58L-Y8 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) For Sale: 1939 Mercury coupe - $17,000 - Binghamton, NY - Project - Still Available, Price Reduced to $15,000: November 2021: See New Link Below: 1939 mercury - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale (craigslist.org) 1939 Mercury 2 dr ht flat head v/8 3speed floor shifted.... runs and drives well . I am listing it for a friend so any questions , 17k or best offer Contact: call Jake (607)-7-two-4-3-8-three-7 after 6:00 pm. Copy and paste in your email: 2a887bf0af29320c9c7fd6dd0c0150a6@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1939 Mercury coupe. Note: John Deere Green! What were they thinking?!? Appears to have rear fender seams leaded-in, running-board removed and lead-work on the lower fenders and rockers installed. Edited November 14, 2021 by 58L-Y8 Still Available, Price Reduced to $15,000: November 2021: (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 They say green is an automatic deduction in value. That green could completely kill a sale at almost any price. Now if you market it as the John Deere salesman model with some logos, then you might find a buyer keen on that color. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Even then, doubtful John Deere had their salesmen cars painted in their corporate colors. This poor car was either a dark blue or metallic gray and someone made a very bad color choice, note the door jams and under the decklid are still the prior colors. That always signifies quick, cheap repaint because they didn't figure out just to color match what it already was. Otherwise, might be a decent old Mercury in an attractive body style but now it has to be refinished to rid it of this ridiculous color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofasttoday Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1940 mercury didn't have the appeal the a forty ford did . but re hot roders could chop the top and make it into a very desirable hot rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 That is one color that will wake you up in the morning. Price seems a little high IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosmo Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 The 1939 Mercury tail lamps are among the most unusual I’ve ever seen. I’d like to see how they appear after dark when illuminated - especially from the side and 3/4 angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I think they're odd-looking, not as nice as Fords. Then someone did some unfortunate mods and painted it a terrible color. Asking price is wishful thinking. Cool taillights, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, suchan said: I think they're odd-looking, not as nice as Fords. Then someone did some unfortunate mods and painted it a terrible color. Asking price is wishful thinking. Cool taillights, though. Agreed on the paint and I don't like the 1/2 rear wheel cover. But I have always liked the roof line in back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 The best part of the 1939-'40 Mercury coupe design: the hardtop-style greenhouse. Same treatment as the concurrent Graham Combination Coupes, '39 Mopar Victoria coupes by Hayes, Cadillac 60 Special, '40-'48 Lincoln Continental coupes and my favorite, the Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Sport Brougham by LeBaron! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 2 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: The best part of the 1939-'40 Mercury coupe design: the hardtop-style greenhouse. Same treatment as the concurrent Graham Combination Coupes, '39 Mopar Victoria coupes by Hayes, Cadillac 60 Special, '40-'48 Lincoln Continental coupes and my favorite, the Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Sport Brougham by LeBaron! Agreed Steve. Looks great on the custom Lebaron for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/14/2021 at 10:58 AM, 58L-Y8 said: The best part of the 1939-'40 Mercury coupe design: the hardtop-style greenhouse. Same treatment as the concurrent Graham Combination Coupes, '39 Mopar Victoria coupes by Hayes, Cadillac 60 Special, '40-'48 Lincoln Continental coupes and my favorite, the Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Sport Brougham by LeBaron! 58L-Y8, you are 100% right. I don't know why guys nit pick this car. It is an unchopped '39 Merc, with those one year taillights. Show it some love1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Still Available, Price Reduced to $15,000: November 2021: 1939 Ford Mercury - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale (craigslist.org) Contact: call Jake (607)-7-two-4-3-8-three-7 after 6:00 pm.Copy and paste in your email: 8b4e218ab46b37a1934ad2b45d4b50ca@sale.craigslist.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 There is a good reason why, it's pretty ugly. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 UGLY!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Quick! Someone buy this poor Mercury and repaint it! Its dying from embarrassment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Can I paint it a matte slate blue? And the steering also to match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 37 minutes ago, supercub said: Can I paint it a matte slate blue? And the steering also to match? As long as its not John Deere green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 If it had the running boards it could look better, the fenders look like they have nowhere to go. It does look like it had a serious bond job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 39 minutes ago, supercub said: If it had the running boards it could look better, the fenders look like they have nowhere to go. It does look like it had a serious bond job. Removing the running boards, welding and leading the rear fenders to the body were old mild custom tricks practiced in the 1950's. Usually the bumpers disappeared off both ends, the exhaust stuck out ahead of the rear wheels, full moons or baby moons and wide whites. This poor Mercury may have been treated to that at some point in its life. Anyone checking it out should check to see if the flathead V8 is correct for a 1939 Mercury since flathead V8 engine swaps were so common in those years. Dealers offered a one-day service rebuilt engine swapped in when one's old flathead was getting tired. Drive in in the morning, leave later that day with a fresh factory rebuilt installed. There is work to return this car to factory original appearance. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 7/14/2021 at 9:58 AM, 58L-Y8 said: The best part of the 1939-'40 Mercury coupe There is no best part. It’s butt ugly even w/o the John Deere green. It sure as heck ain’t no ‘40 Ford coupe, & there’s no comparison in the two. One has beautiful flowing style & lines. The other looks like the designer was a 10 year old kid drawing his first car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 With the John Deere strike going into its 4th week, tractors are in big demand. Auctions are yielding 25% higher winning bids. The JD green may end up working to the seller's advantage, it may end up being repurposed as a doodlebug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1942aerosedan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Just curious if the car is still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 John Deere is looking for his missing paint. 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiclines Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 It's not on Craigslist anymore - you'd have to call/Contact: Jake (607)-7-two-4-3-8-three-7 per thread above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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