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Very Hard To Find 1950 Convertible

This is a real 1950 Mercury Convertible. It is a very tastefully done old school style custom. The real folding rag top is chopped 4 inches. It is powered by a 350 Oldsmobile motor with an automatic transmission. Fresh Red Maroon Candy paint. Custom Pearl White tuck & Roll Interior.

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1949 Mercury

The first all-New post war Mercury's were introduced April 29, 1948. Unlike tradition they did not look like factory Fords, but shared Lincoln's styling. The grill resembled a shiny coil divided in the center, wrap around front and rear bumpers. James Dean put these cars on the map.

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1947 Mercury Station Wagon

This is an unrestored 68,000 mile original, engine has been rebuilt and
dual exhaust added, wood is all very good, paint is original and in good
condition,interior is very nice, new tires, overdrive is in good working
condition.

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1946 Mercury Eight Custom Street Rod

Engine: 350 V-8

Transmission:
Automatic

Interior Color:
Burgundy

Exterior Color:
Black

Options:
2 Door,Automatic Transmission,Custom Wheels,Power Steering,Tilt Steering,CD Player

Description:

Crazy bout a Mercury! is how the song goes. Anyone might be crazy for this Merc. It is big, black, lean, and mean! A perfect example of a heavy weight cruiser ready to show, drive, and enjoy. The body is dripping in nice black paint and lots of chrome. I would hate to know what was spent on restoring all the trim on this car. It is all but outlined in chrome trim. It rides on a modified chassis with an added sub-frame, tubular A-arms, front/rear sway bars, front disc brakes, and rack & pinon steering. The stance is sinister and the ride is excellent. Power comes from a Chevy 350 V-8 with all the goodies, including a dress up kit, power steering, 4 barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, air conditioning and lots of show quality details. A Turbo 350 automatic transmission delivers the power to a stock Ford rear end. An expensive Hartz cloth top covers a crisp, clean, custom interior with smooth seat covers, door panels, thick carpet, tilt steering column, custom steering wheel, CD stereo, factory style gauges, and faux finished wood dash board. It looks great and is very comfortable. The show quality trunk is fully lined with carpet. This is a very cool car that really turns head. 4 people could go on a long cruise in comfort and really enjoy themselves. If you have been looking for a hot rod but want to ride in luxury and comfort this is the car for you.

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Concept Cars - Mercury MC4

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Mercury, The End Of The Road...,

1939 Mercury Convertible

Detroit has done it again. Killed another historic brand and in so doing destroyed the faith of many who purchased and loved one in the past. This time it's Mercury which, since 1939, bridged the gap between Ford and Lincoln, offering a touch of luxury for less than luxury car prices. Of course the demise of Mercury is no surprise; during the past few years the corporation failed to support it with automobiles unique to the brand. As a result it only accounts for 0.8 percent of Ford Motor Company's overall market share. Mercury will be discontinued in the fourth quarter of this year, joining Pontiac and Plymouth on the scrap heap of autos ignored or forgotten by executives too busy playing marketing games to understand what really motivates car owners.

So what was your favorite Mercury? Or do you have one? I sometimes wonder if the brand ever did register with the North American public as more than an overcooked Ford or an underdone Lincoln. How often did you hear someone say "I'm a Mercury man?" Personally I've never owned a Mercury, its sole connection being the make in which I first gathered the courage to lay a hand on a young lady's bosom. Choosing a favorite, however, I'd go for the original Cougar, which bowed as a longer, sleeker version of the Mustang. Or maybe the very first Mercury, from 1939. Determined to make it different from lower-price Fords, the designers successfully blended streamlining with art deco character.


1965 Mercury Monterey

I would not, however, vote for the Mercury's of the mid-60's (above). While the Breezeway reverse-slant rear windows made them distinctive enough, they were giant-size barges in the worst Detroit tradition. No, wait... I take that back. During a brief stint as a Ford p.r. person I borrowed one of those big Mercury's from the company fleet in order to attend a cousin's wedding. On arrival I almost stole the show as everyone ignored the bride to see the car. If ever an automobile created a positive image for me, that was it. Mercury fans, your cars have just moved up a notch in the collector car hierarchy.

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