# Mercury Monterey (Gen1) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Mercury Monterey (Gen1).

### Overview
- **Make:** Mercury
- **Model:** Monterey
- **Generation:** Gen1
- **Production Years:** 1950–1954
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/monterey/gen1
- **Data as of:** October 19, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-19T01:57:50.179Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 4 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 6 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $20,235
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $22,000 – $34,995
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $28,995

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1953 Mercury Monterey** (1953) | Asking: $22,000 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Hemmings Classifieds | Location: Glendale, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1953-mercury-monterey-4899a363)
- **1954 Mercury Monterey** (1954) | Asking: $22,995 | 5,556 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-mercury-monterey-e0452bcf)
- **1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley** (1954) | Asking: $34,995 | 22,148 mi | automatic | Venue: Hemmings Classifieds | Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-mercury-monterey-sun-valley-5a68f7bf)
- **1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley** (1954) | Asking: $34,995 | 22,148 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-mercury-monterey-sun-valley-a8a45de7)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 7 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Variant not identified · Restomod | Automatic | 54,000 mi | $24,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | — | $22,550 | Barrett-Jackson |
| May 31, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | — | $17,920 | Bonhams Cars |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 1,307 mi | $28,600 | Mecum |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 37,000 mi | $29,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 6 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 17 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $15,918 – $27,088
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** +38.7% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | — |
| 2026 | 5 | $22,550 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Mercury Monterey (Gen1)?

Based on 6 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Mercury Monterey (Gen1), across all variants, is $20,235. Current verified live asking prices range from $22,000 to $34,995 (median asking price: $28,995).

### How many Mercury Monterey (Gen1) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 19, 2026, there are 4 verified Mercury Monterey (Gen1) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout.

### How many Mercury Monterey (Gen1) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 6 sales of the Mercury Monterey (Gen1) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Mercury Monterey (Gen1) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1954 $18,900 (4 sales).

### Do manual Mercury Monterey (Gen1) cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, the median manual sale was $22,550 (3 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $15,250 (3 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

### Where do Mercury Monterey (Gen1) cars sell?

Of the 6 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 3 on Bring a Trailer, 1 on Barrett-Jackson, 1 on Bonhams Cars and 1 on Mecum.

### Where does GarageScout's Mercury Monterey (Gen1) market data come from?

GarageScout's Mercury Monterey (Gen1) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, Hemmings Classifieds, Bonhams Cars, 1 other site and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [Gen2](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/monterey/gen2), [Gen3](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/monterey/gen3), [Gen4](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/monterey/gen4), [Gen5](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/monterey/gen5), [Gen6](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/monterey/gen6)
- **Model:** [All Mercury Monterey markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/monterey)
- **Make:** [All Mercury markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*