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Topic starter
30/03/2021 6:32 pm
'55 or '56 Mercury?
Be sure to make your selection. Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
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John Bono
North Jersey
Ed Glorius and Ed Glorius reacted
30/03/2021 6:40 pm
Very close but I like the front bullets better on the 55.
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
30/03/2021 6:46 pm
Tough choice, but I prefer the overall look of the '55 just slightly better than the '56, but to be honest, I'd take either one in a heartbeat.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
30/03/2021 7:28 pm
Prefer '56 front bumperettes [bullets] and trim piece on the trunk and 12 volt electric system over the '55 6 volt and 312 engine over the '55 292.
Prefer the side trim on the '55.
I voted tie looking at the pics, but after listing my likes I actually prefer the '56. Can't change my vote though.
30/03/2021 7:31 pm
I really like both of them. My trim preferences likely change from day to day so I would be happy driving either one.
John Merritt and John Merritt reacted
30/03/2021 7:53 pm
@jcarnutz Agreed. I'm generally not a fan of the sweep spear treatment.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
John Merritt and John Merritt reacted
30/03/2021 8:39 pm
I LOVE both of them but picked the '56 because of how the 2-tone can be better applied. I would take either one in a heartbeat though.
30/03/2021 9:48 pm
Bigger motor better electric’s with the 12V system...So need to go with the 56’👍🏻
30/03/2021 11:19 pm
This one is truly as close as you can get for comparisons. I give a slight edge to the 55. But would take either in 1:24 scale or for real in driveway anytime.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Topic starter
31/03/2021 6:51 pm
I LOVE both of them but picked the '56 because of how the 2-tone can be better applied. I would take either one in a heartbeat though.
Ditto!
John Bono
North Jersey