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One-Family-Owned 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley Hardtop Coupe

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 21, 2024.

$39,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1954
Make and model
Mercury Monterey
Generation
Monterey (1950 to 1960)
Chassis
54ME49472M
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 23 comparable sales, 46% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,250 to $27,000
Median$20,000
Sales behind it23Likely

From 23 sales of the Mercury Monterey (1950 to 1960) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,250 and $27,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
390-Powered 1954 Mercury Monterey Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$23,027
1954 MERCURY MONTEREY WOODY WAGONBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$20,500
1954 Mercury Monterey Sun ValleyMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$26,000
351-Powered 1954 Mercury Monterey Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, Jan. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 26, 2026$15,250
32-Years-Owned 1954 Mercury Monterey Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2025$11,500
1954 MERCURY MONTEREYBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 16, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 16, 2025$20,000
Custom 1954 Mercury Monterey ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 20, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 20, 2025$28,000
1955 Mercury Monterey Hardtop Coupe 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 19, 2026$6,789