1952 Mercury Monarch Blue and white

From the late Forties through the late Sixties, of da marketed the arch brand as an upscale offering for dealers. Models such as this Quebec-based 1952 arch were based on cury cars, but with a few unique styling cues. In this case, the grille and hood trim differ from the cury. Only 4,552 were produced for the year — with production at ’s , plant — and this example was owned for more than 50 years by the seller’s father, until he passed away. The 12,286 miles on the odometer are said to be authentic and the car was professionally restored. It is one of a relative handful of known surviving 1952 models. 

• This arch is powered by its original 255-cubic-inch L-head V8 engine, rated at 125 horsepower.
• A rebuild was performed on the engine and it is said to run well.
• The engine is backed by a c-O- c three-speed automatic transmission.
• The blue and white exterior was reportedly repainted 20 years ago.
• The finish remains in “excellent” condition, according to the seller.
• All the exterior panels are said to be original and there are no reported rust issues.
• The bumpers were reportedly re-chromed about six years ago.
• The exterior also wears a continental kit.
• with the engine and exterior, the interior was also restored.
• It’s trimmed in gray cloth and shows little wear in the upholstery, carpet, or headliner.
• The interior’s brightwork, steering wheel, and additional trim also appear in very good shape.
• Interior equipment includes an AM radio and heater.
• Original paint is still seen in the trunk and other areas of the interior.
• The chassis appears to have been undercoated.
• There are no reported issues with the steering, suspension, or braking systems.
• The stock wheels with full wheel covers wear reproduction bias-ply whitewall tires.

• Nothing additional is included.

• The front lights and radio reportedly require some electrical work to function properly.

• This cury-based 1952 arch sedan is one of only 4,552 produced for the year.
• It was produced and sold only for the dian market.
• This example has been restored and is powered by its original yet rebuilt flathead V8.
• The engine is backed by a c-O- c automatic transmission.
• storation details include a respray of the exterior and a re-do of the gray cloth interior.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper , da document in his mother’s name for transfer of ownership. ique to the dian market, this 1952 arch sedan is a rare surviving example of ’s distinctive branding in da. “It is in excellent condition,” notes the seller.