GTP Cool Wall: 1956 Monarch Richelieu

[Wiegert]

1956 Monarch Richelieu nominated by @SlipZtrEm

Body Style: 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 2-door convertible
Engine: 5.1L flathead V8
Power: 215 hp, 225 hp (w/ Fordomatic transmission)
Torque: 324 lb-ft
Weight: ~1700 kg for hardtop, unknown for convertible
Transmission: 4-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information: An obscure product of Ford of Canada, the Monarch nameplate was used intermittently starting shortly after WWII as a more upscale offering in Ford dealerships. The Richelieu was the top-of-the-line model in 1956, utilizing a basic Mercury shape with detail changes to the hood and lights. Less than 1000 were produced during this year.​

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[MisterWaffles]

Certain cars from this era are appealing to me, but this is nothing but a giant brick of a car.

 

[Obelisk]

Reminds me of a Bel-Air. I give it a Cool.

 

[TexRex]

Interesting trim on the sides. I'll give it a Cool just for that.

 

[LM7325]

I give it a cool. The 312 Y-block is OHV btw.

 

[UltimateYosh]

Looks like a generic '50s american car.

Meh.

 

[Razor440]

Canadian rebadges are interesting, and this one appears to be nicely executed. I give it a solid cool.

 

[TenEightyOne]

Something about it makes me want to hate it... but it's definitely cool... my brain...!