Vehicle Description
1951 Mercury Custom 2 Door Coupe Take a look at this beautiful 1951
Mercury Custom brought to you by CARuso Classic Cars. This 1951
over the top custom Mercury was built by the Top Mercury Builder,
Cecil Proffitt. It is covered in Chrysler Perfection Pearl White
paint with Yellow Graphics that gives it a classic look. Under the
hood the chassis was modified to accept a powerful 350 Corvette
engine with dressed up items, it is equipped with a performance
manifold and a 600cfm Edelbrock carb. Corvette valve covers have
polished fins. Chrome engine accessories include a 14' Moroso air
cleaner, alternator, and an assortment of items. A 350 turbo
transmission is married to a Nova rear end. Chopped front coils and
lowering blocks account for the extra low ride height. The body was
chopped and filled everywhere! The drip rails were removed, and the
door corners were rounded. Up front the headlights were frenched,
and the grille shell was molded. The hood was shaved, and the hood
corners were also rounded. The skirts are flushed-fit, and the lake
pipers were molded to the rockers. 1956 Packard taillights ride in
extended rear quarters. the continental kit valances were molded as
well, and the continental kit valances were molded as well. The
deck lid and the door handles were shaved. The body was then shot
in pearl white with yellow pearl graphics. The grille was then
custom-built to fit the new openings. The interior of the Mercury
is done in grey velour. A simple pleated panel graces the seats and
the door panels. The dash is a '49 Mercury unit with custom guages.
Creature features include a tilt wheel, A/C, and a Sony sound
system. Wheels and tires are wide whites on chrome-reversed wheels
with custom gold spinners. Additional features include: Keyless
entry, 60/40 electric seats, detailed interior (truck/engine), dual
exhaust, Nova rear-end, Floor Shifter, skirts are flush-fit, lake
pipes molded to rockers, and seat belts. $55,900 OBO This car is a
true 'Show Car' that you will not want to miss. Car is Title
exempt. Call Breeda for more details 508-944-2108.
