1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits
Keep Your 1953 Mercury Custom in Top Shape with Quality Ignition Kits
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Ignition Kit, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1953 Mercury Custom looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Points and Condensers and Kits and Ignition Conversion Kits. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Top-Rated Ignition Kits from Trusted Brands
Looking for a reliable Ignition Kit? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Carquest. For example, Carquest Ignition Kits start at just $15.99 with an average 4.4 star rating. With over 2 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Mercury Custom owners approve.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kit at Advance Auto Parts is around $63.99, with a range that starts at $12.99 and goes up to $209.99. With 4 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Ignition Contact Set, Ignition Condenser, and Ignition Conversion Kit start at just $12.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Ignition Kit, don’t forget to check out other key components like Ignition Coils and Boots and Spark Plugs. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1953 Mercury Custom in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits
Looking for the perfect Ignition Kit for your 1953 Mercury Custom? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Ignition Kits that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Ignition Kits, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Mercury Custom. Whether you’re driving a 1953 model or another popular model year like
1952,
1954,
1955, and
1956, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Ignition Kits from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Ignition Kits that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits
Carquest – Contact Set (Points) (Part No.A97H)
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$15.99
BWD is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
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- Battery Hold Down
- Base mount design
- Includes steel and fiber washer (1 ea.) and bolt
- Securely holds battery in place. Prevents shifting within engine compartment that can cause damage to the battery or other parts
- A premier manufacturer serving the automotive aftermarket since 1919, we deliver the highest quality and best coverage to meet your ignition needs
Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1037)
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$12.99
An Ignition Capacitor is a device that will absorb excessive voltage spikes in electrical systems. The typical location or use for a capacitor is inside a distributor tied into a point ignition system. The ignition capacitor may also be called a radio capacitor or condenser used in electrical devices which may be susceptible to voltage spikes.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.AKA1008)
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$13.49
The Ignition Contact Set is used in older vehicle applications to ground the ignition coil primary circuit and create the high secondary voltage required in the ignition process. Connected to the contact set is a condenser designed to absorb the high voltage spike created when the contact set opens.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.APA1048)
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$16.99
The Ignition Contact Set is used in older vehicle applications to ground the ignition coil primary circuit and create the high secondary voltage required in the ignition process. Connected to the contact set is a condenser designed to absorb the high voltage spike created when the contact set opens.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1795)
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$388.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
PerTronix – 1282 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl (Part No.1282)
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$151.99
The original Ignitor module is ideal for restorations. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood. Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications.
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- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
- 2:1 improvement over “points” in current fall time for increased coil output.
- Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
- Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
- Stable timing; no need for any adjustments.
- Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
- Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. No. D-57-22)
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1757)
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$209.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
PerTronix – 1282N6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Negative Ground (Part No.1282N6)
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$168.99
The original Ignitor module is ideal for restorations. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood. Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
- 2:1 improvement over “points” in current fall time for increased coil output.
- Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
- Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
- Stable timing; no need for any adjustments.
- Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
- Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. No. D-57-22)
PerTronix – 1282P6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Positive Ground (Part No.1282P6)
from
$168.99
The original Ignitor module is ideal for restorations. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood. Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
- 2:1 improvement over “points” in current fall time for increased coil output.
- Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
- Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
- Stable timing; no need for any adjustments.
- Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
- Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. No. D-57-22)
Popular 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits Categories
Most Popular Points and Condensers and Kits for 1953 Mercury Customs
Enhance your 1953 Mercury Custom with one of the 3 Points and Condensers and Kits we have in stock, starting at just $12.99.
Carquest – Contact Set (Points) (Part No.A97H)
from
$15.99
BWD is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Battery Hold Down
- Base mount design
- Includes steel and fiber washer (1 ea.) and bolt
- Securely holds battery in place. Prevents shifting within engine compartment that can cause damage to the battery or other parts
- A premier manufacturer serving the automotive aftermarket since 1919, we deliver the highest quality and best coverage to meet your ignition needs
Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.APA1048)
from
$16.99
The Ignition Contact Set is used in older vehicle applications to ground the ignition coil primary circuit and create the high secondary voltage required in the ignition process. Connected to the contact set is a condenser designed to absorb the high voltage spike created when the contact set opens.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1037)
from
$12.99
An Ignition Capacitor is a device that will absorb excessive voltage spikes in electrical systems. The typical location or use for a capacitor is inside a distributor tied into a point ignition system. The ignition capacitor may also be called a radio capacitor or condenser used in electrical devices which may be susceptible to voltage spikes.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Best-Selling 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Conversion Kit
Upgrade your Custom with our best-selling Ignition Conversion Kit.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1757)
from
$209.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
Top-Rated Ignition Kit Brands For Your 1953 Mercury Custom
When it comes to finding the perfect Ignition Kit for your 1953 Mercury Custom, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 2 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Ignition Kit brands including Carquest, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.4 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $15.99. Purchasing a Ignition Kit from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1953 Mercury Custom, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.
Popular Carquest 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits
If you’re looking for a top-quality Ignition Kit for your 1953 Mercury Custom, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Carquest Ignition Kits. We have 1 Carquest Ignition Kits in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $15.99, you’ll find the perfect Ignition Kit for your needs and budget. Carquest Ignition Kits for the 1953 Mercury Custom come highly rated, with over 2 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars. Choosing a Carquest Ignition Kit from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
FAQs for 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits
What are the best-selling Ignition Kits for 1953 Mercury Customs?
Out of 4 Ignition Kits that fit 1953 Mercury Customs, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Ignition Contact Set (12459621) – $16.99
- Ignition Condenser (12417074) – $12.99
- Ignition Conversion Kit (50044406) – $209.99
What’s the price range for 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits?
The prices of Ignition Kits for the 1953 Mercury Custom range from $12.99 up to $209.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of an Ignition Kit for a 1953 Mercury Custom?
The average price for Ignition Kits for the 1953 Mercury Custom is $63.99. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Ignition Kit category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Ignition Kits for other Mercury Custom model years?
What are the cheapest Ignition Kits for my 1953 Mercury Custom?
The cheapest 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kits we carry are:
- Ignition Condenser (12417074) – $12.99
- Contact Set (Points) (20100443) – $15.99
- Ignition Contact Set (12459621) – $16.99
- Ignition Conversion Kit (50044406) – $209.99
What are the top-rated Ignition Kits that fit the 1953 Mercury Custom?
The one 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kit we have in stock is the Ignition Condenser. It costs $12.99.
What types of Ignition Kits do you sell for my 1953 Mercury Custom?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Ignition Kits for a 1953 Mercury Custom:
Can I get help with 1953 Mercury Custom Ignition Kit orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Mercury Ignition Kits and more.
What is your return policy for Mercury Custom Ignition Kits?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Custom Ignition Kits and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.