The 1950 Mercury Eight did not simply roll off the assembly line as another postwar American sedan. Within a few short years, it became the definitive canvas for customizers, the shape that turned ...

Before you start to say, "hey, this isn't a lowrider," we'll tell you that you're right. This chopped '50 Mercury might not strictly fall into the classic lowrider category, but it does qualify as a ...

HOT ROD has stated several times in the past that 1949-1951 Mercurys can be considered the foundation of the custom car craze. Nobody has proved our claim better than legendary customizer Dick Dean, ...

Why do early Mercurys make great traditional customs? We found out when 30 of the best Merc lead sleds showed up at the 2023 Burbank Road Kings car show. The 2023 Road Kings Car Show in Burbank, ...

The “Hirohata Merc,” commissioned in 1952 and one of the most famous custom cars of its era, is up for sale for the first time in over 60 years. By Brett Berk See more of our coverage in your search ...