Modified 1950 Mercury Eight Sedan 3-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The September Special is an offering of 38 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates offered entirely without reserve. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 9/15/25-10/3/25 or by appointment.

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“A dream to drive!” It was going to be the 1949 Ford, then management deemed it too extreme. So, it became the upscale 1949 Mercury, and the rest is history.

When the Mercury brand was created in 1939 it was nothing more than a dressed-up Ford, and it looked like it. Now thanks to Ford's chief stylist E.T. Bob Gregorie’s bold design, the 1949–51 Mercury had a look all its own. The Mercury was powered by Ford’s famous flathead V8, but with greater displacement and horsepower. The result was a mid-priced automobile that could compete against Oldsmobile, Buick, DeSoto, Nash, and Kaiser. For the first time Mercury was a huge success, but it took one movie to make it truly legendary: James Dean and his 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause.”

That’s just one reason the 1949 – 1951 Mercury have been the favorite of hot rodders and “lead sled” artists ever since. This automobile was lovingly restored to a custom, show-standard by a professional father-son team roughly 30 years ago. Since then, it has resided for 26 years in a prominent East Coast collection, and has been lovingly cared for, maintained, and enjoyed by its current owner. The exterior is finished in a 1986 Cadillac color called “Quartz Mist”. Under the hood is a 307ci Chevrolet V8 engine mated to an original Mercury 3-speed column-shift manual transmission with switchable Overdrive. Also, the vehicle retains the original Mercury 3.90:1 rear end, and is fitted with air conditioning, rear air shocks, and Cadillac upholstery.

Highlights

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection

• Custom “lead sled” build with Cadillac “Quartz Mist” finish, with Cadillac interior upholstery

• Long-term ownership from prominent East Cost private collection

• 307ci Chevrolet V8 engine mated to an original Mercury 3-speed column-shift manual transmission with switchable Overdrive

• Retains a factory Mercury 3.90:1 rear end

Features

• Air conditioning

• Rear air shocks

• Dual mirrors

Known Imperfections

• Paint crack on hood

• Scratch above driver’s side headlight

• Paint chip on driver’s side door

Ownership History

This car is from one of three private estates, comprising the September Special of the Raleigh Classic Car Collection. This 1950 Mercury Four-Door Sedan Custom underwent a custom restoration from a professional father-son team roughly 30 years ago and has been under caretaking from a prominent East Coast collection over the last 26 years.