1951 Mercury Coupe

This 1951 Mercury 2-Door Coupe was restored in the early 1990s and was purchased by the seller from the original owner's nephew two years ago. Power is provided by a 350ci crate motor mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission, and while the body and frame are original, the car received donor items from a mid-'80s Cadillac. Upgrades include a Mustang II front suspension, a more modern steering column, an aftermarket heater, and a new air conditioning unit. This coupe was professionally repainted in red over a refurbished two-tone vinyl interior and is offered with a clear Colorado title in the seller’s name.

The body and frame of the car are original, and donor components from a mid-1980s Cadillac were used during the restoration. A red respray was applied, and it is complemented by largely original chrome brightwork. Notable features include headlamp eyebrows, stainless-steel side moldings, and fender skirts. Minor dings and blemishes are present, as shown in the gallery.

Factory 15” steel wheels with chrome-finished dog-dish covers are mounted to whitewall tires of unknown age.

The refurbished interior is trimmed in two-tone red and tan vinyl over a black carpet. A matching metal dash features a row of white-faced aftermarket gauges, as well as controls for aftermarket heat and recently added air conditioning. A GM steering column was added, and the fully carpeted trunk houses the battery and has a recessed compartment in the floor for the spare tire.

Instrumentation consists of aftermarket Dolphin gauges for speed, engine rpm, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level, and a Pioneer head unit has been installed. The odometer reads approximately 2k miles, though true mileage is unknown. 

A Goodwrench 350ci crate motor was installed at the time of the restoration, and it is topped with a chrome air cleaner. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a column-shifted 3-speed automatic transmission. 

The front suspension was sourced from a Ford Mustang II and equipped with rack-and-pinion steering.