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Topic starter
02/09/2024 6:48 am
'55 or '56 Mercury?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
02/09/2024 7:54 am
I prefer the 55 for the cleaner looks but the 56 For it's 12 volt electrical system. 56 by a hair.
02/09/2024 8:44 am
Based on styling, it's the '55 for me. I prefer the 2- tone paint scheme to the '56's, and also the side chrome trim and location of the front-fender "medallion".
Bob is right, though, about the upgraded electrical system in the '56. Regardless, I voted for the '55.
Very good one today, John!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
02/09/2024 9:22 am
Very close but the 1955 just seems to flow more with cleaner lines. The 1956 was certainly an improvement electrically.
02/09/2024 12:12 pm
I've always preferred the '55 Mercury over the '56, and for Ford those same years, it's the opposite. I prefer the '56 Ford over the '55.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
02/09/2024 2:57 pm
Too me they pretty much look the same. So tie for me.
02/09/2024 3:08 pm
1955 for me too as I agree it looks cleaner.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
02/09/2024 5:46 pm
Grille, side trim, spinner caps on the ‘56 look much better to me.
David Vandermeer
Corinth, Texas
02/09/2024 5:59 pm
It's the '55 for me for all the above mentioned reasons.
02/09/2024 9:42 pm
I agree with John. I like them both equally.
Topic starter
04/09/2024 7:34 am
Tough call but it's the '55 for me, prefer the straight lines and I don't see the 6 volt system as a liability. Love the '56 too.
John Bono
North Jersey
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