Vehicle Description
Welcome to Street Dreams as we celebrate our 25th year in the
classic and muscle car business. As America emerged from WWII,
automobile stylists were forced to dust off their prewar designs
because arms production had supplanted auto manufacturing during
the war. The race was on for a new look that would capture the
hearts and wallets of the rapidly expanding middle class in post
war America. Ford, as well as their Mercury division, were the
first of the Big Three American manufacturers to cash in on the new
envelope bodies that blended fenders and doors into one cohesive
design. Mercury's version became so iconic that most of these
classics have been customized beyond restorable condition, leaving
very few original examples. This stunning Maywood Green (13) 1950
Mercury Eight Coupe is the polar opposite of those custom
creations, and is perhaps the best preserved example extant. Lift
the deeply sculpted hood and you'll be greeted by the whisper-quiet
and correct 255 ci Flathead V8 (8CM) with the correct Ford-Holley
carburetor. Additional features include a 3-speed manual
transmission, correct Tan Gray Bedford Cord trim (62), a classic
Fulton Sun Shield visor, and brand new Coker Classic wide whitewall
tires (215/75R15) wrapped around steel wheels. We believe this to
be an actual 22K mile car as did the top-shelf collector we
acquired it from. Besides a respray in its correct color this gem
is largely original and it feels, smells, and drives like a 22K
mile 1950 Mercury. One more amazing time capsule from the Texas
Hill Country's premier source for classic cars and the team that
can make your dream a reality. Street Dreams (830-997-1950) is a
full service dealership that can assist with worldwide delivery,
insurance, and financing options.
