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'60s Survivor '49 Merc Custom/Sled For Sale (1949) edit C77215 | | | Here is an original 1949 Lead Sled Custom from the '60s; a very rare piece of automotive history in great condition.
The car features its stock Flathead engine which is nicely dressed/built with Triple carbs (4th is a dummy). This engine was/is the engine of choice for most traditional Hot Rodders.
Transmission is stock 3-speed manual with column shift.
The Firewall and Inner hood features artwork by an uncredited artist; not something seen too often today, but this car was customized decades ago!
Paint is blue/purple Metalflake - it's an original-era job. Modern Metalflake is fairly easy to achieve, but this car clearly had MANY coats of paint/laquer applied to achieve the desired result; the final effect was VERY radical back in its day. The paint on the car is SO thick it's glass-like - undoubtedly a very time-consuming and expensive undertaking.
ALL of the traditional, trend-setting Custom/Lead Sled modifications were applied to this '49:
HIND QUARTER WINDOWS REMOVED WITH DOOR PILLARS FOR 3-WINDOW STYLE.
FRENCHED '59 CADDY TAILLIGHTS, TWIN AERIALS, AND HEADLIGHTS.
METICULOUSLY CHOPPED AND LOWERED FOR PERFECT SLEEKNESS, YET DRIVABILITY.
FULLY SHAVED - NO OUTER DOOR HANDLES OR CHROME BUMPERS.
REMOTE TRUNK DOOR.
CUSTOM GRILLE.
CUSTOM HOOD AIR SCOOPS.
CHROME LAKES PIPES.
CHROME REVERSE FRONT WHEELS.
WIDE WHITEWALL BIASED-PLY TIRES.
CHOICE OF FENDER SKIRTS - FLUSH VERSIONS FITTED, BUT LARGER STYLE ALSO PROVIDED.
CHROMED ENGINE BAY/BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
This special Custom had been displayed/stored for many years by a Michigan collector. It was acquired by the late Tom Pogo of Outhouse Engineering (Wisconsin) in more recent years. I purchased the car from him after some mechanical work had been performed. A second electric fan was added to ensure that the Flathead had superior cooling, and there has been some new electrical wiring.
This vehicle commands unparalleled attention from the general public and hard-core enthusiast alike... most modern-build 'street-rod' Mercs - although nice - cannot make that claim.... it really has to be seen to be appreciated. As a well-built classic custom, it is quite simply one of the most radical, attention-grabbing examples of them all and most hot rod/custom folks know how sought-after ANY '49 Mercury Custom is. It's a huge challenge to find another '49 with this much style and history at a price which is average for a 1949 Mercury Coupe.
As with virtually all private sales, this vehicle is sold 'as-is', 'where-is'. All old cars need a degree of TLC - this '49 Coupe is no different. Buyer makes all necessary arrangements to ship the vehicle from its Southern California location. Feel free to email with questions. Sorry - I have no interest in trades of any kind. Price is U.S.$49,000 or nearest offer.
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