Title:
Mercury ‘49 Drag Merc
Description:
The ’49 Drag Merc is a drag racing version of a 1949 Mercury Eight. It is the second 1949 Mercury done by Hot Wheels, along with the highly customized and modified Purple Passion.
In posters, this casting was titled ”’49-’50 Mercury Pro Mod”. The casting lost its folding wheelie bar in 2023, as well as the chrome spoiler being changed to metal, becoming part of the body.
Versions
2010 card
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1949-50
Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Designer: Ford Motor Company
Specialty: With zoomy pipes, wheelie bar and big block V8 drag racing engine, this custom sled is one sweet modified ride.
In posters, this casting was titled ”’49-’50 Mercury Pro Mod”. The casting lost its folding wheelie bar in 2023, as well as the chrome spoiler being changed to metal, becoming part of the body.
Versions
2010 card
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1949-50
Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Designer: Ford Motor Company
Specialty: With zoomy pipes, wheelie bar and big block V8 drag racing engine, this custom sled is one sweet modified ride.
Year:
2012
Brand:
Hot Wheels
Model:
Drag Racer
Color:
Flat Black w/Yellow tampos, ”JEGS.com”
Series:
HW Performance ’12
Type of Vehicle:
Classic 40s drag racer
Type of Wheels:
5SP
Toy Number:
W4442-09A0L
Collector Number:
142/247
Series Number:
2/10
Asst. Number:
L2593
Case:
Original
Scale:
1:64
Country:
Malaysia
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:38:30
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-06-20
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:38:30
