Slammed and slick, this 1949 Mercury Leadsled Convertible cruises with the kind of presence that would've made James Dean double back for a second look. Built in true kustom kulture fashion, it wears deep red over its body that sits tight over the frame with that classic dropped stance. A crisp white vinyl top locks in the two-tone look, straight out of the era when drive-ins and whitewalls ruled the streets. Fifteen-inch wheels wrapped in 215/70R15 whitewall tires give it a proper stance, and .....
the Continental kit hanging off the back finishes it off with the right touch of style. Pure custom metal done right.
The white vinyl interior with red piping exudes classic custom car style with its split-bench seat designed for cruising in comfort. Column-shifted for that authentic '50s feel, the cabin balances vintage Mercury aesthetics with modern touches like power windows for easy open-air driving. The dash retains its 1949 layout while the AM/FM cassette player provides the soundtrack for your boulevard adventures, completing the period-correct yet upgraded feel that makes this Mercury's cabin so inviting.
The muscle comes from a Chevrolet 350 V8 that gives this Mercury plenty of go to match its show. Topped with an Edelbrock carburetor and dressed with flame billet valve covers, the engine bay shows off without being overdone. The 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission puts the power down smoothly while giving great highway capability for long-distance cruises. The custom suspension setup includes A-arms up front and leaf springs in back, with the whole package lowered to achieve that perfect ground-hugging profile. Power disc brakes up front offer modern stopping power, while dual exhausts with Cherry Bomb mufflers give this Mercury that unmistakable rumble.
HIGHLIGHTS:
350 V8 Engine
700R4 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Edelbrock Carburetor
Dual Exhaust
Cherry Bomb Mufflers
Power Disc Brakes
9-inch Rear Axle
A-Arm Front Suspension with Shocks
Leaf Spring Rear Suspension with Shocks
Fiberglass Fan Shroud
Flame Billet Valve Covers
Red Paint
15" Wheels with 215/70R15 Whitewall Tires
White Vinyl Convertible Top
Continental Kit
Static Dropped Stance
White Vinyl Interior with Red Piping
Split-Bench Seating
Power Windows
Column Shifter
Power Steering
AM/FM Cassette Player
This 1949 Mercury Leadsled Convertible brings old-school style with a hot rod edge. Powered by a 350 V8 and built with period-correct custom touches, it's ready for the boulevard or the next weekend lineup. Solid, sorted, and built to cruise. Call today!