Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 38
1947 Mercury Model 79M Station Wagon Chassis no. 799A 1597660
Sold for US$72,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 38
From the Estate of James Messenger
1947 Mercury Model 79M Station Wagon
1947 Mercury Model 79M Station Wagon
Audrain Concours Auction|29 September 2023, 16:00 EDT|Newport, Rhode Island, International Tennis Hall of Fame
1947 Mercury Model 79M Station Wagon
Chassis no. 799A 1597660
Chassis no. 799A 1597660
239.4ci Flathead V-8 Engine
Single Stromberg Downdraft Carburetor
100bhp at 3,600rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission with Columbia 2-Speed Rear Axle
Front Semi Elliptical and Rear Transverse Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*A rare and charming post-war Woody
*One of just 3,558 built
*Excellent woodwork
*Refreshingly authentic restoration
THE CAR OFFERED
In the immediate aftermath of World War II, the US auto industry scrambled to get back to the business of building cars. Factories had to be re-tooled from wartime production, and materials shortages caused headaches, and the buying public was snapping up new cars as quickly as they could be built. To meet demand quickly, the Big Three essentially resumed pre-war 1942 model production to avoid any delays.
Ford Motor Company's fledgling Mercury brand – made part of the Lincoln-Mercury division in 1945 – returned post-WWII with a line of handsome and well-equipped mid-market cars. Sharing much of their body panels with Ford, Mercury cars offered additional trim, more equipment, and more power. Between 1946 and 1948, Mercuries were largely unchanged as Ford Motor Company worked on the entirely new 1949 models.
The 1947 Mercury Model 79M 8-Passenger Station Wagon offered here is a lovely and eminently charming example. The wagon body, built by hand at Ford's Iron Mountain, Michigan plant, is made from the finest maple, birch and mahogany, and steel panels are finished in a period-appropriate shade of beige to complement the woodwork and accentuate the country-cottage feel. The older high-quality restoration has mellowed gently, taking on a wonderfully inviting character that encourages regular enjoyment.
At $2,207 in 1947, the Station Wagon was the most expensive car in Mercury's range, and thus was well-equipped. This car is correctly offered with leather upholstery (only fitted to Wagons and Convertibles), a heater, AM radio, 100bhp Flathead, and Columbia 2-Speed overdrive rear axle.
Honestly presented, brimming with character, and with room for a virtual platoon of your friends and family, this rare Mercury wagon is the ideal family-friendly classic for your stable.
Single Stromberg Downdraft Carburetor
100bhp at 3,600rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission with Columbia 2-Speed Rear Axle
Front Semi Elliptical and Rear Transverse Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*A rare and charming post-war Woody
*One of just 3,558 built
*Excellent woodwork
*Refreshingly authentic restoration
THE CAR OFFERED
In the immediate aftermath of World War II, the US auto industry scrambled to get back to the business of building cars. Factories had to be re-tooled from wartime production, and materials shortages caused headaches, and the buying public was snapping up new cars as quickly as they could be built. To meet demand quickly, the Big Three essentially resumed pre-war 1942 model production to avoid any delays.
Ford Motor Company's fledgling Mercury brand – made part of the Lincoln-Mercury division in 1945 – returned post-WWII with a line of handsome and well-equipped mid-market cars. Sharing much of their body panels with Ford, Mercury cars offered additional trim, more equipment, and more power. Between 1946 and 1948, Mercuries were largely unchanged as Ford Motor Company worked on the entirely new 1949 models.
The 1947 Mercury Model 79M 8-Passenger Station Wagon offered here is a lovely and eminently charming example. The wagon body, built by hand at Ford's Iron Mountain, Michigan plant, is made from the finest maple, birch and mahogany, and steel panels are finished in a period-appropriate shade of beige to complement the woodwork and accentuate the country-cottage feel. The older high-quality restoration has mellowed gently, taking on a wonderfully inviting character that encourages regular enjoyment.
At $2,207 in 1947, the Station Wagon was the most expensive car in Mercury's range, and thus was well-equipped. This car is correctly offered with leather upholstery (only fitted to Wagons and Convertibles), a heater, AM radio, 100bhp Flathead, and Columbia 2-Speed overdrive rear axle.
Honestly presented, brimming with character, and with room for a virtual platoon of your friends and family, this rare Mercury wagon is the ideal family-friendly classic for your stable.
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