Dear Santa, what happened to the lead sleds? With the uprising of the rat rod nation, it seems as though the beloved the ’49, ’50, or ’51 Mercs have fallen out of vogue in the media. GM guys and gals may enjoy the decrease in popularity of these Mercury and Ford vehicles, but brand bias aside we need to see this trend increase in popularity again.

These cars run the gamut of body modifications found in hot rods of all eras. These beautiful machines can be chopped, channeled, and frenched. If you love a sleek look, these the cars that may serve as inspiration for your latest build. Removal of emblems, door handles, and antennas helped to create smooth look that relied on the beauty of the lines of the vehicle. Of course, this trend has continued throughout automotive history, just look at the mini-trucks that emerged from the van craze.

Looking at the past for inspiration is true of all art forms, so take a step back and make what is old new again. There are not a lot of these beauties left and they are expensive, but quality never goes out of style. Take a clue from the past, pray for a winning lottery Powerball ticket and find an old Mercury! Bring these cars back to attention of the younger generation that only knows the Rat Rod style of building classic cars. It is asking a lot for winning Powerball ticket and ’49 Mercury, but Christmas miracles can happen, if you don’t believe me, just watch a Christmas movie.