[2] The Medalist was introduced as a two-door sedan only in September 1955 as Mercury's low-price model.

[2][1] The standard items included textured vinyl upholstery, rubber floor mats, and chrome front and rear window surround mouldings, and a rear quarter panel body side stainless steel trim.

[4] The Medalist returned in 1958 once again as the entry-level Mercury as either a 2-door or 4-door sedan and no hardtop roofline was offered.

Sixteen standard colors were offered, along with cloth and vinyl upholstery, full carpeting, an electric clock, and chrome window surrounding on the front and rear windows.

Production records show a total of 18,732 2-door and 4-door sedans were manufactured with an average listed price of US$2,582 ($27,267 in 2023 dollars [3]), and was the last year the Medalist nameplate was used.