Pack Automotive Museum
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1950 Mercury “Woody” History Overview: Mercury was fully re-styled in 1949 with smooth, curving lines that made it appear much longer than before—even though its 118-inch wheelbase was the same before. In fact it shared its body shell with smaller 1949 Lincoln. Mercury also benefited a heftier engine: the L-head had been stroked 0.25 inch for a displacement of 255.5 inches and delivered 110 hp @ 3600 rpm. The station wagon continued to offer real wood for its siding. Ford Motor Company at that time owned a wood processing plant in Iron Mountain, Michigan. At its beginning it provided wood flooring for the Model T and later produced wood for Ford and Mercury station wagons. The pant also produced charcoal as a by-product of its wood production. This plant was later sold and continued to produce charcoal at this location. Interestingly, a cousin by marriage and a collaborator with Henry Ford in the wood processing plant was named E.G. Kingsford. “Kingsford” charcoal still grille our burgers, ribs, stakes, and chicken today. Total 1950 Mercury Car Production: 293,658 MSRP: $2,561.00 Stock Number C 191
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1950 Mercury “Woody” VIN Number: 50LA43119M Transmission: 3-Speed Column Shift Equipment:
Wheelbase: 118.0-inches Stock Number: C 191 |
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