Just bought a '51Merc

WABOOM

WABOOM

Senior Member
Hey guys I just bought a 51 Merc. I wanted to introduce myself and show you my first classic. My name is Casey. I'm in Minnesota.
Thanks for looking.
37ef011f0ad3dae0dc8dee28ae89a26c.jpg
793b6b6d4f9f2133b1c2c3366feeb818.jpg
fd01f1bb32220e64bf0fc32b8fbb9813.jpg
 
Great lookin' car. I always liked the '51 best of these Mercury's because of the taillights. Most like the '49-'50 style, but I like the way the trunk is kinda recessed on these. You say you're from Minnesota; it's best to add your location to your profile. It helps if you're looking for parts or other assistance. Welcome aboard.
 
Awesome Merc! Like tubman 51 is my fave. Had a friend with a 51 4 door, hot flathead w/ overdrive. It would run & was rust free. I'm jealous !!!
 
You got yourself a beauty. Congrats. Great color. Is it stick or automatic? Please post more photos of interior, etc. Also, post where you live in MN. Lots of Merc owners on HAMB also.
Ford made 157,648 model 74 like yours.
 
The car was originally purchased at Sherman's in Asbury NJ by a lady. She owned it into the 1980's and then a gentleman from Ohio bought the car and owned it for many years and had the motor rebuilt, interior re-done and car re-painted same color in 1995. Then a guy in Iowa was it's proud owner for quite a while. And now it's here in Minnesota.
It does vapor lock btw. But I'm attacking that today.
 
Both of mine are early 1951 overdrive cars. The Merc-O-matic is the first generation for 1951. They are smooth, quiet, & comfortable. The Sport Sedans have plenty of room inside. I'm sure you'll like it. My Pop had two of them but I only inherited one from him. His first was about the same color as yours, a radiant green poly. I purchased the other out of New Mexico. Both were built in St Louis, Mo. Yours looks like Sheffield Green.
 
Last edited:
Yes, Sheffield Green. This one does have the Merc-O-Matic with O/D. Is the oververdrive the T handle under the dash?
 
Never heard of a Merc-O-matic with overdive.
The only 'T' handle I can think of with overdrive is the hood release handle.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top