This lot includes an OEM Mercury Hood Ornament for model years 1949-1951, part # 8M-16850. The ornament is complete and unbroken and has the mounting studs. For 1949, Mercury introduced its first postwar model line. The first Mercury of the combined Lincoln-Mercury Division, the Mercury Eight now shared its body with the Lincoln (instead of the Ford). Keeping its 118-inch wheelbase, the Mercury was sized between its two divisional counterparts. In place of the updated prewar body, Mercury adopted a "pontoon" body, ending the use of running boards entirely, along with separate fenders. The 239 Flathead V8 was carried over, producing more power than in its Ford counterpart. Within its era and beyond, the third-generation Mercury Eight was popular with customizers. The Eight became the definitive "lead sled", much as the 1932 Ford V-8, "Deuce" was becoming the definitive hot rod. The "flying jet" style vehicle ornament was a continuation of a style first seen in the 1930s and continued into the 1960s. This hood ornament is in amazingly good condition, chrome plating is bright, slight pitting exhibited on the top surfaces, underside exhibits more pitting. Normal light scratches noted, no other obvious marring noted. Measures 4.5"W x 13"L x 2"D approximately.

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