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1940 Mercury Convertible Street Rod. All Steel. V8! Frame Off Restoration. RARE!

For sale: 1940 Mercury Other Convertible Street Rod

Technical specifications

Item location:
Denver, Colorado, United States
Make:
Mercury
Model:
Other
SubModel:
Convertible Street Rod
Type:
Convertible
Doors:
2
Year:
1940
VIN:
99A148381
Color:
Green
Number of cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Interior color:
Tan
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS

CALL OUR SALES TEAM AT 720 457 9145

MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM-6PM

AS ONE OF THE LARGEST CLASSIC CAR DEALERS IN THE WORLD WE HAVE MANY MORE VEHICLES LIKE THIS. PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE.

YOU ARE VIEWING A VERY RARE AND STUNNING1940 MERCURY CONVERTIBLE RESTOMOD STREET ROD.-

THIS IS A 100% STEEL CAR!

235 HP BLOWN FLAT HEAD V8!

THIS CUSTOM EARLY MERCURY HAS ALL OF THE BELLS AND WHISTLES INCLUDINGPOWER WINDOWS AND FRONT DISC BRAKES.

OVER 1000 MAN HOURS INTO THIS ONE OF A KIND BUILD.

YEAR: 1940

MAKE: MERCURY

MODEL: CONVERTIBLE (ORGINAL CONVERTIBLE NOT CHOPPED!)

VIN #: 99A148381

DETAILS

MILES: APPROX 8K ON FRAME OFF BUILD

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE:FLATHEAD V8 FROM 49-53. 320 WEIAND BLOWER AND HOLLEY 4 BARREL CARB WITH 4” STROKE AND 3 5/16” BORE. 236 HP @ 4500 RPM! DYNO SHEETS INCLUDED IN THE SALE.

TRANSMISSION: C4 AUTOMATIC

OPTIONS

HIGH $$ TAN INTERIOR

CUSTOM PINSTRIPPING

CUSTOM HIGH $ STEREO

SHERWOOD GREEN DUPONT PAINT

CUSTOM HARD TOP WITH HARTZ CLOTH

ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE FRAME ASSEMBLY COMES WITH THE PURCHASE!

NOT A DETAIL WAS MISSED DURING THIS EXTENSIVE RESTORATION. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.

FUNCTIONALITY

HEADLIGHTS: WORKING

PARK LIGHTS: WORKING

BRAKE LIGHTS: WORKING

TURN SIGNALS: WORKING

WIPERS: WORKING

HEATER: WORKING

RADIO: WORKING

SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION

THIS 1940 MERCURY CONVERTIBLE IS A REAL SHOW STOPPER! IT IS AN ALL STEEL BODY WITH CUSTOM HARDTOP. EVERYTHING WAS DONE TO HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS AND THE CAR DRIVES BEAUTIFULLY.

THE SHERWOOD GREEN PAINT WAS VERY WELL DONE. IT FEATURES A CLEAR BRA ON THE FRONT AND TASTEFUL PIN STRIPING ON THE SIDES. THE CHROME IS ALL NEW OR REPLATED AND SHINES! THE WHEELS AND BUMPERS HAVE LIME GREEN ACCENTS THAT REALLY SET THIS CAR APART. THE DOORS ARE ON REMOTE POPPERS AND THE HANDLES HAVE BEEN SHAVED. THE GAS TANK DOOR HAS BEEN SHAVED AS WELL AND HIDES THE RELEASE FOR THE TRUNK. IT SITS ON 15 INCH COKER WIDE WHITES AND STEEL WHEELS.

ON THE INTERIOR THIS MERCURY IS NICELY APPOINTED WITH TAN INTERIOR. THE FRONT SEATS ARE BUCKETS AND THERE IS A CENTER ARMREST. THERE IS A LOKAR SHIFTER TO CONTROL THE C4 AUTOMATIC. FACTORY GAUGES IN ADDITION TO AN AUTOMETER TACH AND STEWART WARNER CRITICAL GAUGES MAKE FOR A NICE CLEAN DRIVING EXPERIENCE. THERE IS A PIONEER CD PLAYER IN THE DASH AS WELL. THERE IS FUNCTIONING HEAT AND ALSO POWER WINDOWS. IT HAS A TILT COLUMN STEERING WHEEL WITH BILLET CENTER.

MECHANICALLY THIS MERC IS WELL BUILT THE PREVIOUS OWNER SAID THAT OVER $80K WAS INVESTED IN THE FULL RESTORATION!! IT FEATURES AN EARLY 50’S FLATHEAD V8 WITH TONS OF CHROME! IT HAS A SERPENTINE BELT AND WATER PUMP DRIVE. THE ROAD RUNNER INTAKE MANIFOLD LEADS TO A WEIAND BLOWER AND HOLLEY 4 BARREL CARB. IT FEATURES POWER BRAKES. THERE ARE BRAIDED STEEL HEAT AND BRAKE LINES. THE FRONT END FEATURES DISC BRAKES. IT HAS A FORD 8 INCH REAR END.

THE CAR WAS INCREDIBLY WELL BUILT AND IS VERY FUN TO DRIVE. YOU WILL BE THE STAR OF THE LOCAL SHOW WITH THIS MERC. ALL STEEL PRE-WAR MERCURY’S ARE VERY TOUGH TO FIND.

CALL OUR PROFESSIONAL SALES STAFF TODAY TO DISCUSS A PURCHASE.

DISCLOSURE ITEMS

IN FULL DISCLOSURE THE ITEMS WORTH NOTING INCLUDE:

ONE PIECE OF FRONT GRILL TRIM IS DAMAGED (SEE PIC)

CALL OUR SALES TEAM AT 720 457 9145

MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM-6PM

FINANCING:

FINANCING MAY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH JJ BEST BANC. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THEM BUY PHONE TO DISCUSS FINANCING OPTIONS.

JJ BEST BANC (FOR VINTAGE VEHICLES) 800-872-1965 SEAN IGOE

MENTION THAT YOU FOUND THERE INFORMATION HERE AND THAT YOU ARE WORKING WITH WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS.

IF YOU WOULD PREFER TO LEASE THE VEHICLE PLEASE CALL:

SHORE AUTO LEASE

732 526 4400 ASK FOR RON MACCIA

!!!!!!!!PLEASE READ REGARDING INSPECTIONS!!!!!!!!

INSPECTIONS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED ON COLLECTOR CLASSIC RESTORED AND MODIFIED VEHICLES. THESE INSPECTIONS SHOULD BE DONE IN PERSON BY YOU THE BUYER ANY INSPECTION MUST BE DONE BEFORE BIDDING OR PLACING A DEPOSIT.

WE PREFER TO WORK WITH BUYERS OF DIRECTLY NOT THIRD PARTY INSPECTORS (MOST OF THESE SERVICE INSPECTORS ARE TRAINED IN LATE MODEL VEHICLES AND THEIR INSPECTION TEMPLATES DO NOT APPLY TO CLASSIC OR ESPECIALLY MODIFIED VINTAGE VEHICLES).

IF AN INSPECTION SERVICE IS USED PLEASE KNOW THAT WE REQUIRE A COPY OF THE INSPECTION REPORT BEFORE THEY LEAVE OUR BUILDING. WE WILL ONLY WORK WITH INSPECTORS THAT AGREE TO THIS. YOU MUST LET THEM KNOW THIS BEFORE ORDERING YOUR INSPECTION.

WE HAVE SALESMAN AVAILABLE SIX DAYS PER WEEK TO INSPECT ANY VEHICLE. WE HAVE A DEDICATED 2 POST LIFT TO PUT ANY VEHICLE UP IN THE AIR FOR YOU TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE 100% COMFORTABLE BEFORE BUYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET AN INSPECTOR AT THE DEALERSHIP WE WILL ACCOMMODATE BOTH OF YOU.

WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU! PLEASE COME VISIT US AND YOUR NEW VEHICLE! IF YOU CANNOT MEET A SALESMAN DURING BUSINESS HOURS CALL THE MAIN OFFICE AND ONE OF THE OWNERS WILL MEET YOU ANYTIME OF THE WEEK! (EXCEPT SUNDAY)

WE CANNOT DRIVE EVERY CAR LONG DISTANCES. WE ALSO CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT EVERY GAUGE LIGHT OPTION FUNCTION ETC... WORK. WE DO OUR BEST TO INSPECT THESE VEHICLES IN DETAIL. ALSO PLEASE NOTE WE USE OVER 75 HD PICTURES FOR EVERY ONE OF OUR LISTINGS IN ADDITION TO A VIDEO INSPECTION. VERY FEW COMPANIES OFFER THIS MUCH DETAIL. WE DO OUR VERY BEST TO DESCRIBE THESE VEHICLES IN ADDITION TO THE VISUAL ASPECTS BUT WE ARE NOT YOU. IF YOU WANT TO COME AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE WE HIGHLY SUGGEST IT!

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS AD IS SOLELY FOR CONVENIENCE. THE DESCRIPTION IS AN OPINION ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ANY OR ALL FAULTS AND MAY NOT BE RELIED UPON TAKEN AS FACT OR OTHERWISE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY SORT. THE VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS WHERE-IS WITH ALL FAULTS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN AND WITH NO IMPLIED WARRANTY.

PLEASE READ REGARDING CLASSIC CARS!

-WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DRIVING A CLASSIC CAR HOME.

-OLD CARS ARE JUST THAT OLD CARS. YOU NEED TO SHIP IT HOME. OUT ON THE ROAD MANY MILES FROM HOME IS NOT THE PLACE TO GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR OLD CAR. OBVIOUSLY WE CANNOT STOP YOU BUT THIS IS OUR RECOMMENDATION.

-MILEAGE IS EXEMPT. UNLESS WE HAVE SOME DOCUMENTATION WE ALWAYS SELL CLASSIC CARS AS MILEAGE EXEMPT. THAT MEANS WE DO NOT KNOW THE ORIGINAL MILES. WHAT WE LIST IN THE AD IS WHAT THE ODOMETER CURRENTLY READS OR IS BASED OFF REBUILD INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BUILDER AND CANNOT BE USED AS FACT OF THE ENGINE AND OR BODY/CHASSIS. ALSO YOU CANNOT DO A CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK ON ANY VEHICLE OLDER THAN A 1981.

THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD BY WORLD WIDE VINTAGE AUTOS. INCLUDED IN YOUR PURCHASE ISA 60 TEMPORARY TAG BRAND NEW COLORADO CLEAR TITLE VIN VERIFICATION OF ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE NOW SURPRISES AND REGISTRATION OF YOUR VEHICLE.

THE VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS WHERE-IS WITH ALL FAULTS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.

CALL OUR SALES TEAM AT 720 457 9145

MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM-6PM

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