1951 marked the end of the era for the Mercury flathead V-8. It was also the final year the streamlined Mercury used real wood for the station wagon bodies.
This 1951 Mercury Woody Wagon is finished in Light Green with the dark wood surrounded by light wood, and it was previously part of the Steelewood Collection of woodies. It has undergone a comprehensive frame-off restoration. It is powered by a 255 CI flathead V-8 engine with an automatic transmission. It is one of 3,812 produced for 1951. The car is fitted with chrome front and rear bumpers and bumper guards, a chrome deflector exhaust tip, wraparound grille, specialized Mercury brightwork and a color-matched rear-mounted spare tire hardcover. The woody rolls on red-painted steel wheels with chrome wheel covers and Firestone wide whitewall tires.
The two-tone brown and tan interior features leather upholstery and three-row seating with wood-trimmed door panels to match the window surrounds and dashboard. It is equipped with a functioning AM radio, heater and sliding rear windows. A color-keyed windshield visor helps keep glare to a minimum.
