Vehicle Description
Merc custom with professional 4" chopped roof, Vintage Air a/c
system, custom rear quarters with smaller skirts, front fender
moldings, air ride suspension,�custom bumpers, Corvette grill,
Dodge wheel covers, power windows, tilt, and so much more!!
Beautiful paint with ghost flames!� Just Awesome! By far one of the
most sought after vehicles among professional customizers since
they hit showrooms, the 1949-1951 Mercury Eight Coupe. It was known
that legendary customizers like Sam and George Barris chopped near
new examples and immediately made them famous forever! Today, clubs
organizations are individually centered on a custom Mercury
culture. After having this particular Mercury within our grasp
these last few weeks, we can easily see why! We couldn't be more
excited to offer this 1949 Mercury Eight Coupe that has been
professionally restored in proper custom fashion by a Detroit, MI
body shop owner. Starting with a proper platform vehicle, it was
treated to every trick in the book to bring utterly outstanding
results! These include a 4" chop to the roofline, rounding of the
hood, upper door, and trunk edges; incorporating a later generation
1953 Mercury rear quarter panel moldings progressing the bodylines
outward along with four chrome spear accents and smaller 1955 Ford
fender skirts! The front fenders received decorative custom
moldings across the fender leading into the door! Totally one of
kind! The gas tank lid, door handles, trunk equipment, hood
ornament, and body side trim were all shaved for a super clean,
sculpted look! The lower window stainless steel was extended
further into the rear portion of the trunk lid, while the
headlights were frenched along with the tail lights being relocated
lower in the rear quarter panel, also frenched using 1950 Ford
lenses. Once the body work and been massaged and leaded in true
fashion, it was painted a Candy Purple Metallic that looks amazing
under the sun! The front end was highlighted with silver pearl
ghost flames while the roof has a subtle added sparkle as if it
were immolating stars in the sky! Additional features include a
powerful 460ci Lincoln Continental V8 engine mated to a C6
automatic transmission and Ford 9" rear axle. The front grill is
super unique fitted with a 1954-55 Chevrolet Corvette unit, along
with the front pillars with dual bullet spot lamps, dual outside
door mirrors, polished 1957 Dodge Lancer hubcaps, and dual front
and rear Kaiser bumper guards professionally mated to the original
bumpers! The effect is outstanding, especially the rear allowing
the dual resonating exhaust to port directly through the guards
themselves! The doors and trunk are fitted with electronic door
poppers for easy access! The door windows are now power operated by
using the original cranks in a simple up and down movement; very
trick! Under the hood, the show continues with a custom fabricated
steel radiator cover, Cadillac air filter housing, chrome tubular
upper & lower control arms, and extended fender covers all
hand-painted with perfect Von Dutch style pinstripes throughout!
The interior may be one of the most comfortable you will have the
opportunity to enjoy to any car show! Fully equipped with a
recently installed Vintage Air air conditioning system to keep you
cool on the hottest of summer days.� Using Thunderbird bucket
seats, you will find the armrests on the door panels and the custom
matching center console a perfect match to settle into the driver
position! The gauges respond to the engine and rear axle with
perfect readings. The speedometer calibrated to the exact mph, and
all vitals telling the driver all is well in all environments, city
or highway! Power eases to the ground without falter depending on
how heavy your foot feels that day. A tilt column,
Cadillac�steering wheel,�and power rack & pinon steering system
allows you to steer with two fingers.� And power, ventilated front
disc brakes bring this Sled to a stop without any hesitation!
Should you find your destination, depress the air bags and watch
the body lay down evenly on the ground for spectators to admire. It
will instantly be in driving position again within seconds when
time to leave. Buy with confidence, we've already added over 300
miles to the odometer since its arrival! No disappointments with
this one! Call with questions or to schedule a viewing appointment!
