1948 Mercury Other Taffy Brown

From the final year of its styling generation, and described by its selling dealer as “truly exceptional,” this 1948 cury eight-passenger station wagon is one of 1,889 produced, and is reported to retain its original engine, Birdseye maple exterior wood, and leather interior. The cury’s powertrain is said to have been upgraded with a two-speed rear axle. The three-row interior includes a removable third seat and a back seat that folds down for cargo space. Said to be a past magazine feature car and a show award winner, the cury has apparently been under recent ownership dating to 1996. The seller says that the engine, transmission, and rear end have been mechanically rebuilt, with the brakes and suspension noted to have been recently serviced. The leather seating surfaces show tears and splits in places. The engine is reportedly upgraded with a new radiator, an electric fuel pump, exhaust headers and dual exhausts. The car is clearly very presentable. h the engine bay and underside present as clean.

• The 255-cu.in L-head V8, factory rated at 110 horsepower, is described as original.
• The engine, transmission, and rear end have reportedly been rebuilt.
• The wood materials appear to be in excellent condition, with no obvious visual damage.
• The vinyl roof appears to be in excellent condition.
• All chrome looks to be complete, undamaged, and in very good overall condition.
• The cury is equipped with a split tailgate that mounts a spare tire.
• The steel bodywork shows no dents, scrapes or other damage.
• A new radiator and electric fuel pump have reportedly been installed.
• The seller notes the presence of exhaust headers and dual exhausts.
• The cury is equipped with sliding rear windows.
• The rear axle has two driver-selectable speeds.
• The dashboard appears to have full factory trim and all small controls.
• The engine bay and underside both present cleanly.
• The selling dealer makes no statement about paint originality.
• A factory AM radio is installed.
• The car is optioned with the co-Therm heating system.
• A factory clock is present in the dash.
• A magazine article on the car and a show trophy will be provided.
• The seller describes the cury as “superb in every respect.”
• Seat belts have been installed.

• No additional parts or accessories are included.

• The leather seating surfaces exhibit wear and splitting.

• This 1948 cury station wagon is one of 1,889 produced that year.
• The wagon is upgraded with exhaust headers and a two-speed rear axle.
• All wood appears to be undamaged and in very good overall condition.
• The interior leather has visible tears in places.
• The odometer reads 70,810 miles, but actual mileage is unknown.

The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean and open fornia title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. This 1948 cury station wagon is reported to have undergone mechanical maintenance and refurbishment, and presents strongly, with the seating surfaces in need of repair.

Please note: If the winning bidder is a fornia resident, the selling dealer is required by fornia law to register the vehicle in the buyer’s name and collect the appropriate sales tax and registration fees. Out of state buyers will have the title assigned to them but will not be charged the fornia taxes and fees.