Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
1975 Mercury Meteor Rideau 500
LOCATION: Alberta, Canada
1975 MERCURY METEOR RIDEAU 500
CLEAN TITLE
MILEAGE: 65,810 ORIGINAL MILES
ENGINE: 400 CID V8
TRANSMISSION: 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC
EXTERIOR COLOR: Copper
INTERIOR COLOR: Tan
FEATURES AND UPGRADES
Complete body restoration, rust repair and repaint
Painted in original Copper Metallic 5Y with new White vinyl top. Tinted glass in excellent condition.
Factory components all well maintained and in good condition.
Engine: 400 CID V8, 2 bbl carburetor, new battery, new AC compressor and freon
Transmission: C6 XLP 3 speed automatic
Exhaust: Single aluminized steel
Brakes: 4 wheel drum
Wheels: Original steel with factory wheel covers
Tires: Silverguard Esprit II – 225 75R 15 white walls
Interior: Original tan cloth and vinyl seats with clean carpet. No smells and never smoked in.
Power brakes, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, tinted glass, and original Philco AM radio
CONDITION
This 1975 Mercury Meteor Rideau 500 presents beautifully following a complete body restoration, rust repair, and repaint in its original Copper Metallic finish. The new white vinyl top and excellent tinted glass further enhance the car's clean, classic appearance. The body is solid, straight, and well preserved, while the interior remains original, tidy, and odor-free, with clean tan seats and carpet.
The 400 CID V8 engine runs smoothly, supported by a new battery, new AC compressor, and fresh freon. The C6 automatic transmission shifts properly, and all factory components are well maintained. It retains its classic driving feel with 4-wheel drum brakes and single exhaust.
Like many unrestored survivors, this Meteor has a few age-related imperfections: one small paint chip under the emblem on the right front fender, a rub mark on the right threshold, small dents in the stainless trim atop the doors, a mild highway-speed vibration likely caused by flat spots or wheel balance from long storage, and several cracks in the molded plastic interior door panels. These issues do not affect drivability and are typical for an original mid-70s vehicle.
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A RARE MERCURY METEOR RIDEAU 500 IN BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED AND WELL-KEPT CONDITION!
1975 Mercury
Meteor Rideau 500
Description
LOCATION: Alberta, Canada
1975 MERCURY METEOR RIDEAU 500
CLEAN TITLE
MILEAGE: 65,810 ORIGINAL MILES
ENGINE: 400 CID V8
TRANSMISSION: 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC
EXTERIOR COLOR: Copper
INTERIOR COLOR: Tan
FEATURES AND UPGRADES
Complete body restoration, rust repair and repaint
Painted in original Copper Metallic 5Y with new White vinyl top. Tinted glass in excellent condition.
Factory components all well maintained and in good condition.
Engine: 400 CID V8, 2 bbl carburetor, new battery, new AC compressor and freon
Transmission: C6 XLP 3 speed automatic
Exhaust: Single aluminized steel
Brakes: 4 wheel drum
Wheels: Original steel with factory wheel covers
Tires: Silverguard Esprit II – 225 75R 15 white walls
Interior: Original tan cloth and vinyl seats with clean carpet. No smells and never smoked in.
Power brakes, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, tinted glass, and original Philco AM radio
CONDITION
This 1975 Mercury Meteor Rideau 500 presents beautifully following a complete body restoration, rust repair, and repaint in its original Copper Metallic finish. The new white vinyl top and excellent tinted glass further enhance the car's clean, classic appearance. The body is solid, straight, and well preserved, while the interior remains original, tidy, and odor-free, with clean tan seats and carpet.
The 400 CID V8 engine runs smoothly, supported by a new battery, new AC compressor, and fresh freon. The C6 automatic transmission shifts properly, and all factory components are well maintained. It retains its classic driving feel with 4-wheel drum brakes and single exhaust.
Like many unrestored survivors, this Meteor has a few age-related imperfections: one small paint chip under the emblem on the right front fender, a rub mark on the right threshold, small dents in the stainless trim atop the doors, a mild highway-speed vibration likely caused by flat spots or wheel balance from long storage, and several cracks in the molded plastic interior door panels. These issues do not affect drivability and are typical for an original mid-70s vehicle.
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A RARE MERCURY METEOR RIDEAU 500 IN BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED AND WELL-KEPT CONDITION!
Specifications
- Stock #
- 5862
- Miles
- 65,810
- Location
-
Alberta, Canada
- Engine
- 400 CID V8
- Transmission
- 3 Speed Automatic
- Exterior
- Copper
- Interior
- Tan