1951 Mercury - Cecil Proffitt

Beautiful 1951 Mercury Custom brought to you by CARuso Classic Cars. This 1951 over the top custom Mercury was built by the Top Mercury Builder, Cecil Proffitt at a cost of approx $150K! It is covered in Chrysler Perfection Pearl White paint with Yellow Graphics that gives it a classic look. Under the hood the chassis was modified to accept a powerful 350 Corvette engine with dressed up items, it is equipped with a performance manifold and a 600cfm Edelbrock carb. Corvette valve covers have polished fins. Chrome engine accessories include a 14' Moroso air cleaner, alternator, and an assortment of items. A 350 turbo transmission is married to a Nova rear end. Chopped front coils and lowering blocks account for the extra low ride height.

The body was chopped and filled everywhere! The drip rails were removed, and the door corners were rounded. Up front the headlights were frenched, and the grille shell was molded. The hood was shaved, and the hood corners were also rounded. The skirts are flushed-fit, and the lake pipers were molded to the rockers. 1956 Packard taillights ride in extended rear quarters. the continental kit valances were molded as well, and the continental kit valances were molded as well. The deck lid and the door handles were shaved. The body was then shot in pearl white with yellow pearl graphics. The grille was then custom-built to fit the new openings.

The interior of the Mercury is done in grey velour. A simple pleated panel graces the seats and the door panels. The dash is a '49 Mercury unit with custom guages. Creature features include a tilt wheel, A/C, and a Sony sound system. Wheels and tires are wide whites on chrome-reversed wheels with custom gold spinners.

Additional features include: Keyless entry, 60/40 electric seats, detailed interior (truck/engine), dual exhaust, Nova rear-end, Floor Shifter, skirts are flush-fit, lake pipes molded to rockers, and seat belts.

The body was chopped and filled everywhere! The drip rails were removed, and the door corners were rounded. Up front the headlights were frenched, and the grille shell was molded. The hood was shaved, and the hood corners were also rounded. The skirts are flushed-fit, and the lake pipers were molded to the rockers. 1956 Packard taillights ride in extended rear quarters. the continental kit valances were molded as well, and the continental kit valances were molded as well. The deck lid and the door handles were shaved. The body was then shot in pearl white with yellow pearl graphics. The grille was then custom-built to fit the new openings.

The interior of the Mercury is done in grey velour. A simple pleated panel graces the seats and the door panels. The dash is a '49 Mercury unit with custom guages. Creature features include a tilt wheel, A/C, and a Sony sound system. Wheels and tires are wide whites on chrome-reversed wheels with custom gold spinners.