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Classic Cruiser: 1953 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1953 Mercury Custom
Location:
Otis, MA
Description:
“This 1953 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe is in very good condition for its age,” the seller notes. “There are no major surface flaws, no history of accidents, and it has been kept in a garage.” She continues, “I’m the surviving spouse of the owner, a lifelong classics enthusiast whose passion was great midcentury cars in good original condition. He would lightly detail them but not make any major changes. He bought them to enjoy them, drive them around the neighborhood, and show them locally at car meets and shows. As he got older, he sold most of his classics, but this was one of the few he held on to.” FEATURES The seller believes the mileage reading on the odometer is accurate.Body code-60E on the data plate identifies this car as a Mercury Custom Sport Coupe.She also believes that the 125-horsepower, 255.4-cu.in. L-head V8 is original to the vehicle.Dual exhausts and an aftermarket open-element air cleaner have been added.So too, has a remote K&N oil filter and an aftermarket radiator overflow tank.The electrical system has been upgraded to 12-volts, and a Diehard battery was installed.A modern fuse box was mounted in the engine bay, and an alternator replaced the generator.The three-speed Merc-O-Matic Drive automatic transmission is column shifted.No prior body damage has been reported.The exterior color is code-7 Banff Blue, per the data plate.At some point, the top was repainted in what appears to be Superior Blue Metallic.If the car was factory Banff Blue with a Superior Blue Metallic roof, the color code would be 27.The exterior brightwork presents well in the photos.Trim code-352 denotes a gray and white broadcloth interior.However, upholstery on the front and rear seats was replaced with light blue vinyl.A more modern radio and Bosch accessory gauges were added.It looks like a power steering pump was mounted at the front of the engine, but no belt is on it.Four-wheel drum brakes are present.Whitewall tires are mounted on stock 15-inch steel wheels, painted red, with wheel covers. COMES WITH No additional items were listed for this car. NEEDS This car has "normal wear and tear," per the seller.There are some spots on the carpet. OVERVIEW The Mercury’s “Jet-scoop” hood and “racy slanted taillamps” provide a sporty appearance.Mild induction and exhaust upgrades promise higher output.An updated electrical system increases reliability.The car is said to have been maintained well and garage stored. DOCUMENTATION The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Massachusetts title in her late husband's name. “This 1953 Mercury Custom [Sport Coupe] is a fine car and deserves to be cared for and driven, which I cannot do,” she adds.
Body Type:
2dr Car
Transmission:
Automatic Transmission
Features:
Power Steering
Posted:
August 1 on Americanlisted
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Classic Cruiser: 1953 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe is a 1953 Mercury Custom Coupe in Otis MA. Find other listings by searching for 1953 Mercury Custom in Pittsfield on Oodle Classifieds.
Classic Cruiser: 1953 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe is a 1953 Mercury Custom Coupe in Otis MA. Find other listings by searching for 1953 Mercury Custom in Pittsfield on Oodle Classifieds.