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Mercury MONTEREY

52 registered in New Zealand · 1950–1972 · 100% from United States

The Mercury MONTEREY is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 52 registered across model years 1950 to 1972. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 6.4L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the MONTEREY.

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52 On NZ Roads
6.4L Engine

Fuel Types

Mercury MONTEREY fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Mercury MONTEREY engine sizes: 6.4L 19%, 6.4L 10%, 5.1L 6%, 5.8L 6%, 4.1L 4%.

Imported From

Mercury MONTEREY imported from: United States 100%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Mercury MONTEREY vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Mercury MONTEREY NZ arrival timeline: 2021: 2, 2022: 1, 2023: 1, 2024: 2, 2025: 1.

Colours

BLACK 11 (21%)
BLUE 9 (17%)
WHITE 8 (15%)
RED 7 (13%)
CREAM 5 (10%)
PINK 4 (8%)
YELLOW 3 (6%)
GREEN 3 (6%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Mercury MONTEREY regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 8, SOUTH WAIKATO: 3, KAPITI COAST: 3, WAIKATO: 3, WELLINGTON: 3.

Body Types

SALOON 73%
CONVERTIBLE 17%
STATION WAGON 8%
SPORTS CAR 2%

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1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
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Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Mercury MONTEREY are there in New Zealand?

There are 52 Mercury MONTEREY vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1950 to 1972.

What body type is the Mercury MONTEREY?

The Mercury MONTEREY is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: convertible, station wagon, sports car. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Mercury MONTEREY cars imported or NZ-new?

100% of Mercury MONTEREY vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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