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Here is a true ‘iconic’ 1950’s cruising lead sled which uses a modern drive line for motivation and ‘Air Ride’ suspension for that ‘lowered’ look when parked. This 1949 Mercury has an unusual chopped top. The Merc started its life as a 2-door sedan and then had an approximate 4” chop performed. Instead of using the original top again, the builder designed a ‘permanent’ convertible style top. Like that of a removeable ‘Carson’ top.
The build took place approximately 19 years ago at the hands of its prior owner and designer. All the custom bodywork still looks good and does not show any cracking or blistering. Custom work includes; frenched head and tail lights, sunken antenna’s, nosed, decked, shaved door handles and removal of the side trim. The current holder of this fine cruiser purchased it about 4 years ago and has logged only 3500 miles on the odometer attending car shows and cruise events in his home state.
Power comes from a ‘crate motor’ 350 c.i./330 h.p. small block Chevrolet with an Edelbrock intake and carburetor. Behind the small Chevy is a 700R4 overdrive transmission which helps get 24mpg on the highway at 60 mph. The Merc runs cool year round with the use of an oversized radiator and electric thermostatically controlled fan.
Additional comforts include; power steering and brakes (discs front, drums rear), Vintage A/C & heat (works), Ididit tilt steering column, power windows, Lecarra steering wheel, and a Kenwood AM/FM/CD player. All of the ‘Classic’ gauges function normally except the fuel gauge.
Suspension is the stock 1949 Mercury with 2” lowered spindles in the front and ‘Air’ bags out back. Tires are new Coker P205 x 75R x 15’s all the way around and finished with vintage Cadillac hubcaps.
I am listing this vehicle as a representative (broker) for the owner. All photographs and videos were taken by me. All of the information presented was given to me by the owner. All questions will be directed to me and answered in a timely manner.
NO TRADES
DEPOSITS ARE DONE THROUGH PAYPAL AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH.
CASHIER’S CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAJOR NATIONAL BANKS, BUT CHECK MUST CLEAR BEFORE TITLE AND BILL OF SALE ARE RELEASED. IN PERSON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 410-937-0719… J.D.
Vehicle is no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, it will be sold as-is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
PLEASE BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
I have been an active eBay seller of cars and other items for since 2002 and maintained a close to a 100% rating during most of that period. Around 2011 I started an online service assisting owners of Classic, Vintage, and Muscle cars to sell their vehicles without them leaving the garage. These are private individual owners who do not want to deal with the public and all of the endless phone calls, “Tire kickers”, and other nonsense that goes on when trying to sell a car. They just want someone to sell it!!
References can be provided upon request. Feel free to call me at 410-937-0719
Thank you
J.D. Kurzmann