The 1950’s had it right when it came to living simple and driving cars. The 1951 Mercury Monterey is a classic vintage full size coupe that is ideal for a hot rod low rider (they call these things lead sleds). This model is a 2 door giant, you can fit a flat top engine in it (Hemi or Coyote 400HP) and get around quite easily. You can buy an old but descent body for $20k-$30k online like uniqueclassiccars.com,  eBay or trovit.com. I would recommend getting a lead sled if you want a classic vintage collectors car to take out as your second weekender or show car. They always drop mouths everytime they come around riding low with a chop top.

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