
1949 Mercury Eight Coupe by Crash! Customs
This 1949 Mercury Eight Coupe showcases a custom hot rod style with its striking black base adorned with orange and yellow flames. Fitted with a 350ci V8 engine, this lead sled features shaved door handles, a louvered hood, and frenched antenna for a sleek appearance. The distinctive body modifications and vibrant paintwork make it a standout example of classic American custom culture.
- Built by:
- Crash! Customs
- Location:
- Evansville, Wisconsin
- Vehicle:
- 1949 Mercury Eight
- Engine:
- -
- Cost:
- $38,000
- Power:
- -
- Torque:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- 15" steel wheels with polished covers
- Exterior:
- Louvered hoodCustom flame paint jobFiberglass fender skirts
- Interior:
- Shaved door handlesLouvered hoodFrenched antennaCustom flame paint jobElectronic door poppersAftermarket gauges8-ball shift knobPioneer CD stereoFiberglass fender skirts
- Chassis:
- Monroe rear shocks
- Powertrain:
- 350ci V8 from 1968 Oldsmobile CutlassPertronix electronic ignition systemOffenhauser finned-aluminum valve coversElectronic cooling fanDual exhaust system
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