1941 Mercury Custom Coachcraft Coupe
- Engine
- Flathead V8 with high-compression heads and dual Stromberg 97 carburetors
A highly individualised coachbuilt Mercury commissioned in 1941 by Peter Stengel from Coachcraft Ltd. of West Hollywood, reportedly at a cost of around $6,000. Built on new 1941 Mercury mechanicals, the car features an ingenious three-piece removable roof with T-tops, a disappearing side-window arrangement, sectioned hood, steeply raked windscreen, and a flathead V-8 fitted with Eddie Meyer heads and twin Stromberg carburettors. Surviving early American custom cars of this calibre are uncommon; this example has been exhibited at the Petersen Automotive Museum and shown at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$252,000
- 1941 →Factory deliveryPeter Stengelpartial documentation
Commissioned Coachcraft to construct a bespoke body on new 1941 Mercury running gear, reportedly at a cost of around $6,000 at the time.
Competition
- —Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Car was displayed at this prestigious concours as a notable example of early American coachbuilt custom culture; exact year of appearance not stated.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A high-quality restoration was carried out, bringing the car to the standard required for exhibition at major automotive museums and concours events.
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