For Sale at Auction: 1940 Mercury Custom in Palm Beach, Florida

This 1940 Mercury custom convertible underwent extensive modifications, including body removal, frame blasting, boxing and the addition of a Mustang II front end. It is powered by a cammed LS1 Corvette 350ci V8 engine equipped with C&C ported heads, a Sniper EFI intake, heavy-duty valve springs and a Billet Specialties billet drive system. The engine pairs with a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 8.8-inch Truetrac rear end with 3.73 gears. The suspension system features 4-link/coilovers, tubular A-arms, adjustable shocks, Wilwood 11.76-inch front disc brakes, rear Wilwood disc brakes and Flaming River power rack & pinion steering. Additional features include a water pump, alternator, power steering pump and a Vintage Air system. The body incorporates widened rear fenders, tubbed inner fenders and custom running boards inspired by 1936-47 Lincoln turn indicators. A custom Haartz fabric top with stainless-steel clampdowns and pins was installed. The car rides on Budnik wheels, 17x8-inch front and 18x10-inch rear, wrapped in Nitto tires. The custom interior features Dynamat lining throughout, a computer-designed and milled billet aluminum dashboard with Classic Instruments gauges tilted toward the driver, and leather bucket seats. The rear seat and trunk were fully customized to match the red and black theme. The LED accent lighting, bound red carpets and 1941 Mercury power windows in custom stainless vent assemblies complete the design. The vehicle's stereo system features 6.5-inch Hertz front speakers, 6x9-inch rear speakers and 1,000-watt Audison amplifiers for outstanding sound quality. Blending classic aesthetics with modern performance and technology, the entire car, including the dashboard, was painted in shiny black in 2021. **TITLED AS A 1940 MERCURY RECON** **SOLD ON BONDED TITLE** ** PREVIEW