1949 Mercury Six-Passenger Coupe
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This press release photo shows the new look of the 1949 Mercury. Buyers liked it and sales jumped. The 1949-1951 models became some of the most popular Mercurys made. The stylish vehicles also became favorites of 1950s customizers.
This press release photo shows the new look of the 1949 Mercury. Buyers liked it and sales jumped. The 1949-1951 models became some of the most popular Mercurys made. The stylish vehicles also became favorites of 1950s customizers.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
January 1948
Subject Date
January 1948
Creators
Ford Motor Company. Photographic Department
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Probably photographed in January 1948.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.86020.504
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
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