1941 Mercury Model 19A Club Convertible Coupe

This Mercury was owned by its original owner for over 38 years. It was purchased in April of 1941 from the dealer H.W. Ewing by Carlton Nichols of Rising Sun, Maryland. A 1929 Ford Coupe was traded for the Mercury, which had been optioned with five whitewall tires and a radio.

During his ownership, the car was shown at 56 shows, claiming first-place awards at 14 events. In 1974 Mr. Nichols relocated to Fort Myers, Florida, and brought the Mercury along with him. It was later sold to Ed de Garbolewski, and he presented the car at an AACA Keystone Region gathering, probably during the 1980s. By the late 1990s, the car had passed into the collection of Duane Sell, who exhibited the car at the 2000 Meadow Brook Hall Concours d'Elegance. It remained with Mr. Sell for two decades.

This Mercury is equipped with a heater, clock, and an AM radio. There is a power soft top sewn from proper tan canvas with red welting. There are optional rear fender skirts and the wheels are mounted with period-correct wide whitewall tires. The interior houses an Art Deco-styled dash panel, maroon upholstery with white trim, and a white steering wheel.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2021