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The Mercury Model 89M is powered by a 239.4 cubic-inch V8 engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission with Columbia rear end. Its wheelbase measures 118 inches and there are four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
Its body is made of very rare birdseye maple, particularly prized for fine furniture and wood accessories. The swirling grain of the wood resembles the eye of a bird, hence the name. It was fairly common in Ford's Iron Mountain forest, which had the climatic conditions for growing this type of pattern.
This Mercury is a nicely freshened original example that has been repainted in the original Tuscon Tan color. The seats are all the original red leather and they do show some wear. There are black rubber floor mats in the front and rear and the dashboard is the original mahogany woodgrain with only a few scratches.
This car was acquired by nick Alexander in May of 1996. It has received a Rouge Award for its original interior from the Early Ford V8 Club at Temecula, California. Currently, the car has just over 70,000 miles on the odometer.
In 2009, this 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 $100,000-$140,000 and was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $143,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
Its body is made of very rare birdseye maple, particularly prized for fine furniture and wood accessories. The swirling grain of the wood resembles the eye of a bird, hence the name. It was fairly common in Ford's Iron Mountain forest, which had the climatic conditions for growing this type of pattern.
This Mercury is a nicely freshened original example that has been repainted in the original Tuscon Tan color. The seats are all the original red leather and they do show some wear. There are black rubber floor mats in the front and rear and the dashboard is the original mahogany woodgrain with only a few scratches.
This car was acquired by nick Alexander in May of 1996. It has received a Rouge Award for its original interior from the Early Ford V8 Club at Temecula, California. Currently, the car has just over 70,000 miles on the odometer.
In 2009, this 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 $100,000-$140,000 and was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $143,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
Sale Price :
USD $62,700
2009 RM Auctions - Nick Alexander Woodie Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $140,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
1948 Mercury Series 89M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercury Series 89M
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Mercury Sedan Chassis#: 899a2260177 Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1948 Mercury Eight Convertible Chassis#: 899a2283874 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1948 MERCURY CUSTOM STATION WAGON Chassis#: AZ387729 Sold for USD$154,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1948 MERCURY 89M STATION WAGON Chassis#: 899A2147090 Sold for USD$62,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1948 Mercury Sedan Sold for USD$12,650 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1948 Mercury Coupe Sold for USD$6,600 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1948 Mercury Convertible Sold for USD$28,600 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1948 Mercury Convertible Sold for USD$62,700 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1948 Mercury Coupe Sold for USD$45,100 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1948 Mercury Club Convertible Chassis#: 899A2188958 Sold for USD$50,400 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1948 Mercury Custom Sold for USD$15,400 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1948 Mercury Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 899A2309683 Sold for USD$35,840 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1948 Mercury Convertible Sold for USD$27,500 2021 GAA : July 2021 | |
1948 Mercury Eight Convertible Sold for USD$37,400 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | |
1948 MERCURY Convertible Sold for USD$35,000 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | |
1948 Mercury Custom Convertible Sold for USD$27,500 2020 Mecum : Dallas | |
1948 Mercury Convertible Chassis#: 899A2303694 Sold for USD$29,150 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1948 Mercury Convertible Chassis#: 899A2309683 Sold for USD$30,250 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1948 Mercury Convertible Sold for USD$36,850 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1948 Mercury Marmon-Herrington Station Wagon Chassis#: 899A2201568 Sold for USD$207,200 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey |
Mercury Series 89Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Mercury Series 89M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1948 Mercury Convertible | 899a2188958 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $43,000 | ||
1948 Mercury Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $70,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $32,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Woody Wagon | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $50,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Convertible | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1948 Mercury Convertible | 899A2309683 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $50,000 | $55,000 | |
1948 Mercury Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Houston | $40,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Eight Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $28,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Eight Convertible | 899A2155227 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1948 Mercury Coupe Street Rod | 2018 Mecum : Houston | $12,500 | |||
1948 MERCURY COUPE | 2018 McCormick's Auction # 64 | $18,500 | |||
1948 Mercury Templeton Saturn | 2017 GAA : July | $205,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Woody Wagon | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
1948 Mercury Convertible Coupe | 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | $37,500 | |||
1948 Mercury Convertible | 2016 Mecum Portland | $27,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Convertible | 1707639 | 2016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
1948 Mercury Eight Convertible | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1948 Mercury Eight Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Denver | $34,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Seattle | $36,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Coupe Street Rod | 2015 Mecum : Houston | ||||
1948 Mercury Custom Convertible | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $49,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Custom Convertible | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $49,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Coupe | 2014 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic | $7,500 | |||
1948 Mercury Convertible Street Rod | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $24,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Convertible Street Rod | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $24,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Custom Convertible | 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas | ||||
1948 MERCURY CUSTOM COUPE | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
1948 MERCURY CONVERTIBLE | 2011 McCormicks Auction #50 Palm Springs CA | $28,000 | |||
1948 Mercury Coupe | 2009 Classic Car Auction of Michigan | $17,500 | |||
1948 MERCURY CONVERTIBLE | 2007 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $36,000 |
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