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Lovingly known as Ms. Merc, this 1951 Mercury was Barbara Johnson’s pride and joy. As a longtime Chevy dealership owner, Barbara had a deep passion for automobiles, and this car became a centerpiece of her shared life with Paul Harper. With Paul’s artistry and Barbara’s enthusiasm, Ms. Merck represents not only a classic Mercury but also the enduring bond between two people who lived and breathed cars. It is a reflection of Paul’s commitment to authenticity and detail, infused with Barbara’s love for driving and collecting.
Make: Mercury
Model: 2 Dr Coupe
Engine: Flathead V-8 (Victor Vuilsteke)
Transmission: 3 speed Manual
Exterior Color: Turquoise Blue
Interior Color: Green and White (Jasper's--Tacoma, WA)
Trim: Custom
Highlights
--Show Winner
--Chopped 4.5 inches (The Chop Shop--Bend, OR)
--Kong Aluminum Heads
--Custom Dual Exhaust
--Air Conditioning
--Heater
--Power Windows
--Appraised for $80k in 2011 by Auto Ideas
Lovingly known as Ms. Merc, this 1951 Mercury was Barbara Johnson’s pride and joy. As a longtime Chevy dealership owner, Barbara had a deep passion for automobiles, and this car became a centerpiece of her shared life with Paul Harper. With Paul’s artistry and Barbara’s enthusiasm, Ms. Merck represents not only a classic Mercury but also the enduring bond between two people who lived and breathed cars. It is a reflection of Paul’s commitment to authenticity and detail, infused with Barbara’s love for driving and collecting.
Make: Mercury
Model: 2 Dr Coupe
Engine: Flathead V-8 (Victor Vuilsteke)
Transmission: 3 speed Manual
Exterior Color: Turquoise Blue
Interior Color: Green and White (Jasper's--Tacoma, WA)
Trim: Custom
Highlights
--Show Winner
--Chopped 4.5 inches (The Chop Shop--Bend, OR)
--Kong Aluminum Heads
--Custom Dual Exhaust
--Air Conditioning
--Heater
--Power Windows
--Appraised for $80k in 2011 by Auto Ideas