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For the 1946 model year, the 69M received a new grille. The Liquamatic Drive automatic transmission option was no longer offered. The Sportsman convertible, featuring wood body panels, was new for this year and only 205 were produced during the 1946 model year.
For 1946, Mercury produced 86,603 vehicles, making it the 12th largest automaker during this era.
This 1946 Mercury Sportsman was delivered new to an executive of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company in Ohio, one of the largest manufacturers of steel. It was traded in 1949, now showing 20,000 miles on the odometer, to Bartholomew Motors of Warren, Ohio. They sold it to Franklin Ledru Moody of Orwell, Ohio for $1,495.
The car was found in 1974 and later acquired by woodie collector Donald Narus of Parma, Ohio, and restored by Don Newby of Bondurant, Indiana. It later joined the collection of Curt Heaton in Corona del Mar, California, before coming into the car of Nick Alexander in 2003.
This Sportsman has a Maple and Mahogany body and deep Navy Blue paint. There is a black canvas top with red piping, lined inside with tan canvas. There are lap belts in the front for two. The trunk floor is black rubber and the dashboard has restored mahogany woodgrain.
Between April and December of 1946, there were just 205 examples of the Mercury Sportman convertibles built. This would be the final year of its production.
In 2009, this 1946 Mercury Sportsman was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction in Monterey, California presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $275,000-$350,000 and was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $368,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
For 1946, Mercury produced 86,603 vehicles, making it the 12th largest automaker during this era.
This 1946 Mercury Sportsman was delivered new to an executive of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company in Ohio, one of the largest manufacturers of steel. It was traded in 1949, now showing 20,000 miles on the odometer, to Bartholomew Motors of Warren, Ohio. They sold it to Franklin Ledru Moody of Orwell, Ohio for $1,495.
The car was found in 1974 and later acquired by woodie collector Donald Narus of Parma, Ohio, and restored by Don Newby of Bondurant, Indiana. It later joined the collection of Curt Heaton in Corona del Mar, California, before coming into the car of Nick Alexander in 2003.
This Sportsman has a Maple and Mahogany body and deep Navy Blue paint. There is a black canvas top with red piping, lined inside with tan canvas. There are lap belts in the front for two. The trunk floor is black rubber and the dashboard has restored mahogany woodgrain.
Between April and December of 1946, there were just 205 examples of the Mercury Sportman convertibles built. This would be the final year of its production.
In 2009, this 1946 Mercury Sportsman was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction in Monterey, California presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $275,000-$350,000 and was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $368,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
2009 RM Auctions - Nick Alexander Woodie Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $368,500
1946 Mercury Series 69M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercury Series 69M
(Data based on Model Year 1946 sales)
1946 Mercury 69M Station Wagon Chassis#: 99a1121109 Sold for USD$68,200 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1946 Mercury Station Wagon Chassis#: 99A1121109 Sold for USD$89,600 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1946 Mercury Custom Sold for USD$5,750 2021 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
1946 Mercury Woody Wagon Sold for USD$51,700 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
1946 Mercury Station Wagon Chassis#: 99A979657 Sold for USD$68,200 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1946 Mercury Monterey Resto Mod Sold for USD$22,000 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
1946 Mercury Sold for USD$20,900 2018 Mecum : Dallas | |
1946 MERCURY CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: AZ269653 Sold for USD$27,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1946 Mercury Custom Coupe Chassis#: 799A1979397 Sold for USD$22,000 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1946 MERCURY CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: AZ269653 Sold for USD$17,050 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1946 MERCURY SUPER DELUXE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: DRF79485 Sold for USD$38,500 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1946 Mercury Convertible Chassis#: WA98247692 Sold for USD$25,000 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | |
1946 Mercury Convertible Sold for USD$17,750 2017 Silver Auction - Arizona in January 2017 | |
1946 Mercury Club Coupe Street Rod Chassis#: 6D14637 Sold for USD$14,000 2016 Mecum : Anaheim | |
1946 Mercury Sold for USD$8,000 2016 Mecum : Chicago | |
1946 Mercury Sold for USD$8,500 2016 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1946 Mercury Convertible Sold for USD$23,500 2016 Mecum Portland | |
1946 Mercury Convertible Sold for USD$34,000 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1946 MERCURY BUSINESS COUPE Sold for USD$13,650 2016 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 60 | |
1946 MERCURY BUSINESS CPE Sold for USD$13,650 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 |
Mercury Series 69Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1946 Mercury Series 69M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1946 Mercury Woody Wagon | 2021 Mecum : Las Vegas | $41,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Sieries 69M | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1946 Mercury Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $20,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $22,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Convertible | 2016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction | $30,000 | $40,000 | ||
1946 Mercury Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kansas City Spring | $32,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Coupe | 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale | $14,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Coupe Street Rod 350 CI, Automatic | 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago | ||||
1946 Mercury Coupe Street Rod | 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | ||||
1946 Mercury Deluxe Street Rod 350 CI, Automatic | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | $42,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Deluxe Street Rod 350 CI, Automatic | 2012 Mecum Houston, Tx | $52,000 | |||
1946 MERCURY BUSINESS COUPE | 99A100570 | 2010 McCormick's Auction #49 Palm Springs, CA | $27,000 | ||
1946 Mercury Street Rod Coupe | 2010 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $22,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Street Rod Coupe | 2010 Mecum Auctions Des Moines, IA Auction | $20,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Street Rod Coupe | 2010 Mecum Auctions Des Moines, IA Auction | $23,000 | |||
1946 Mercury Station Wagon | 99A-985138 | 2010 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'EleganceCollectors' Motorcars | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
1946 Mercury Coupe | 2009 Silver Auction Big Sky Collector Car Auction | $14,000 | |||
1946 MERCURY 2 DR COUPE | 99A1249591 | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009 | $19,000 | ||
1946 Mercury Custom Coupe | 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $7,500 |
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