![]() In 1952 the Monterey was now its own series and was now also available as a 4-door sedan and a convertible. Like Ford, Mercury now featured a one-piece windshield. A new hood scoop, an elevated integral bumper and grille, and a novel aircraft inspired instrument cluster. The Mercury body style, would remain relatively the same, aside from a few changes, through to 1952, when a new updated body would be introduced. Available in Cortaro Red with a black top or Turquoise Blue with a dark blue top, the Monterey came with either a vinyl roof or canvas covered, leather seats, wool carpeting, two-tone dash, black steering wheel, fender skirts, dual outside rearview mirrors and a gold winged hood ornament to top off the look of luxury. The 2-door Monterey coupe was introduced in 1950. Under the hood a flathead V8 and inside the car was full instrumentation and an optional 8-tube radio. The 4-door station wagon was no longer available, but a new 2-door model was in place with a metal roof and wood panel sides. It was larger, stylish, and a fresh start for the Mercury. This new design was completely different from its pre-war look, with its news ponton appearance. 1949 was the year of the new Mercury Eight
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