Though the 1954 Mercury Sun Valley didn't sell particularly well at the time (only 9,761 units), collectors avidly seek them out now.
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1954 Mercury Sun Valley Specifications
The 1954 Mercury Sun Valley, along with its compatriot the Ford Crestliner, redefined the term "visibility" in the 1950s auto world. Unfortunately, the problems that came along with a plastic roof ultimately doomed the model. Check out the 1954 Mercury Sun Valley specifications below.
Specifications
Engines: ohv V-8, 256 cid (3.62 × 3.10), 161 bhp
Transmissions: 3-speed manual; overdrive Merc-O-Matic optional
Suspension, front: independent, coil springs, tube shocks
Suspension, rear: live axle, leaf springs, tube shocks
Brakes: front/rear drums
Wheelbase (in.): 118.0
Weight (lbs): 3,538
Top speed (mph): 100
0-60 mph (sec): 14.0-15.0
