Vehicle Description
• This vehicle is located at our Indianapolis facility - 2461
Reeves Rd #194, Plainfield, IN 46168 •
Coming off a nationwide freeze of manufacturing, Mercury began
their production of their first vehicle since World War II. The
legendary flathead V8 continued into the new model year but with a
slight improvement in power, the transmission received an excellent
option for overdrive giving it a bit of an easier-to-manage top
speed, and with its new "ponton" styling found on the Mercury
Eight, this vehicle became an instant hit. This new design gave the
Mercury Eight a much more distinct look differentiating it from its
cousin, the Lincoln, and although Lincoln was popular in sales that
year as well, Mercury went on to take honors for most sales and
broke the record amount in its first year after war. The first few
years of Mercury post-war became a popular car to customize and
even developed a catchy name, the "lead sled".
GR Auto Gallery of Indy is pleased to present this one-of-a-kind,
custom-built 1949 Mercury Coupe. This vehicle was built for the
1983 Chicago World of Wheels event where it ended up taking home
first place. That credential alone speaks for itself. For a hotrod
that was built over 41 years ago, this Mercury shows in great shape
inside and out.
Powering this Lead Sled is a 327ci V8 with a 3 x 2 carburetor
setup. The power is routed through a TH350 transmission and a
9-inch Ford rear end. The suspension and brakes were also upgraded.
Highlights include: Rack and pinion stearing, front disc brakes,
air ride, a Vintage Air AC kit, and more.
Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing
and/or $199 documentation fees.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage
please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and
all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee
on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
