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Mercury Street-Rod (1949)
for sale

Price: US $20,000.00

Description:

1949 MERCURY COUPE, “PURPLE HAZE”, ONE-OFF BUILD, TOTAL FRAME-OFF RESTORATION BUILT IN SO CAL, CUSTOM RESTO-MOD, BEST OF EVERYTHING 454 CHEVY V-8 W/TRIPLE DEUCES, 700R4 TRANSMISSION, HEI, FORD 9” POSI-REAR W/3.25 GEARS, CUSTOM PEARL PAINT, CUSTOM CLOTH INTERIOR W/POWER SEATS, PW, PL, POWER DOORS, CHOPPED 3 1/2”, SHAVED, NOSED, DECKED, LAKE PIPES, VINTAGE AC/HEAT, PS, PW, PL, TILT-TELE, POWER SEATS, CUSTOM CD STEREO, 2 & 1/2” DROPPED SPINDLES & HEAVY COILS & MORE EXCELLENT.
You are bidding on a sweet frame-off restored 1949 Mercury Coupe that has had a total frame-off build completed 8 years ago in San Diego it was a high quality build loaded up with the best of everything, resto-mod options that includes a rebuilt/reworked 454 big block V-8 with triple deuces, its been blueprinted and balanced, comp cam, Keith Black pistons, H-Beam connecting rods, ARP bolts, High Volume oil pump, crane ignition, Accel HEI Distributor, Oil Cooler, Electric Fan, shrouded engine fan, Powermast High torque starter, electric fuel pump, under the hood is is all chrome with and stainless steel for shows, mated to a 700R4 automatic transmission, vintage air conditioning and heat, Ford Posi 9” rear with 3.25 gears, Nova front clip with 2 1/2” dropped spindles & heavy coils, 12” rotors and disc brakes, 2” wide rear drum brakes, 16 gallon gas tank, power steering, power disc brakes, power seats, power windows & locks, Dakota remote doors, windows & locks, Buick tilt-telescoping wheel, chopped 3 1/2” to preserve original split window, shaved, nosed, decked and has Cordoba Frenched headlights, custom paint 1996 Ford Venetian Blue (purple pearl) with color coordinated pin stripes in & out, Cherry Bomb exhaust, Teardrop spotlights, Plymouth S/W taillights, Olds front parking lights, rare Original split window, Coker Wide Wall tires w/Chrome Wheels & baby Moon covers, Door handles and trim removed, fuel filler door removed, original 1949 Mercury dash, Classic gauges, lighted tachometer, and electric shift indicator, LeCarra Custom matched steering wheel, Painless 12 volt wiring, Vintage heat and AC, Mercury marquise Power seats, Power windows, Sony CD Stereo w/7 Bose speakers, Alpine power Amp, Power Antenna, completely detailed and carpeted trunk for shows w/full spare hinged platform with gas filler hidden under platform, hidden compartment for stereo and battery, battery cut-off switch, dummy Lake pipes side exhaust, teardrop spotlights and so much more. This 1949 Mercury had a frame-off build completed in San Diego a fortune invested in parts and labor. Here are more details.
The Details;
The steel body on “Purple Haze” is awesome. Finished in 1996 Ford Venetian Blue (Purple Pearl) base/clear coat urethane. The outrageous color is highlighted by all the amazing custom body work completed. The body has been chopped 3 1/2” in order to preserve the original rear split window, shaved, nosed, decked and has Cordoba Frenched headlights, power antenna, custom with color coordinated pin stripes inside and out. All trim was removed, door handles removed, fuel filler door removed, it has Plymouth S/W taillights, Olds front parking lights, Coker radial WWW were added with full chrome wheels with baby moon hubs and rear fender skirts omitted giving the car a very unique look, dummy Lake chrome side pipes were added, Teardrop spots were added. Purple Haze has always been a crowd favorite standout. The interior is custom and fully equipped with all the toys. It has it all including original rare 1949 Mercury dash, Classic gauges, lighted tachometer, electric shift indicator, LeCarra Custom matched steering wheel, Painless 12 volt wiring, Vintage heat and Air Conditioning, Mercury Marquise dual Power seats, Power windows, Sony CD Stereo w/7 Bose speakers, Alpine power Amp, Power Antenna, upholstery done in Gray cloth with White accents, power steering with a Buick tilt-telescoping steering column, tinted glass, high quality carpets installed, full gauge pkg and so much more. The engine detailing is very unique under the hood to see that 454 Big block V-8 with the triple deuces w/chrome & polished stainless added, vintage air & no exposed wires is mind blowing. The frame was body color matched painted during build.
The Mechanics;
The heart of Purple Haze is its best of everything rebuilt/reworked 454 big block V-8 with triple deuces, its been blueprinted and balanced, comp cam, Keith Black pistons, H-Beam connecting rods, ARP bolts, High Volume oil pump, crane ignition, Accel HEI Distributor, Oil Cooler, Electric Fan, shrouded engine fan, Powermast High torque starter, electric fuel pump, under the hood is is all chrome with and stainless steel for shows, mated to a 700R4 automatic transmission, vintage air conditioning and heat, Ford Posi 9” rear with 3.25 gears, Nova front clip with 2 1/2” dropped spindles & heavy coils, 12” rotors and disc brakes, 2” wide rear drum brakes, 16 gallon gas tank, power steering, It has a custom dual exhaust w/Cherry Bombs. Painless 12 volt wiring and gauges, power front disc brakes, and lots more. During the build no-expenses were spared. Ready to drive with confidence and road proven. AC needs a fresh charge. It runs cool on a hot summer day. Always garaged since completion.
The Options; 1949 Mercury Frame-Off Build So Cal Example
Rebuilt/reworked 454 big block V-8 with triple deuces, its been blueprinted and balanced, Comp cam, Keith Black pistons, H-Beam connecting rods, ARP bolts, High Volume oil pump, crane ignition, Accel HEI Distributor, Oil Cooler, Electric Fan, shrouded engine fan, polished stainless steel engine compartment with chrome details and no exposed wires.
700R4 Overdrive Automatic Transmission
Urethane Custom 1996 Ford Venetian Blue (Purple Pearl) Base/Clear paint, The body has been chopped 3 1/2” in order to preserve the original rear split window, shaved, nosed, decked, Cordoba Frenched headlights, power antenna, Chrome grill, custom with color coordinated pin stripes inside and out. All trim was removed, door handles removed, fuel filler door removed, it has Plymouth S/W taillights, Olds front parking lights, Coker radial WWW were added with full chrome wheels with baby moon hubs and rear fender skirts omitted giving the car a very unique look, dummy Lake chrome side pipes were added, Teardrop spots were added and more
Vintage Air/heat conditioning
Original 1949 Mercury dash, Classic Gauges, lighted tachometer, electric shift indicator, LeCarra Custom matched steering wheel, Painless 12 volt Wiring, Mercury Marquise Power Bucket seats, Power windows, Sony CD Stereo w/7 Bose speakers, Alpine Power Amp, Power Antenna, Upholstery all done in 50's Gray & White Cloth, Vintage Air conditioning and Heat, power steering, Buick tilt-telescoping steering column, tinted glass, high end carpets installed, full gauge package
Power front disc brakes, Custom Horn, Custom Billet Wiper Arms, Dual Chrome Mirrors
Nova front clip with 2 1/2” Dropped spindles & Heavy coils, 12” rotors and disc brakes, 2” wide rear drum brakes, 16 gallon gas tank
9” Ford Posi-Rear w/3.25 gears
Custom Dual Exhaust w/Cherry Bombs
Power Doors, Trunk is completely detailed carpeted w/hidden compartment for stereo & Battery, Battery shut-off switch, Spare tire on hinged platform fuel filler cap hidden under platform, tire jack color matches cover
Unique detail under the hood all Stainless and Chrome no exposed wires
much more…
Overall;
Let the pictures speak for themselves. This 49 Mercury Coupe Street Rod was a labor of love and a fortune to build. It has been carefully one retired owner carefully driven since completion. Thank you for your sincere interest and good luck to all bidders!
Terms & Conditions:
A 10% deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction balance is due within 5 business days.
Buyer will pay all shipping costs
This car is being sold as is
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where is condition with no warranties implied or expressed!

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