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1949 Mercury Lead Sled – Professionally Built Custom
Asking Price: $49,999
Mileage: Approximately 500 miles since completion
Location: Central Classic Cars – Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Phone: 419-517-1795
Presented here is an exceptional 1949 Mercury Lead Sled, a professionally executed custom build that honors one of the most celebrated silhouettes in American automotive history. This vehicle is a high-quality custom/kit build, carefully assembled, fine-tuned, and thoroughly inspected to ensure all systems operate at the highest standard. With only approximately 500 miles on the build, it offers outstanding road manners and show-quality presentation.
Build & Mechanical Specifications
Built by Antique & Collectible Auto Inc., Buffalo, New York
302 cubic-inch V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Fully functional air conditioning
Four-wheel power disc brakes
Air Ride suspension system
The drivetrain and chassis configuration provide a refined driving experience, blending classic custom aesthetics with modern comfort, reliability, and performance.
Coachwork & Custom Design
This Lead Sled features a premium fiberglass body, expertly crafted to replicate traditional custom techniques while eliminating the drawbacks associated with lead-filled steel bodies. The result is a visually authentic yet structurally sound and highly usable custom Mercury.
This Mercury showcases the defining traits that made the Lead Sled famous:
Chopped roof
Channeled body
Shaved trim
Decked panels
Louvers
Frenched headlights and taillights
Every detail reflects the timeless custom car culture that originated in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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Each modification has been executed with restraint and precision, preserving the flowing lines and unmistakable presence that define the Mercury Lead Sled.
Historical Significance
The 1949–1951 Mercury is universally regarded as the foundation of American custom car culture. Its proportions made it the platform of choice for postwar builders, earning legendary status and the enduring nickname “Lead Sled.†These cars became cultural icons, featured prominently in film, magazines, and early hot rod exhibitions, and remain the benchmark by which all traditional customs are measured.
This example delivers that heritage in its purest form, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire a Lead Sled that captures the era’s spirit while providing modern drivability and usability.
Summary
This 1949 Mercury Lead Sled represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most historically significant custom car designs ever produced—professionally built, lightly driven, and ready to be enjoyed. It is equally suited for display, cruising, or inclusion in a curated collection of significant American customs.
Offered by Central Classic Cars
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Phone: 419-517-1795
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