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Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by NorthSouth » Thu Jun 26, 2025 6:48 pm

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Hello fellow Model T-ers,

I am looking for a Mercury, or Paco, or similar period correct "bodied" speedster in restored condition.
Would any of you know of one that might be for sale. I am aware of one in Sweden. Area code: (323)

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by Original Smith » Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:27 pm

Try the classifieds.

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by JTT3 » Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:45 pm

Steve here is a link to the classified add in the forum from the late Bob Shirley’s estate that was purchased at the auctions. It’s an early Mercury body. Hope this helps.

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:36 pm

Jarvis Erickson up in Lynnwood Washington deal exclusive with Mercury bodied speedsters. I will send an email or message thru the board with his contact information. He might have a lead for you.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by AndyClary » Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:44 pm

I have another Mercury that I might turn loose of. It doesn’t have the legroom of the red one.

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by Erik Barrett » Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:46 pm

I know of one.


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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by Erik Barrett » Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:52 am

I’d love to put up a pic of one that’s available nearby but it’s easier to change a T clutch spring without removing the engine than to put pics up here with an IPhone. Pm me you want details. Car came from Southeast U.S. but currently in California. Rajo B overhead with Winfield carburetion, Buffalo wheels, early model with no door. Yellow as Tweety Bird, white tires.


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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by AndyClary » Sat Jun 28, 2025 4:03 pm

I haven’t seen Bobby’s Mercury in person but from the photos it’s nicely equipped and VERY yellow.
Found this from an old auction photo.

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by Erik Barrett » Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:11 pm

Yes, that’s the one!

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by scott hills » Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:05 pm

Sent message not sure if it works from my phone


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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by TXGOAT2 » Fri Jul 11, 2025 1:10 pm

Check the latest Hemming's Motor News, Ford section.


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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by AndyClary » Fri Jul 11, 2025 3:47 pm

Didn’t see any on Hemmings, did I miss something?

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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by TXGOAT2 » Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:09 pm

There is one in the magazine, if I'm not dreaming. Two, actually.
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by TXGOAT2 » Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:15 pm

Hemming's Motor News, August 2025 issue, Ford 1903-1931 listings, page 212. Two Model T speedsters listed, one in MN, one in ME.


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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by AndyClary » Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:28 pm

Ok, I thought you meant a Mercury or Paco.


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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:26 am

I don't know specifically what they are, other than being T-based speedsters.


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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Post by Rajo23 » Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:43 pm

TXGOAT2 wrote:
Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:26 am
I don't know specifically what they are, other than being T-based speedsters.
The original poster specifically inquired about Mercury, Paco, or similar period correct speedsters.
Not T-based speedsters, as a general category.

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