1956 Mercury Medalist Ignition Kits

Keep Your 1956 Mercury Medalist 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 1956 Mercury Medalist looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Ignition Conversion Kits and Points and Condensers and 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.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1956 Mercury Medalist Ignition Kit at Advance Auto Parts is around $150.91, with a range that starts at $12.99 and goes up to $388.99. With 6 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Ignition Condenser, Ignition Contact Set, and 1282P6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Positive Ground 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 1956 Mercury Medalist in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1956 Mercury Medalist Ignition Kits

Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1037)

Ignition Condenser

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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.

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.
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Driveworks – Distributor Condenser (Part No.14007)

Distributor Condenser

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$12.05
Driveworks offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.AKA1001)

Ignition Contact Set

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$15.99
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:
  • 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.
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Carquest – Contact Set (Points) (Part No.A101V)

Contact Set (Points)

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$16.05
BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.

Product Features:
  • 100% pure copper windings in primary and secondary bobbins improve durability and provide higher resistance to internal shorts and dielectric breakdown
  • Electronic ignition module profile and feedback signal ensures proper OE fit, form, and function
  • Thermoplastic housing withstands heat stress for enhanced durability
  • Internal core made from grain-oriented electrical steel limits loss factor within magnetic circuit to reduce heat that may reduce coil endurance
  • External core made from oriented silicon steel ensures durability and longevity
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Carquest – Ignition Condenser, Capacitance Rating: 0.21-0.25 (Part No.G125)

Ignition Condenser, Capacitance Rating: 0.21-0.25

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$13.05
BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.

Product Features:
  • Offering hundreds of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
  • Utilizing high grade materials to ensure peak conductivity and perfect connections
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1034)

Ignition Condenser

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$15.99
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:
  • 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.
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Accel – Contact Set Hp 32 Oz (Part No.110228)

Contact Set Hp 32 Oz

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$52.99
Heavy duty points sets are quipped with extra think contack arms to prevent flexing at high RPMS. Large radiused tungsten contants provide crisp circuit breaking for peak coil output. High strength phenolic rubbing blocks provide superior durability when used with heavy duty spring tension.

Product Features:
  • Extra Thick Contact Arms
  • Large Radius Tungsten Contacts
  • High Strength Phenolic Rubbing Blocks
  • Prevents Points Float
  • Moisture-Proof Buna-N Condenser
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Driveworks – Contact Set (Points) (Part No.12002)

Contact Set (Points)

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$8.05
Driveworks offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.AKA1008)

Ignition Contact Set

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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.

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.
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PerTronix – Ignitor for Ford 8 Cylinder Engines – Increased Power & Fuel Economy (Part No.1281)

Ignitor for Ford 8 Cylinder Engines - Increased Power & Fuel Economy

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$125.99
For over thirty years, the Ignitor has proven itself in applications ranging from race cars to tractors. The Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome factory electronic ignitions with a dependable, self contained and maintenance free electronic ignition.

Product Features:
  • PerTronix 1281 Ignitor Ford 8 cyl
  • Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1795)

Ignition Conversion Kit

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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.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
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PerTronix – 1282 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl (Part No.1282)

1282 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl

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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.

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)
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PerTronix – 1282P6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Positive Ground (Part No.1282P6)

1282P6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Positive Ground

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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:
  • 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)
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PerTronix – 91281 Ignitor II Adaptive Dwell Control Ford 8 cyl (Part No.91281)

91281 Ignitor II Adaptive Dwell Control Ford 8 cyl

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$183.99
The Ignitor II provides increased starting voltage with adaptive dwell control. 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:
  • Adaptive dwell maintains peak energy throughout the entire RPM range, reducing misfires while improving engine performance.
  • Develops on average 4 times more available energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM, and 2 times more available plug voltage.
  • Compensates for inherent electronic delay by adjusting the spark timing throughout the entire RPM range.
  • Synchronized peak current and spark timing reduces heat build-up.
  • Senses startup and develops more energy for quicker, easier starting.
  • 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)
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PerTronix – 1282N6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Negative Ground (Part No.1282N6)

1282N6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Negative Ground

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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:
  • 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)
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Accel – Kit:Ford V8Sngl Pnt Eliminator (Part No.2020)

Kit:Ford V8Sngl Pnt Eliminator

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$111.99
Put and end to high maintenance point ignition systes by utilizing a specialized electronic circuitry and infrared signal. Stabalizes ignition timing from 1 to 10,000 RPM. Improves performance and fuel efficiency, easy to install with hand tools, reduces maintenance. It is built with the latest thermal clad based surface mount construction for maximum dependability and long life.

Product Features:
  • Put And End To High Maintenance Point Ignitions
  • Specialized Electronic Circuitry
  • Stabalizes Ignition Timing From 1 To 10000 RPM
  • Improves Performance And Fuel Efficiency
  • Easy To Install With Hand Tools
  • Thermal Clad Based Surface Mount Construction
  • Utilizes Specialized Electronic Circuitry
  • Ignition Timing Is Stable From 1 To 10000rpm
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1062)

Ignition Conversion Kit

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$204.99
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:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
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Most Popular Ignition Conversion Kits for 1956 Mercury Medalists

Enhance your 1956 Mercury Medalist with one of the 4 Ignition Conversion Kits we have in stock, starting at just $151.99.

PerTronix – 1282P6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Positive Ground (Part No.1282P6)

1282P6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Positive Ground

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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:
  • 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)
See More

PerTronix – 1282 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl (Part No.1282)

1282 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl

from

$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.

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)
See More

Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1795)

Ignition Conversion Kit

from

$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.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
See More

PerTronix – 1282N6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Negative Ground (Part No.1282N6)

1282N6 Ignitor Ford 1954-56 8 cyl 6 Volt Negative Ground

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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:
  • 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)
See More

Best-Selling 1956 Mercury Medalist Points and Condensers and Kits

Upgrade your Medalist with one of our 2 best-selling Points and Condensers and Kits.

Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1037)

Ignition Condenser

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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.

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.
See More

Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.AKA1008)

Ignition Contact Set

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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.

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.
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FAQs for 1956 Mercury Medalist Ignition Kits

What are the best-selling Ignition Kits for 1956 Mercury Medalists?

Out of 6 Ignition Kits that fit 1956 Mercury Medalists, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1956 Mercury Medalist Ignition Kits?

The prices of Ignition Kits for the 1956 Mercury Medalist range from $12.99 up to $388.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of an Ignition Kit for a 1956 Mercury Medalist?

The average price for Ignition Kits for the 1956 Mercury Medalist is $150.91. 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.

What are the cheapest Ignition Kits for my 1956 Mercury Medalist?

The cheapest 1956 Mercury Medalist Ignition Kits we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Ignition Kits for any other 1956 Mercury models?

Yes. We stock Ignition Kits for 2 other popular 1956 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 1956 Monterey Ignition Kits, 1956 Montclair Ignition Kits, and 1956 Custom Ignition Kits.

What types of Ignition Kits do you sell for my 1956 Mercury Medalist?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Ignition Kits for a 1956 Mercury Medalist:

Can I get help with 1956 Mercury Medalist 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 Medalist Ignition Kits?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Medalist Ignition Kits and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.