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Ex–Ed Spielman 1951 Mercury Eight Sport Coupe
United States • 16 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Mercury Eight Sport Coupe, formerly owned by Ed Spielman and featured in films, has undergone a comprehensive, multi-year refurbishment. It boasts a rebuilt 276ci Flathead V8, custom gray leather interior, and modern upgrades like front disc brakes, making it a standout classic.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a multi-year refurbishment completed around 2014, including a rebuilt engine and custom interior, and won an award. It presents very well with upgraded components like disc brakes and modern ignition, indicating it has been meticulously maintained and is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, though it is a restored classic with some age.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
51ME30938M
Odometer:
92,000 miles
Reg Number:
7ELR807
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU Rebuilt 276ci L-Head V8 Column-Shifted Three-Speed Manual Transmission Gray & Black Paint Gray Leather Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Covers Polished Aluminum Offenhauser Cylinder Heads Isky Camshaft Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor 12-Volt Electrical Conversion Front Disc Brake Conversion Borla Mufflers
This 1951 Mercury Eight sport coupe was gifted to Hollywood writer and producer Ed Spielman—creator of the Emmy Award-winning television series —in 1968 by restaurateur and vintage car racer and collector Herb Wetanson.
The car appeared in films including and .
Spielman commissioned a multi-year refurbishment by Terry Becker, completed around 2014, and the car subsequently won “Best Touring Car” at the Ventura Motorsports Gathering Concours.
Work involved refinishing the car in gray and black with burgundy pinstriping over a custom gray leather interior as well as rebuilding the Flathead V8 to displace 276ci.
Additional equipment includes a column-shifted three-speed manual tra...
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£5,219
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,208
Median Price (Since 2020)
£60,270
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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