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SPECIFICATIONS
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Make:
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Mercury |
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Model:
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Two
door sedan |
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Year:
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1950 |
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Color:
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Black
with flames |
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Engine:
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Chevrolet
V8 |
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CC:
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5735 |
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Power:
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180
bhp |
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Transmission:
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3
speed GM auto |
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Brakes:
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Discs |
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Length:
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200" |
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Width:
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77" |
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Height:
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58" |
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Weight:
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3200
lbs |
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Chassis
no:
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50SL64454 |
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The
1950 Mercury is a classic American Hot Rodding car and was often
customized. The Mercury formerly in the Mathews Collection is an
example of Lead Sled modification which means lead filler is used
to create the unusual contours. The door handles are filled in and
the body shaping around the headlights has been done with lead in
this manner. The subframe on the Mercury is from a later Chevrolet
Camaro and the car is fitted with a GM automatic transmission.
The
top has been dropped by four inches, reducing the already small
window are significantly and in line with the 1950's customization
practice, all the chrome work has been removed as has the original
sliced sausage grill.
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