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The post-War Mercurys were impressive, but their popularity was taken to new heights when actor James Dean made the teen thriller Rebel Without a Cause in 1955. The models were also popular with hot-rodders, and many of the 300,000 were transformed into 'lead sleds.'
For 1951, Mercury gave their vehicles a new grille that became integrated with the signal lights. The horizontal type taillights were replaced with a vertical design. Standard equipment included a chrome gravel shield and rocker panels. The 1951 designs also had wraparound bumpers and lower rear quarter panel trim.
1951 body styles included a convertible, station wagon, Monterey Coupe, Sport Sedan, and a Sport Coupe.
Mercury produced just 31,865 convertibles during the three-year run of this model. Few changes were made year-to-year. Selling for a base of $2,597, the 1951 convertibles are the rarest, with just 6,759 delivered. It is believed that about 50 of the 1951 convertibles survive.
This example has just 66,805 original miles. It has never been modified and was previously owned by a museum in Florida. It is finished in the rare convertible-only color of Vassar Yellow with a black/red leather interior and a black Haartz cloth top with red piping. Power is from a 255 cubic-inch flathead V8 motor and a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive. It has power windows and a power seat. The extensive list of options includes a radio, heater, rocker moldings, cowl scuff plates, a front grille guard, rear bumper guards, an exhaust deflector, and a gas door guard. The car rides on BF Goodrich wide whitewall tires, ribbed rear fender skirts, and is fitted with turn signals.
In 2012, this vehicle was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $90,000-$110,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $77,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
For 1951, Mercury gave their vehicles a new grille that became integrated with the signal lights. The horizontal type taillights were replaced with a vertical design. Standard equipment included a chrome gravel shield and rocker panels. The 1951 designs also had wraparound bumpers and lower rear quarter panel trim.
1951 body styles included a convertible, station wagon, Monterey Coupe, Sport Sedan, and a Sport Coupe.
Mercury produced just 31,865 convertibles during the three-year run of this model. Few changes were made year-to-year. Selling for a base of $2,597, the 1951 convertibles are the rarest, with just 6,759 delivered. It is believed that about 50 of the 1951 convertibles survive.
This example has just 66,805 original miles. It has never been modified and was previously owned by a museum in Florida. It is finished in the rare convertible-only color of Vassar Yellow with a black/red leather interior and a black Haartz cloth top with red piping. Power is from a 255 cubic-inch flathead V8 motor and a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive. It has power windows and a power seat. The extensive list of options includes a radio, heater, rocker moldings, cowl scuff plates, a front grille guard, rear bumper guards, an exhaust deflector, and a gas door guard. The car rides on BF Goodrich wide whitewall tires, ribbed rear fender skirts, and is fitted with turn signals.
In 2012, this vehicle was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $90,000-$110,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $77,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000
Sale Price :
USD $45,920
2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $110,000
Sale Price :
USD $77,000
1951 Mercury Series 1CM Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercury Series 1CM
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
BUCK OWENS 1951 MERCURY CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 51LA22193M Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1951 Mercury Monterey Coupe Chassis#: 51la22987m Sold for USD$22,000 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1951 Mercury Custom Coupe Chassis#: 510a21627m Sold for USD$66,000 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1951 Mercury Coupe Chassis#: 51sl24812m Sold for USD$21,450 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1951 Mercury Woody Wagon Chassis#: 51me52474m Sold for USD$53,900 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1951 Mercury Convertible Chassis#: 51SL77233M Sold for USD$45,920 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1951 MERCURY CLUB COUPE Chassis#: 51DA39734M Sold for USD$46,200 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1951 MERCURY CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 51SL16380M Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1951 Mercury Lead Sled Sold for USD$77,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1951 Mercury Sedan Sold for USD$19,250 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1951 Mercury Coupe Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1951 Mercury Sedan Sold for USD$24,200 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1951 Mercury Sedan Sold for USD$30,800 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1951 Mercury Coupe Sold for USD$44,000 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1951 Mercury Sedan Sold for USD$29,700 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1951 Mercury Deluxe Sport Sold for USD$72,000 2022 GAA : February 2022 | |
1951 Mercury Monterey Coupe Chassis#: 51DA29790M Sold for USD$47,600 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1951 MERCURY M74 SPORT SEDAN Chassis#: 51LA18105M Sold for USD$18,700 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1951 Mercury Coupe Sold for USD$77,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1951 MERCURY CLUB COUPE Chassis#: 51SL29344M Sold for USD$38,500 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Houston |
Mercury Series 1CMs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Mercury Series 1CM's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1951 Mercury Custom Coupe | 51sl19737m | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $40,000 | ||
1951 Mercury Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $40,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $33,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Sedan | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $20,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Custom Sedan | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Custom | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Custom Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Las Vegas | $55,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Custom | 2021 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1951 Mercury M1 Pickup | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $35,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1951 MERCURY CUSTOM | 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring | ||||
1951 Mercury Eight Coupe Custom | 51SL77630M | 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |||
1951 Mercury Sedan | 2020 GAA : November 2020 | $20,500 | |||
1951 Mercury Convertible | 51SL71734M | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
1951 Mercury Station Wagon | 51DA55883M | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1951 Mercury Convertible | 51SL71734M | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $90,000 | $100,000 | |
1951 Mercury Woody | 51ME67521M | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $40,000 | ||
1951 MERCURY COUPE | 2019 McCormick's # 66 | $56,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Sedan | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $24,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Monterey | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $39,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Merc-O-Matic | 2018 GAA : November 2018 | $16,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Custom Sedan | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | $37,500 | |||
1951 Mercury Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $18,000 | |||
1951 MERCURY CONVERTIBLE CVTBLE | 2018 McCormick's Auction # 64 | $55,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Monterey | 2017 GAA : July | $23,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Monterey | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $60,000 | $70,000 | ||
1951 Mercury Lead Sled | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $50,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Coupe | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | |||
1951 Mercury Convertible | 51LA18523M | 2016 Mecum : Anaheim | $50,000 | ||
1951 Mercury Monterey Coupe | 2016 GAA : October | $26,500 | |||
1951 Mercury Sport Coupe | 51SL124801M | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $26,000 |
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