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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)
Steve
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NorthSouth
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Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
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Original Smith
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
Try the classifieds.
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JTT3
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
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.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=44078&p=336099&hili ... ry#p336099
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=44078&p=336099&hili ... ry#p336099
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Mark Gregush
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
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! 
1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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AndyClary
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
I have another Mercury that I might turn loose of. It doesn’t have the legroom of the red one.
Andy
Andy
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Erik Barrett
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Erik Barrett
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
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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AndyClary
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
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.
Andy
Found this from an old auction photo.
Andy
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Erik Barrett
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
Yes, that’s the one!
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scott hills
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
Sent message not sure if it works from my phone
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
Check the latest Hemming's Motor News, Ford section.
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AndyClary
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
Didn’t see any on Hemmings, did I miss something?
Andy
Andy
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
There is one in the magazine, if I'm not dreaming. Two, actually.
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
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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AndyClary
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
Ok, I thought you meant a Mercury or Paco.
Andy
Andy
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
I don't know specifically what they are, other than being T-based speedsters.