History About The Mercury Automotive Division:
Mercury was founded in 1937 by Edsel Ford as a bridge between the
top-end Fords and the base Lincolns of the time. It was a brand
that arguably struggled with an identity during its primitive years
but ultimately hit full stride after the war. Introduced in 1939,
the Mercury Eight started life with a flathead and really came into
its own with the release of the third generation in 1949. As the
first post-war Mercury, it came out swinging with a larger 255ci
Flathead V8 and unique styling that better differentiated it from
its Ford roots. This new integrated "ponton" fender design helped
Mercury break sales records in 1949. With many finding their way
into the hands of customizers immediately from dealer showrooms,
finding an uncut, un-chopped, or unmodified example today can be
very difficult!
Details About Our Classic Mercury For Sale:
We are proud to represent a stunning original, 1949 Mercury Eight
Coupe finished in its factory code correct (18)-Berwick Green with
code correct (58K)-Green Checkered Broadcloth interior. Powering
this 6-passenger Coupe is its original 255ci Flathead V8 engine
producing 110 horsepower mated to a 3-speed manual transmission.
Our Mercury Eight features "Finger-Tip" weather control
heater/defrost system, Mercury AM radio with tone select, an
electric clock on the dash, amber fog lamps, grill guard, front &
rear bumper guards, Mercury Deluxe full size disc wheels with
Firestone wide whitewall tires, vent window air deflectors, gas
door trim surround, oil-bath air cleaner, driver side Unity
spotlight & rearview mirror, fender skirts, and a reproduction
owner's manual.
A sharp looking Mercury Coupe showcasing one high quality repaint
under former ownership, this Mercury remains otherwise in
unmodified condition retaining many of the factory features it was
born with. This vehicle originally delivered on October 14th, 1949,
to Joliet Lincoln-Mercury Sales in Joliet, Illinois. It became part
of the esteemed Robert Jones' private collection in 2017 where it
was surrounded by approximately 80 other era correct FOMOCO
vehicles, automobilia, gas pumps, and neon signs in the Akron, Ohio
area. His collection was even visited by a very impressed Jay Leno
at one point. While this vehicle was in his care, the radiator was
re-cored, new hoses installed, and fresh drive belts fitted. It was
carefully maintained annually but driven sparingly.
It was later acquired through the Jones estate by the St. Louis Car
Museum in October of 2022 and has since received 4 new wheel
cylinders, a brake light switch, blower motor switch, distributor
cap & rotor, along with an engine oil change, transmission flush,
differential flush, brake system flush & bleed, and full chassis
lubrication. The odometer reading today shows just 63,348 which are
believed to be actual from new.
The appeal of the 1949 Mercury Coupe grew with James Dean behind
the wheel of a slightly modified example in "Rebel Without a
Cause." Their desire remains very strong today, representing one of
the more cherished post-war American designs, especially in
virtually untouched condition like this one. Close inspection of
the factory tags, body stampings, inspection markings, and all
original safety-glass support this as one very special survivor! To
learn more about our 1940s Mercury for sale, contact Jon Faust by
calling (800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected].
Finance & shipping options available!