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£29,765
23-Years-Owned, 460-Powered 1951 Mercury Eight Lead Sled
United States • 26 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #235201
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a customized 1951 Mercury Eight Lead Sled with a chopped roofline, louvered hood, and flame job paint. It's powered by a 460ci V8 and features a custom sound system and air conditioning, sold at no reserve.
Condition
6
The car has been customized, indicating modifications from its original factory condition. The listing mentions flaws depicted in the gallery, moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
51ME27690M
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
125 561
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
460ci V8 Aluminum Intake Manifold & 4BBL Headers & Flame-Thrower Exhaust Faux Lake Pipes Automatic Transmission Custom Red Paintwork w/Flame Job Red Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Covers Chopped Roofline Nosed & Decked Louvered Hood Twin Spotlights
This 1951 Mercury Eight sport coupe was customized in the 1980s and acquired by the current owner in 2003.
Its roofline was chopped and the hood was louvered, and the red paintwork is complemented by a flame job and custom murals.
The color-coordinated interior features a custom sound system and air conditioning, and it is powered by a 460ci V8 with an aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor, and MSD ignition.
Fender skirts, spotlights, air shocks, faux lake pipes, and a flame-thrower exhaust system are additional highlights.
This lead sled is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of its owner with and a clean Illinois title.
The body was shaved and nosed, the roof was chopped, the headlights were tunneled, and the...
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£5,219
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,208
Median Price (Since 2020)
£60,270
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