Back in 1956, the Montclair ruled the roost in the Mercury lineup. There was a two-door coupe, a convertible and a four-door “Phaeton” sedan. The standard engine in the 1956 Montclair was a 225-horsepower, 312-cubic-inch V-8. However, the performance-minded buyer could also opt for a more powerful 312-cubic-inch engine, a 335-horsepower power plant with a four-barrel carburetor.
