Vehicle Description
STK 2506 1951 Mercury Sport Coupe
The Mercury Eight was the first and only model produced by Mercury
from 1939 through 1951. The first post-war model was introduced in
1949 with distinctive 'ponton' styling. This fully enclosed body
appearance ended the monotony of warmed-over pre-war styles and
sales figures for both Ford and Mercury broke records in 1949.
During that era, and beyond, the stylish 'Lead Sled' Merc Eight has
always been popular with customizers. Our 1951 Mercury Eight Coupe
has been fully restored with many custom and mechanical upgrades.
It received a stunning 2-stage coat of Raven Black (2011), accented
with period-correct fender skirts, dual spotlights, power antenna
and wide-whites. All of the chrome, and there is a lot of it, is in
very good condition. The interior - including the headliner - has
been nicely restored in two-tone gray vinyl. The dash is equipped
with full factory instrumentation and the original radio, but there
is also a hidden six-disc Panasonic AM/FM/CD stereo for your
listening pleasure. Windows are tinted and climate control is
managed by a professionally installed air-conditioning system. The
handsome wheel in vintage '50s Merc style completes the package.
Our Mercury is powered by a 255ci flathead V8 that was totally
rebuilt in 2014. The intake was upgraded with an Edelbrock manifold
and four-barrel carburetor. A new radiator with electric fan has
also been installed. It is backed by a T-5 (Borg-Warner/TREMEC)
5-speed manual gearbox and 8" Ford differential. Steering is power
assisted, large hydraulic drums manage braking and the electrics
have been upgraded to a 12-volt system. This is a classic version
of the Mercury Eight 'Lead Sled' Coupe with a custom design that
was carefully thought out and meticulously implemented - it is
literally timeless. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS"
