1949 Mercury Model 72 Eight Coupe
The 1949-51 third generation Mercury adopted a pontoon appearance, the bodyshell now shared with the 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan (the headlights and grille distinguishing the two vehicles).
Models available in 1949 were; the 72 2 door Coupe, the 74 4 door Sedan, the 76 2 door Convertible and 79 2 door Wagon (wood panel sides).
The 1949 Mercury Eight became the definitive lead sled.
Engine; 110hp 255 cu in Flathead V8
James Dean drove this car in the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
1949 Mercury Model 72 Eight Coupe
The 1949-51 third generation Mercury adopted a pontoon appearance, the bodyshell now shared with the 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan (the headlights and grille distinguishing the two vehicles).
Models available in 1949 were; the 72 2 door Coupe, the 74 4 door Sedan, the 76 2 door Convertible and 79 2 door Wagon (wood panel sides).
The 1949 Mercury Eight became the definitive lead sled.
Engine; 110hp 255 cu in Flathead V8
James Dean drove this car in the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance