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£28,812 (Est: £41,525 - £49,075)

A beautifully presented Lead Sled 1950 Mercury Convertible

United States • 31 May 2026 • Lot 46

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A beautifully presented 1950 Mercury Convertible, extensively customized by Ken Brown of Ken's Kustom Kars with a dark metallic green finish and flame motif. Features a 350ci V8 engine, custom interior with modern gauges, and numerous tasteful modifications enhancing its iconic 'lead sled' status.

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The car is described as beautifully presented and comprehensively customized by a reputable builder. It features custom coachwork, a sophisticated paint job, a high-quality interior with modern gauges, and a powerful V8 engine. While not explicitly stating 'no imperfections,' the description emphasizes quality execution and thorough customization, aligning with an 'Excellent' rating. No specific damage or reconditioning needs are mentioned.

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350ci Chevrolet OHV V8 (see text) Edelbrock Four-Barrel Carburetor 300bhp Edelbrock Four-Barrel Carburetor Three-Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission Coil-Spring Independent Front and Live Rear Axle, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Rear Airlift Suspension Front Disc and Rear Drum Power-Hydraulic Brakes * Custom coachwork by Ken Brown of Ken's Kustom Kars * Dark metallic green with subtle underlying flame motif * DeSoto grille teeth; 1953 Buick side spears; frenched lights; louvered hood; powered chopped top * Brown leather interior with dark green piping; Classic Instruments dashboard; hidden door and deck lid controls THE 1950 MERCURY CONVERTIBLE Few automobiles in American history have proven as fertile a canvas for the custom car builder as the 1949–1951 Mercury: low, long, and possessed of a slab-sided simplicity that rewarded modification.

The "ShoeboxMercury" — as the styling idiom of the era came to be known — became the defining subject of the postwar custom movement almost fr...

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