Rare Canadian-market 1951 Mercury M1 Pickup, Mecum Chicago #shorts

HIGHLIGHTS Rare Canadian-market Mercury M1 pickup. This example retains the very rare Mercury specific tailgate, hood emblems, hubcaps and steering wheel badge. Comprehensive restoration with 620 miles since completion. 255 CI Flathead V-8 engine. 2-barrel downdraft carburetor. Floor-shifted 3-speed manual transmission. Finished in two tone Teal and Silver. Black painted grille and running boards. Gray vinyl bench seat interior. Rubber floor mat. Finished wood bed floor with painted strips. Chrome front and rear bumpers. Pushbutton AM radio. Heat and defrost. Black 16-inch wheels with chrome Mercury script hubcaps. Bias-ply wide Whitewall tires. Mercury trucks were sold in Canada from 1946-1968 to give the Canadian Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in smaller towns a pickup offering. The Mercury M1 was the 'Canadian cousin' to the Ford F1, sharing some bodywork and mechanical components. Canadian Ford and Mercury trucks were all built in Ontario to avoid the taxes associated from importing trucks from the United States. Ford of Canada sold approximately 10 percent of the trucks in the United States. Full details at Mecum.com

Added 2 Apr 2026