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 TWEED 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 upholstered in 50's Gray & White Tweed 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 has had a full frame-off restoration completed in San Diego with a fortune invested in parts and labor. The all steel body is drop-dead gorgeous and will take your breath away up close and personal. The time and effort that went into this 1949 Mercury is evident throughout in the quality of workmanship parts and materials used to completely bring it to its restored condition. If you have been searching for your dream 1949 Mercury Coupe then please pay careful attention to the details of this 1st time offered eBay exclusive private seller event.

The Details;

The steel arrow straight body on “Purple Haze” is beautiful just look at these just taken pix. It was 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 completely redone and is equipped with all the toys. It has it all including original 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 50's Gray tweed 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 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 color matched painted when the frame-off was done. This is an outrageous example that is a rarity to see in this condition.

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 Distributer 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 charging due to non-usage this season. It runs cool on a hot summer day. Always stored in garage since it was completed

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 Tweed 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

• Spectacular detail under the hood all stainless and chrome

• and so much more…

Overall;

Let the pictures speak for themselves. This 49 Mercury Coupe Resto-mod was a labor of love to build and very expensive to complete to this level. It has been driven and enjoyed since completion only on nice fair weather days. 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 where is condition with no warranties implied or expressed!

All inspections of vehicle must be done prior to end of auction all sales are final!

Seller reserves the right to reject bidders with negative feedback. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early.

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