How do you get ahead of the Mercury Lead Sled guys? How about reaching back even further with a fully custom hot rod built from Mercury's iconic designs. This 1940 Mercury eight-window coupe has all those unmistakable custom touches that everyone loves, ut it's done to a vintage car that will make it a unique standout wherever it goes.The color that's grabbing all your attention is called Metallic Burnt Orange. It's applied with such a professional hand that you'll just think this Mercury is candy-coated. And it will only be a short amount of time before it earns you a few prizes because all the details are done right. It's seen in places like the pristine stainless trim, xcellent rubber seals, aintwork that's even uniform in the driprails, nd of course, he shaved door handles. But it's the big picture that really has you captivated. After all, his hot rod was built out of a shape that was unique to Ford's newest division. It has distinctive sheetmetal all around, nd so you can park it next to a '40 Ford without worrying if it will standout. But just in case you didn't think this was bold enough, here are staggered Foose wheels for an aggressive and custom stance, nd this one even borrows its headlights from a different Merc...you know, ercedes.Step inside, nd even more custom touches await. The adjustable buckets are the first indication that there was plenty of money invested in this build. The shade of brown chosen perfectly complements the exterior, nd in between is a comfortable center console with cup holders (a welcomed addition to any car!) Even the rear gets a similar treatment with individual seats separated by a custom console. The driver gets a highly-stylized wood and chrome tilt steering wheel, nd beyond that is a digital dashboard. In fact, his Mercury has plenty of electronic upgrades no one could even dream of in 1940. This includes power windows, ower locks, nd a digital tuner AM/FM stereo that all have custom housings. There's even provisions for a back-up camera. And everyone loves the modern R-134a air conditioning.With all the custom touches so far, ou know the builders would not stop in the engine bay. That a Ford 302 cubic-inch V8 that you'll love showing off at events. After all, tems like the Cobra valve covers and all the brightwork will get crowds flocking. But the motor is more than just made to show...this Mercury was made to go. It has performance upgrades that include headers, SD ignition, nd of course, hose triple deuce carburetors a hot rodder favorite. It all ends in that perfect rumble from the glasspack dual exhaust. Not only is it powerful, ut you can run down the road with confidence thanks to features like the A-arm independent front suspension, ower steering, utomatic transmission, our-wheel disc brakes, nd modern Kumho Ecsta tires. Fast, nique, nd easy to drive, his is hot rod that attracts attention wherever it goes. But it also has all the right modern features to be as comfortable as a daily driver. This is the complete custom build that ticks every one of your desires. Call today!!!