The Only One Left in Existence: 1971 Mercury Monterey Patrol Car
As the year draws to a close, a new year begins; as the new year approaches, the automotive show circuit draws closer and closer. For blue-collar enthusiasts such as myself, the show circuit typically consists of local shows and cruise nights, but nonetheless some collectors (yours truly included) try their best to stand out from the sea of typical collector cars, trucks and motorcycles that tend to dominate the show scene. A great vehicle to stand out in any car show is this 1971 Mercury Monterey Patrol Car, believed to be the last one in existence. Find it here at Frankman Motor Company Classics in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with an asking price of $14,975. Essentially Mercury's version of Ford's full-size Galaxie, the Monterey was given a mild restyle in 1971 to better compete against GM's redesigned full-size models. Most noticeable in the redesign were details that included flip-handle door openers, beaked