Vehicle Description
Close your eyes and imagine the perfect custom-built hot rod. It
starts with a 1948 Ford convertible body...Wait, no...A rarer, and
more premium Mercury version. Then add high-gloss candy-coated
paint. Give it a powerful V8 upgrade, overdrive transmission, and a
custom A/C interior. Best of all, you don't have to imagine this
amazing package, because it's right in front of you!
The red paint is an instant standout on this Mercury. It has the
kind of gloss that only comes from an investment in a quality
application. And with the body panels looking excellent, you'll
love taking this convertible out in the sunshine and watch it
radiate as light rolls across the sheetmetal. Mercury shared some
of the iconic Ford's style, but they also had a ton more brightwork
to really showcase their more premium side. So it's great they took
the time and money to invest in the intricate chrome front end,
sweeping fender trim, form-hugging rocker brightwork, and the cool
wraparound taillights. Having these factory elements in place
combined with custom pieces like the paint, lowered suspension,
dual exhaust tips, a spotlight, and shiny American Racing Torq
Thrust 15-inch wheels give this drop top an undeniable presence
everywhere from the cruise-in to the car show.
The tan folding top looks timeless against the red paint, but for
true distinction, you're going to want to open this one up to the
world. The red and white two-tone interior is expertly intertwined
on the seats, door panels, and even the carpeting for an awesome
style you'll love showing off. But this isn't just a convertible
you want to impress others... it was made for you to enjoy the
drive, too. That's why you have upgrades like an AM/FM/CD stereo
and cold-blowing R134a air conditioning. The gauges are even
upgraded to Dakota Digital units that have a cool blue glow.
One look in the engine bay, and you know this is far more power
than what came from the factory 70+ years ago. But even with this
upgrade, it still keeps the Ford connection. It's a 351 cubic-inch
V8 upgraded with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock
Performer 351 intake, MSD ignition, and shorty headers. And because
this was built to be a cruiser, you also have upgrades like a
four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive,
cruise control, and power brakes w/discs up front.
Mercury produced less than 7,600 of these convertibles for the
post-war car lovers. That was over 70 years ago, so you'll be
hard-pressed to find another survivor, and likely impossible to
find one that looks this good and is turn-key ready for fun. Call
today!!!
