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VIN 99A120444

1940 Mercury Custom Convertible

Mecum
Kissimmee 202568,599 milesAutomatic
SoldJan 17, 2025
Sold for$57,200
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Summary
This 1940 Mercury Custom Convertible, known as “Sweeter Than Wine,” was built by Bob Johnson in 1981 and featured in Classic & Custom magazine. It boasts extensive custom bodywork including a chopped top, nosed and decked panels, frenched headlights, and molded rear fenders, all finished in custom Candy Wild Cherry paint with contrasting scallops. The car is powered by a 350 CI Chevrolet V-8 engine with an Edelbrock intake and carburetor, paired with a TH350 automatic transmission, and features a significantly lowered suspension, 1965 Thunderbird seats with Wine velour, air conditioning, and power steering.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
168 (10%)
Jul 24, 2026
Color
Wild Cherry
1 (<1%)
Jan 17, 2025
Transmission
762 (46%)
Oct 9, 2026
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Listing history

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  • Jan 17, 2025
    Mecum
    Sold· this listing
    $57k
Sold for
$57k
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