1956 Canadian Mercury Redeau Victoria

Don Stauffer

Looks great!

I lived in Detroit during the 50s so saw a number of those Canadian Mercurys.  Were they called Monarchs or something like that?

 

Hi Don 

 In Canada, the Monarch was the name of the car, not a body style. The Monarch Richelieu was a Canadianized 1956 U.S. Mercury, not the ford. 

Notice how different the front end is, and side trim from a Mercury made in the U.S.

Thank you, everyone, for the great comments - very much

appreciated .

Tanker-Builder

Hi;

   I notice you'te hiding the 57 Country Squire from me. Why? That would build up into such a beautimus auto ! Ot at least put it in the background again so I can feast these old eyes of my all time favorite auto! Please?

  Having lived In Buffalo ,N.Y. right across the "Rainbow Bridge " from Canada, I saw a lot of Rideau autos . Definitely prettier than the home grown variety!

 

Hey there, "Tanker-Builder".

I will see what I can do about the '57 Ford Squire wagon.

Somehow I lost my folder of internet pics of the finished car, so I need to shoot some new pics of the old girl.

I've been mighty busy, but I'll try today .

Thanks for the interest.

Treehugger

Very nice !!!!!   

Jim 

Stay Safe.

Beautiful! 

Looks great!

I lived in Detroit during the 50s so saw a number of those Canadian Mercurys.  Were they called Monarchs or something like that?

A gorgeous two-tone beauty! I first thought the black side lightening bolts and front grill were your custom touches, not realizing that they were the stock styling features until I googled this Canadian version. I haven't been brave enough yet to tackle a resin body kit bash but your builds are helping to inspire me to give one a try.
Another really nice build Dave! Thanks for sharing!

Hi;

   I notice you'te hiding the 57 Country Squire from me. Why? That would build up into such a beautimus auto ! Ot at least put it in the background again so I can feast these old eyes of my all time favorite auto! Please?

  Having lived In Buffalo ,N.Y. right across the "Rainbow Bridge " from Canada, I saw a lot of Rideau autos . Definitely prettier than the home grown variety!

You've done some excellent work there, great job on this !

Super cool!

Our northern neighbors sure knew how to trim 'em out - Beautiful!