1960 Mercury Colony Park

Incredible.

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/6145158951.html

 

Man, that is gorgeous!

 

B-e-a-utiful!!

 

DAM!

But this time I will be the guy who says it,,,,,, for$55k new owner should not have to get the a/c charged

 

It's also on ebay. Opening bid is $50K (there is one bid). Reserve Not Met. BIN: $62,500.

There's one critical pic missing from craigslist that's on ebay. The front seat is ripped. Seller is including material for repair.

Also the windshield's chipped.

Several years ago -- before the recession -- there was a '60 CP for $50K asking. I don't know if it sold for that (or if it sold at all), and I don't know if this model is worth that kind of money today. It seems to me that the condition ought to be just about perfect to justify that kind of price tag. That means no chips, no rips, and AC (and everything else) working. Bidder must have lots of money and be very fond of that shade of blue.

 

What's the point, if the refrigerant is going to leak out anyway? A shady outfit recharged our old Mondeo wagon, without testing the system for leaks, just to get on our cash. We found out there was a leak, shortly thereafter. At least, this seller is halfway honest.

 

For the kind of money he's asking, he should be able to afford to have an honest, competent shop check for leaks (which yours should have done), repair any, then charge the system. Yes, that could cost a grand, but he'd still clear at least $54K on the deal -- assuming he could find someone to pay that much for the car.

 

He probably thought it was best not to deal with the shop which offered the cheapest estimate, fearing they might cut corners. Then, appealing to a more numerous crowd having less expendable income, than a smaller crowd of tightwads having more, offering that vehicle for less than he could get if it was 100% in order.

 

https://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercury-tucson-turquoise/6235704626.html

 

Don't know how I missed this one back when it was first posted.
This is certainly a 'WOW!' station wagon. I haven't seen any '60 colony Parks as loaded as this one - has it all.

As to the A/C, I think this is one area that should be acceptable to deviate from stock. Modern A/C systems are way more efficient than what they had back in 1960, so if the budget permitted, I would upgrade the whole dang thing to modern - compressor, hoses, drier, everything.

Also - This beauty is located in Paso Robles, CA. I recall some other nice collector wagons coming from there. I wonder if it's just one guy, or just a lot of wagon aficionados?