Mercury Convertible, 1949
Chassis No.: 9CM273013 Auction: Rogers' Classic Car Museum 2015 Auction date: February 28, 2015 Lot No.: S185 $29,700 | Sold • Exterior: Red • Car has not been started • Car has not been driven • Missing parts to complete and run • Designed by Bob Gregorie • Flathead V-8 engine • 3-speed transmission with overdrive • Column mounted shifter • Custom Flame Red paint and top boot • Matching painted steel wheels • Dog dish hubcaps and wide Whitewall tires • Custom Red and Black interior • Pleated upholstery inserts • Power windows • Push button start • Factory dash and gauges • 110 MPH speedometer • In-dash clock • Push button radio with in-dash speaker • Integrated fenders and lights • Stretched wheelbase and rounded contours • The new Mercury was made famous in Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean Flathead V-8, 3-Speed https://www.mecum.com/lots/207140/1949-mercury-convertible/
