Vehicle 1951 Mercury 2DR Custom "Dick Dean - Great 38"

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Reflections of time... as you take the time to study this absolutely stunning 51 Mercury Custom, you may find yourself mesmerized by the reflections that are captured within. Let's face it, there is nothing more captivating than the timeless style of a masterfully massaged "Mercury Lead Sled" transcending decades, cultures, music and capturing generations. This wonderful presence will stop you in your tracks with it's beauty and provenance. A delightful combination of workmanship, style, engineering, drivability and historical significance...

The masterful body modifications on this beauty were performed by none another than the legendary Automotive Custom Car Designer "Dick Dean" who was also nick named "The Ghost Builder" because of his behind the scenes work with George Barris, Dean Jeffries, countless movie cars and other award winning custom car designs. Modifications performed by Dick at his San Jacinto, Ca "Imagineering" workshop include 4 1/2 Chop, 4 1/2 Slant Post, 50's Style Hood, Frenched Headlights, Frenched Tail Lights, Shaved Handles, Fuel Door, Decked, Nosed and Grill Opening...

A proud participant of the 2009 "Sacramento Autorama" and 70th anniversary of the 39 Mercury. The promoters sought out a gathering of the most prestigious, historically significant and well known Custom Mercs in the Nation ranging in years 1939 to the mid 1950's. A prestigious invitation only event where 1,000's applied and only the "Great 38" were chosen for this all Custom Merc Display, all in one building, the largest Mercury gathering ever! Enthusiast's traveled from around the World to view this once in a lifetime event...

In closing, we offer this fine historic automobile to the most discriminating buyer with confidence. Truly a work of fine art with high tech engineering and excellent road manners...

Body/Exterior: 1951 Mercury "Dick Dean' Chopped with his trademarked “Slanted B Pillar” (receipts included), custom color mix of House of Color Candy Pearl Purple & 1996 Chrysler Amethyst (extra paint & codes included), 1957 Chevy Truck Grill (chopped, slanted and angled), 1957 Corvette Light Trim, Harley Davidson Front Turn Signals, 1933 Packard Rear View Mirrors, 1954 Mercury Tail Lights, pin striping by ‘Lil Louie of San Bernardino, relocated fuel fill, custom steel wheels by Bob Sage at Wheelsmith including new white wall tires, 53 Cadillac Sombrero Hub Caps w/custom made Mercury center caps by ‘Lil Louie, one of a kind dealer license plate frames “Mercury Only” extremely rare and expensive, registered 1951 California black plates....

Interior: $35K leather interior custom designed by owner & legendary Gabe Lopez of San Bernardino, custom made seats, finest grade leather with tan square weave carpets, $15K design and installation of center console by Russ Brayall of Custom Auto Sound w/DVD Display & Controls, Custom made ’51 Merc iridescent steering wheel by Dennis Crooks of Quality Restorations, Gauges by United Speedometer (original rebuilt), Ididit Tilt Steering Column, Vintage Air Conditioning  Super Cooler w/Mark VIII Compressor, Power Windows, Dakota Digital Door Locks with Remotes...

Power Train/Chassis: 1997 Dual Overhead 32-Valve All Aluminum Mark VIII Engine & 4R70W Automatic Overdrive, 9” Versailles Differential 3.92 Ratio (non-lock), SVO Headers, polished Aluminum Radiator, Inland Empire Driveline, original chassis completely boxed, reinforced, strengthened and fully ground flat & detailed perfectly, Front  & Rear Suspension is by Street Rod Engineering, Power Mustang II Rack & Pinion Steering, Camaro Front Disc Brakes, Versailles Rear Disc, New Air Ride Suspension, Wire kit by Centek (body only), modified Mark VIII computerized ignition wiring...   

Free and Clear Private Party Titled in California. For more build history on the fine automobile, please feel free to call Brian at 208-890-0337 with any questions. 

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