The Mercury Monterey is a series of full-size cars that were manufactured and marketed by the Mercury division of Ford from 1952 to 1974. Deriving its name from Monterey Bay, the Mercury Monterey served as the replacement for the Mercury Eight, the debut model line of the Mercury division. During its production, the Monterey would be offered in multiple body styles, ranging from coupes, sedans, hardtops, and station wagons. Over its 22 years of production, the Monterey served as the flagship, mid-range, and entry-level offering of the full-size Mercury product range. The Monterey was built in seven generations: 1st Gen (1952-1954), 2nd Gen (1955-1956), 3rd Gen (1957-1958), 4th Gen (1959-1960), 5th Gen (1961-1964), 6th Gen (1965-1968), and 7th Gen (1969-1974).