Saleofcar.com :Mercury

Mercury Other (1953)
for sale

Price: US $2,500.00

Description:

Hey guys-
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Terms are $500 NON REFUNDABLE deposit via Paypal within 24 hours of auction's completion. The rest is payable in green US dollars within 7 business days of auction's end. No checks. Pickup of car is required within 14 days of auction's end. If you can't adhere to these terms, or need different terms for bidding or purchase, please email me BEFORE bidding or purchasing car. This car is available for sale locally, so I do reserve the right to end this listing early even if I do have bidders. Not trying be be bucky about the terms of sale and I know that 99.9% of eBayers are terrific, but I had one deal not abide by terms and it took 2 months to get paid and a lot of headache. Thank you!
Here's a 1953 Mercury 2 door sedan.
Has Mercury flathead V8 (255 CI) that turns over by hand. I have not tried to get it running.
It has oil on the dipstick and there was a little coolant in the radiator when I bought it.
No parts off. This car is complete!
I have a clean title for it in my hand.
The interior is dusty and smelly, but functional as is.
All of the glass is good.
All windows and door open and close as they should.
Floors seem pretty solid
Body is overall straight and pretty solid.
Has oddball air cleaner and teapot carb. Pretty weird.
The bad:
The car has been sitting in a barn since the late 80's/early 90's.
Fuel system will need to be gone through.
It needs brakes.
Your name isn't on the title (yet)
I think it has been previously painted.
There are a few slightly rusty spots.
What better to surprise your wife with this holiday season than an old car?!?
This car is really cool. I have seen these Mercury flathead engines alone sell for around $2500 running.
Thanks for looking. Please email me with any questions. Check out my feedback-I'm honest to deal with.

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