History The 1949 Mercury: Happy 70th Birthday!

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The 1949 Mercury: Happy 70th Birthday!

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One of the best. The lines were amazing even in stock form. And when customized correctly nothing comes close imho.

 

I own a 51 the car is iconic without a doubt.

 

my 49 Chevrolet will be 70 as well. cool.

 

I built a model because I doubt I'll ever be able to step up for one.

 

Hey, wait a minute! I came into the world in '49 and I'm Only 69 (I think). Confused in VA., Carp.

 

They came out in the summer of '48.

 

To clear up your confusion, just read the first sentence of Jay's TJJ Blog:

 

See, I read it and I guess that's what confused me. Just a little senior moment! Spent hours, as a youth, drawing the profiles of these cars. Unlike humans, they are ageless.

 

Anyone know how the Rebel Without a Cause car was customized? I always thought it was stock but haven't seen the film in a while...

 

I believe it was a stocker with skirts and a bit of lowering, you could google it I’m sure.

 

From what I can see in clips, the 'Rebel' Mercury was:
1. Lowered
2. Nose badge shaved
3. Deck lid shaved
4. Custom wheel covers
5. Skirts
6. Custom shift knob

 

Had a 49 Merc with overdrive light green coupe. My Dad was mad at me for having 800:15's on the back and 590:15's on the front. I just didn't appreciate it enough then. I sold it to buy my first 57 Chevy Bel
Air tu-door.

 

Heavens to Mercatroids, 70 years of beauty to grace the streets.