1950 Mercury - Chopped - Dropped - Section - Shaved - On Bags on 2040-cars
Grandview, Missouri, United States
Engine:350 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Mileage: 0
Make: Mercury
Exterior Color: Red
Model: Monterey
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: NA
Drive Type: Automatic
Options: CD Player
For sale is a lovely 1950 Mercury Hot Rod. Chopped, dropped and shaved in all the right places. Interior is very nice - very comfortable and no tears or rips. Gauges all work - starts and runs down the highway at 70 with no shake - and one hand on the wheel. Restoration is approx. 10 years old. Paint is gorgeous - ghost flames - excellent finish - a few blemishes here and there - but you can take her out tonight and get the thumbs up at any cruise night. Late model 350 V8 - and 3 speed automatic. Engine compartment is tidy and clean - no issues. Chrome is all very nice. Front and rear are on airbags - all lines hold and pumps all work just as they are supposed to. The photos are with the car completely dropped. This car would cost well over 60k to reproduce just as it is. I was going to take this car to the Barrett Jackson level - but my wife says we have taxes to pay - so I have to sell her. Feel free to email or call with questions. Be ready for the spring and summer cruise nights by buying now - hot rods will only go higher with the temps.
On Jan-28-13 at 13:12:17 PST, seller added the following information:
Added some photos of the underside of the car. The rear end and the front suspension.
Mercury Monterey for Sale
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