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All American car manufacturers in the 1950s offered a dizzying array of gadgets and gizmos and Mercury certainly came to the party offering more than 50 optional accessories. This was the jet age where modern conveniences seemed to know no limits. The accessories were given catchy names like Climate Dial air conditioner, Breezaway rear window and Seat-O-Matic electric seat. Americans went mad over all these spiffy gadgets and car manufacturers made a packet out of selling them. It was all about modernity, and perhaps a bit of keeping up with the Jones's. Mercury also packaged up accessories into accessory groups, such as the glamour group and the visual aid group. Some of the options and accessories came as standard on the more expensive models.
Following are many of the options and accessories available on the 1958 Mercury. Please note that there are considerable inconsistencies and information gaps between the various pieces of Mercury literature and so the following is my best guess based on the information available. I would kill to get my hands on a 1958 Mercury accessory manual so if you have one please contact me. The accessory descriptions are generally transcribed from the various information sources.
| Super Marauder 400hp Engine |
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400-horsepower. 430-cubic-inch displacement. 10.5:1 compression. Built with three dual carburetors.
Available as a special-order power option with Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic transmission for any 1958 Mercury model. |
| Marauder 430hci Engine |
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360-horsepower. 430-cubic-inch displacement. Torque rating of 480 lb-ft. 10.5:1 compression ratio. 4-barrel carburetor. This engine with Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic is available as extra cost equipment for Montclair Turnpike Cruiser models.
Standard on Park Lane, Available as an option on Turnpike Cruiser. |
| Push-Button Keyboard-Control Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic |
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Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic, which makes both maximum acceleration and optimum smoothness available at the driver's choice, marks an outstanding achievement in automatic transmission engineering. Multi-Drive lets the driver choose between low-gear or intermediate-gear starts. This is a Ford Motor Company exclusive in 1958. Keyboard control for safer, easier driving. With built-in safeguards against driving errors.
Standard on Park Lane, available as an option on Turnpike Cruiser and vehicles fitted with 400hp engine. |
| Push-Button Keyboard-Control Merc-O-Matic |
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The Merc-O-Matic transmissions for 1958 Mercury vehicles have been completely re-designed with higher torque capacities and several other important transmission developments. Keyboard control for safer, easier driving. With built-in safeguards against driving errors.
Standard on Montclair, Voyager and Colony Park, available as an option on Monterey, Commuter and Medalist (without keyboard control). |
| Touch-O-Matic Overdrive |
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Mercury's overdrive transmission provides a fourth forward speed which can increase gas mileage as much as 20%. Overdrive reduces engine revolutions and thereby adds to engine life, and reduces noise level. When in operation, overdrive planetary gear set provides a 0.72 to 1 gear ratio, compared with the 1 to 1 high gear ratio.
Optional on Medalist, Monterey and Commuter where standard transmission fitted. |
| Power Transfer Differential |
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No information |
| Power-Booster Fan |
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Rotates at engine speed at low vehicle speeds but progressively freewheels as vehicle speed increases. Saves power other fans waste and runs more quietly. This noise reduction is particularly noticeable at highway speeds and in air-conditioned cars on which radiator fans are designed to turn faster.
Standard where air conditioning fitted. |
| Dual Exhaust System |
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Reduces exhaust back pressure...saves fuel.
Standard on Park Lane and where 400hp engine fitted. |
| Vacuum-Powered Multi-Luber |
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One of the many features pioneered by Mercury is the vacuum-powered chassis lubrication system which has proven popular with Mercury owners. Each time the engine is started the Multi-Luber cycles and quickly lubricates the front suspension and steering. Hear a squeak while driving ? No problem - just press the convenient dash-mounted button to send some lubrication to the trouble spot. Warning light indicates to driver when lubricant is low. |
| Air Cushion Ride |
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Mercury makes another major advancement in ride improvement with the introduction of full-air suspension - called Air Cushion Ride - for 1958. In this new suspension system, air springs replace steel springs in both the front and rear suspension. |
| Power Steering |
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Hydraulic power assistance for steering does 80% of the work but retains all of the driving feel. Mercury vehicles built with power steering have a newly developed crankshaft-driven hydraulic pump - a Ford Motor Company innovation for 1958. Larger in sized, slower turning, quieter, more durable...it represents a major improvement over belt-driven power steering pumps.
In conjunction with the new pump, the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir has been moved to a higher, cleaner lcoation on the engine. In fact, the entire power steering system from reservoir to the hydraulic linkage booster is new for 1958.
With the introduction of the integral hydraulic pump, Ford Motor Company makes the power steering system a completely integrated part of the car - another Ford engineering "first".
Standard on Park Lane |
| Power Brakes |
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For the smoothest stopping on the road vacuum assistance for Mercury's self-adjusting brakes. Mercury's power brakes untilize manifold vacuum to assist operation of the brake pedal...to provide easy, gentle stops with less pedal pressure.
Standard on Park Lane |
| Seat-O-Matic Power Seat that Remembers |
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A real convenience to modern motoring, upon entering the car the driver selects his preferred seating postion (eg 'C5') on the convenient dial and when the ignition key is turned the seat automatically adjusts fore or aft, up or down, to the dialled position. When the ignition key is turned off the seat moves fully back and fully down for ease of egress from the car. In this way each person in the family can quickly select his preferred seating position. |
| Mercury 4-Way Power Seat |
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Has a convenient 4-way toggle switch which allows the driver to adjust the seat fore and aft, and up and down. |
| Power Window Lifts |
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Electrically powered and individually controlled. Driver can adjust any window from convenient switch-pad on instrument panel. As a safety factor the electric control circuits do not operate unless the the ignition switch is turned on. The power lifts thus contribute to both comfort and safety. |
| Windshield Washer |
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Standard on Park Lane |
| Electric Windshield Wipers |
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| Electrically-Powered Antenna |
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With Mercury's electrically controlled antenna, you can adjust for peak radio reception without leaving the driver's seat. The antenna moves up or down automatically - at the touch of a switch on the instrument panel. |
| Power Rear Window |
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Available only on wagons |
| Combination Heater and Defroster |
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The heater-defroster system developed for 1958 Mercury cars with cowl ventilation is a high-capacity system using 100% outside air.
The system includes a high-efficiency hot water core enclosed in a heater housing; air distribution chamber extending across the cowl under instrument panel; blower fan; defroster ducts; and necessary controls. |
| Climate-Dial Heater and Defroster |
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Mercury's vacuum-powered Climate Dial controls are installed with heater-defroster-ventilator system in Park Lane models.
In this installation, the vacuum-powered servo units regulate air valves for the vent system, control flow of hot water to the heater and adjust valves controlling distribution of heater air.
Standard on Park Lane where heater ordered |
| Climate-Dial Heater and Air Conditioner |
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Operation of Mercury's Climate Dial control for the heater-air conditioner system is as simple as setting the hands of a clock.
The Climate Dial is divided into sectors for heating, cooling and defrosting. The driver merely sets the dial pointer. The vacuum-powered servo units adjust the heating, cooling or air valves for exactly the right settings. |
| Comfort Cool Air conditioner |
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Travel in comfort on the hottest days with a Comfort-Cool air conditioner. It removed excess moisture; begins to cool the minute you start the car. Air is recircuilated through six individually adjustable vents. |
| Rear Window Defrosters |
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| Sun-Filtering Tinted Windows |
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Customers who prefer tinted windshield and windows can order their Mercury passenger cars or station wagons with factory-installed tinted glass.
Mercury's optional tinted windshield and windows carry a uniform light green tint which effectively and uniformly filters the sun's light and heat rays. This filtration by the tinted glass reduces solar glare, helps keep the passenger compartment cooler and reduces fading of upholstery. (Tests show tinted windshield and windows can make Mercury's air conditioner even more effective.)
Standard where air conditioning fitted |
| Awning Type Window Vents |
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No description |
| Travel-Tuner Radio |
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Mercury's transistorized Travel-Tuner radio incorporates many new improvements, including the use of two transistors in place of the rectifier and vibrator, printed circuit boards and the use of compact, rugged miniature tubes. The Travel-Tuner has five valves in addition to two transistors.
Mercury's Travel-Tuner offers improved reception when driving in town...brings in distant stations while driving in the country. Pressing the TOWN bar automatically selects only the most powerful nearby stations. For the open highway, the COUNTRY bar tunes the set for long-distance reception. TUning can also be either manual or by push-button. |
| Push-Button Radio |
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Mercury's push-button receiver offers superior tonal quality and long-range reception. New features include transistor power, printed circuits in place of soldered wire circuits, automatic dial light, and a new equidistant dial scale.
Two Conelrad Defense wave lengths are marked on the dial. Control of the set is either manual or by push-buttons. The knobs on either side of the push-buttons control station selection, volume, tone, and coaxial rear-seat speaker, if equipped. |
| Co-axial Rear Seat Speaker |
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For closed cars this speaker is mounted under the rear seat shelf. The speaker has two cones - a large one to reproduce the low and middle frequencies and a small one to carry the upper range.
Not available on convertibles or wagons |
| Station Wagon Rear Speaker |
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Mounts in the right rear corner between the floor and the belt line. Combined with the front speaker it produces excellent sound balance for more enjoyable listening in the entire passenger compartment.
Available only on wagons |
| Electric Clock |
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Self-adjusting electric clock adjusts automatically for "fast" or "slow" whenever hands are reset. If clock is running slow, moving hands ahead makes it run slightly faster. If clock is running fast, moving hands back slows it down.
Standard on Montclair, Voyager, Colony Park and Park Lane |
| Illuminated Compass |
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No description |
| Speed Limit Safety Monitor |
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A new optional instrument for 1958 Mercurys - the Speed Limit Safety Monitor can be set to sound a warning at the selected speed from 20 to 80 miles-per-hour. Electrically operated. Easily installed in conjunction with tape speedometer. |
| Plastic Seat Covers |
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Your 1958 Mercury will keep its new-car beauty longer with these transparent plastic seat covers. Upholstery is fully protected from food stains, water, road dust, even children's muddy shoes. Covers are custom-tailored for your individual Mercury model. They go on quickly, fit snugly, and stay in place until you are ready to take them off.
Not available on Park Lane models. |
| Ventilated Seat Cushion |
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No description |
| Foam Rubber Seat Cushions |
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Standard on Montclair, Voyager, Park Lane and Colony Park |
| Safety Belts |
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Mercury seat belts are lap-type, made of nylon webbing and with a quick-release buckle.
The safety seat belts serve to restrain the wearer in case of sudden or emergency stops or turns...help keep driver in normal position to control car in emergecies. In addition, seat belts add to comfort when travelling over rough roads; reduce fatigue on trips. |
| Child's Safety Jacket |
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A child's safety jacket, which attaches to the Mercury seat belts, also available. |
| Contour Floor Mats |
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These long-wearing floor mats will protect the carpeting of your car from dirt, mud or winter slush. Mats come in 8 colors to match or contrast with car's color scheme. Matching back floor mats will be available too. |
| Padded Instrument Panel |
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Made of cellular plastic material that is five times more effective in absorbing energy than foam rubber. Padding can serve to prevent or reduce injuries in case of sudden stops. Adds to feeling of security for driver and passengers. Custom-designed for Mercury, the pad comes with non-reflective morocco-grain vinyl cover in color harmonizing with car interior. The non-reflective cover relieves eye-strain...prevents windshield reflections.
Standard on Montclair, Voyager, Park Lane and Colony Park |
| Padded Sun Visors |
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Made of material similar to the padded instrument panel, these visors offer additional protection as cushions for the upper windshield area. Visors are finished in colors matching headlining. |
| Interior Plastic Sun Visors |
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No description |
| Non-Glare Rearview Mirror |
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No description |
| Traffic Signal Reflector |
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No description |
| Tissue Dispenser |
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No description |
| Litter Basket |
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No description |
| Vanity Mirror |
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No description |
| Special Steering Wheel |
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Steering wheels come in two different styles - both With the 4-spoke impact-absorbing safety design pioneered by Mercury. Have 17-inch diameter. Full-round steering wheel in white color with 4 rubber-covered spokes and corded grips for Monterey and Commuter models. Full round wheel with brightmetal spokes in white color with black or brown corded grips for Montclair, Park Lane, Voyager and Colony Park models.
Standard on Monterey, Montclair, Park Lane, Voyager and Colony Park |
| Rear-Mounted Twin Antennas |
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These sharply cented twin antennas add a dashing sports-car appearance to your 1958 Mercury. The wands can be telescoped up or down. Right antenna connects to radio by coaxial cable; left antenna is a styling accessory. |
| Conical Rear View Mirror |
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No description |
| Hooded Rear View Mirror |
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No description |
| Remote-Control Rear View Mirror |
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No description |
| Spotlight and Mirror |
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No description |
| Locking Gas Tank Cap |
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This accessory can pay for itself many times over in fuel savings. Only your special key opens the lock on this chromed gas tank cap. No one can tamper with your fuel supply. |
| Door Edge Guards |
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Gleaming, staineless steel bands along your car door edge prevent unsightly paint chipping and scratching which can occur when you open car doors. Your car keeps its new look, longer.
Not available on Park Lane 4-Door. |
| Station Wagon Luggage Carrier |
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This handsome carrier adds extra carrying capacity for luggage, sports gear, and other cargo. Designed to blend with Mercury styling, the carrier is available for all 1958 Mercury station wagons. Ask dealer about availability for other models. Deluxe luggage carrier covers are also available in choice of 5 colors - black, tan, green, blue or white. |
| Station Wagon Luggage Carrier Cover |
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Deluxe luggage carrier covers are available in choice of 5 colors - black, tan, green, blue or white. |
| Rear Bumper Pod Reflectors |
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No description |
| Rear Door Safety Locks |
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No description |
| Licence Plate Frame |
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| Rear Fender Skirts |
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No description |
| Dream-Car Spare Tire Carrier |
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No description |
| Nylon Tires |
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The nylon tires which are available as optional equipment for 1958 Mercury vehicles are a new development, incorporating many superior features. These tires are made with tough, strong nylon cords in place of rayon cords.
Nylon tires are recommended for extra safety, for high-performance operation and for operation involving conditions of both high speed and hot weather.
Standard on convertibles with air conditioning and on 9-passenger Voyager and Colony Park with both air conditioning and Air Cushion Ride. |
| White Wall Tires |
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Whitewall tires are available at extra cost for all models. |
| Plastic Spare Tire Cover |
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This spare tire cover is designed to fit snugly and keep trunk contents from contact with tire - protecting luggage in you car's trunk compartment from dust and dirt. In addition, the cover has 3 convenient storage pockets. A trunk compartment floor cover is also available in the same plastic material. |
| Full-Disc Wheel Covers |
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Full wheel covers are standard on all except Monterey, Commuter and Medalist models. At left the Montclair, Voyager and Colony Park wheel cover. At right, the Park Lane wheel cover with unique diamond pattern for the area surrounding the Mercury crest at center. This wheel cover is also standard for Montclair Turnpike Cruiser models.
Standard on Montclair, Voyager, Colony Park and Park Lane |
| Curb Buffers |
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No description |
| Curb Signals |
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These signals sound a warning to help prevent your new Mercury from scraping the curb. They can increase tire life, reduce the chance of scratching body paint. |
| Wheel Arch and Rocker Panel Moldings |
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Standard on Park Lane |
| Rear Deck Dress-Up Kit |
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No description |
| Engine compartment Light |
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No description |
| Back-Up Lights |
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Standard on Park Lane |
| Bug Screen |
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| Body Undercoating |
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Undercoating is a tough, thick, protective coating to cover the underbody of your new car. I minimizes the corrosive effects of dirt and salt - muffles road noises - gives you added miles of carefree driving. |
| Car Care Chemicals |
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Mercury buyers can customize their cars by ordering Mercury accessories in groups. The group sales arrangement gives customers opportunities to obtain the accessories they want...styled especially for their cars. The Mercury accessory groups are:
Courtesy Light Group (Standard on Montclair, Voyager, Colony Park and Park Lane)
- Luggage compartment light
- Glove box and map light
- Front door courtesy lights
- Ashtray light
Visual Aid Group
- Tinted glass
- Windshield washer
- Back-up lights
- Non-glare rearview mirror
Glamour Group
- Wheel-opening finish molding
- Deluxe license plate frame and window
- Ribbed chrome-plated "wings" beside plate
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