sedan
Although not common The 1957 Ford models were just as popular as their GM competitors of the same year, and they shared many of the same design elements. The glorious 1950s were a time of bright colors, prominent tail fins, chrome trim, and wide white-rimmed tires. We love seeing it all! Today's pick is a 1957 Ford Custom 300 Sedan, for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Canon City, Colorado. (Click on the link to view the listing) "Very shiny, lots of chrome," the listing begins. "If the car needs lubricating, oiling, tightening or replacing anything, we'll get it done. Regular maintenance, including oil changes." Ford used the "Custom" nameplate on a variety of cars between 1949 and 1981. Starting in 1957, the Custom and Custom 300 were grouped below the Fairlane and Fairlane 500: The Custom was an entry-level model, marketed primarily to fleets. The 300 model was a cut above it. Price-wise, it was positioned as…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Featured Automatic Hunteran online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It draws power from a D-code 312ci Y-type V8 engine and transmits it to the rear wheels through a Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Thunderbird Bronze with a manual black cloth convertible top over a Colonial White and Bronze vinyl interior, this T-Bird comes from the selling dealer and comes with a body-color hardtop, vehicle documents, removed parts, and a clear title. The Thunderbird Bronze exterior features chrome bumpers, a manual black cloth convertible top, rear antenna and rear wheel skirts. During the restoration, the soft top was changed from tan to black and the color of the included removable hardtop was changed from Colonial White to the current Thunderbird Bronze. Like the body, the 14-inch steel wheels are finished in Thunderbird Bronze, complete with wheel covers, and are wrapped in 205/75 Coker Classic white-rimmed radial tires. The cabin had more color changes, with…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Featured Automatic Hunteran online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It draws power from a D-code 312ci Y-type V8 engine and transmits it to the rear wheels through a Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Thunderbird Bronze with a manual black cloth convertible top over a Colonial White and Bronze vinyl interior, this T-Bird comes from the selling dealer and comes with a body-color hardtop, vehicle documents, removed parts, and a clear title. The Thunderbird Bronze exterior features chrome bumpers, a manual black cloth convertible top, rear antenna and rear wheel skirts. During the restoration, the soft top was changed from tan to black and the color of the included removable hardtop was changed from Colonial White to the current Thunderbird Bronze. Like the body, the 14-inch steel wheels are finished in Thunderbird Bronze, complete with wheel covers, and are wrapped in 205/75 Coker Classic white-rimmed radial tires. The cabin had more color changes, with…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Currently published in Car Hunter Network It's this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe. Power comes from a GM Performance 350 V8 crate engine, mated to a TREMEC TKX five-speed manual transmission. Features include Vintage Air climate control, Billet Specialties V-Trac pulley system, four-wheel disc brakes, and more. This Chevy, finished in red with a silver and black cloth and vinyl interior, is being sold by the dealer with copies of service records and a clear title. The body color is said to have been changed from black to red, and the rear quarter panels feature anodized aluminum panels with a shallow groove design. Gold badges are affixed to all four sides of the vehicle. Other features include dual chrome mirror housings, an antenna on the passenger-side front fender, and aftermarket taillights with Chevy bowtie-shaped "blue dot" lenses. A set of American Racing five-spoke chrome wheels are wrapped with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires. The interior consists of black cloth…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1957 Chevrolet 3100 with 350 Engine
Featured Car Hunter Networkis an online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, and this is this 350-horsepower 1957 Chevrolet 3100. It has undergone a frame-off restoration and has been upgraded with a 350ci V8 and TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Features include chrome bumpers, a wood bed, bucket seats, a center console, Vintage Air climate control, a custom audio system, and power front disc brakes. This Chevy pickup is painted in Dark Green and White with a black vinyl interior and comes from the selling dealer with a clear title. As part of the restoration process, the body received a new dark green and white paint job and new chrome bumpers. Features include LED lighting, a stepside bed with wood slats, a padded tailgate chain, and a hitch receiver. A set of 15-inch wheels with 235/75 BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A radial tires help this truck navigate the highway and trails. The single-cab offers two black vinyl bucket seats separated by a center…
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod with LS3 engine
this Daily Selection It's a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette hot rod with an LS3 engine for sale on ClassicCars.com. There is one thing about vintage cars that can't be replicated: history. It's true that they don't make them the way they used to. You might be able to find a 1963 Studebaker Avanti with low mileage and one owner, but new ones will never roll off the production line. However, there are many things about vintage cars that can be replicated. improveThat's why cars like this LS3-powered 1957 Chevrolet Corvette replica exist. If you look at a 10-year-old car, you'll notice that it has changed a lot since it was built. Engine output has increased, and many convenience, safety, and driver-assistance features have not only become more sophisticated, but many of them have become standard. Now think about how much progress has been made since 1957. Nearly every part of a car has changed since then, from the type of paint…
Today’s Pick: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
Let's imagine The car brand is stuck in the middle of the hierarchy, while its pricier siblings consistently outsell you. Can that continue in a rapidly converging market? That's the story of DeSoto, and our pick today is the DeSoto model that provided the brand with a lifeline: a 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman. It's listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a shop in Stratford, Connecticut. (Click on the link to see the listing) Where does the DeSoto fit in the collector car world? Plymouth, Dodge, and Chrysler are popular, but the DeSoto wasn't always equally loved. Introduced in 1929, the DeSoto was positioned above the Plymouth (also new for 1929) and below the Dodge, which was in turn positioned below the Chrysler. However, in 1933, the Chrysler Corporation changed the market positioning of both the Dodge and the DeSoto, with the latter now serving as a cheaper alternative to the Chrysler. This remained the case until 1961. Keep an eye…
Today’s Pick: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
Let's imagine The car brand is stuck in the middle of the hierarchy, while its pricier siblings consistently outsell you. Can that continue in a rapidly converging market? That's the story of DeSoto, and our pick today is the DeSoto model that provided the brand with a lifeline: a 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman. It's listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a shop in Stratford, Connecticut. (Click on the link to see the listing) Where does the DeSoto fit in the collector car world? Plymouth, Dodge, and Chrysler are popular, but the DeSoto wasn't always equally loved. Introduced in 1929, the DeSoto was positioned above the Plymouth (also new for 1929) and below the Dodge, which was in turn positioned below the Chrysler. However, in 1933, the Chrysler Corporation changed the market positioning of both the Dodge and the DeSoto, with the latter now serving as a cheaper alternative to the Chrysler. This remained the case until 1961. Keep an eye…
1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville has a story and a home in Jay
Jay Leno has had enough Money and connections allowed him to buy any car he wanted. But when it came to this 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, it seemed he had no choice. Decades earlier, a World War II veteran wanted to give it to Leno, and he wouldn't take "no" for an answer. He did wait three weeks for an official response, but in the end Leno accepted his generous, yet rudely insistent offer. Leno pulled the Cadillac into his massive garage with the intent of giving it a quick restoration. But things didn't go as planned. Instead, Leno and his team got into trouble, updating one thing, then replacing another... then another... and by the time they were done, the free Cadillac had new paint, a new interior, a rebuilt engine, a better cooling system, and a more modern transmission. When the overhaul began, the body was a drab beige. Rather than paint the Coupe de Ville in…
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