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GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this iconic 1949 Mercury Coupe custom for your consideration. Known around the Indianapolis car scene and impossible to mistake for anything else, this chopped Merc is the definition of traditional lead sled styling with a bold, unmistakable personality. Finished in a striking combination of pastel pink and deep metallic purple with hand-laid flame graphics stretching down both sides, this Mercury captures the spirit of the 1950s custom car movement while still turning heads decades later. Nicknamed “Low Fat,” this coupe sits low and long with the unmistakable silhouette that made the 1949-1951 Mercury one of the most legendary custom platforms of all time.
The body has been extensively modified in true old-school custom fashion, featuring a chopped roofline, frenched headlights, shaved trim, nosed hood, smooth decklid, and a clean overall appearance that gives the car its flowing, streamlined look. Wide whitewall tires paired with chrome smoothie-style wheels complete the timeless cruiser aesthetic perfectly. The older restoration still presents extremely well and has developed the kind of character that fits a car with local notoriety and years of enjoyment behind it.
Power comes from a strong-running 402ci V8 paired with a highly desirable 4-speed manual transmission, giving this Mercury far more attitude and driver engagement than most traditional customs. Opening the hood reveals a color-matched engine bay complete with custom flame detailing on the air cleaner, while the dual exhaust system gives the car an unmistakable rumble. The undercarriage appears clean and solid, showing a well-kept custom that has clearly been cared for throughout its life.
Inside, the cabin blends custom touches with classic hot rod simplicity. Gray bucket seats provide comfort, while the painted dashboard and matching pink accents tie the interior into the exterior theme beautifully. Auxiliary gauges, custom switchgear, aftermarket audio, and a floor-mounted shifter reinforce the car’s driver-focused hot rod personality. The chopped roof and wraparound styling create that unmistakable cockpit feel that only an early custom Mercury can provide.
Few cars represent American custom car culture better than a chopped 1949 Mercury, and this one does it with personality, presence, and unmistakable style. Whether you know it from local shows, cruises, or simply from seeing it roll by, “Low Fat” is the kind of custom that leaves an impression everywhere it goes. This is not a cookie-cutter build—it is a rolling piece of custom car history with timeless lead sled attitude.
Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing, and/or $240 documentation fees.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage, please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
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