Description[]
The '49 Drag Merc is a drag racing version of a 1949 Mercury Eight. It is the second 1949 Mercury done by Hot Wheels, along with the highly customized and modified Purple Passion.
In posters, this casting was titled "'49-'50 Mercury Pro Mod".
Versions[]
The '49 Drag Merc has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 30/44 (US) |
Metalflake Purple | "Forty-Niner", flames, VETUSKEY, RRC, GVAUGHN, JONES, MCCLONE | Dark Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | 5SP | R0950 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C24, C25 | 
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| 035/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 35/52 (Int) | ||||||||||
| 030/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 30/44 (US) |
Metalflake Dark Red | "Forty-Niner", flames, VETUSKEY, RRC, GVAUGHN, JONES, MCCLONE | Gray / Plastic |
Red tint | Gold Chrome | Gold 5SP | R0950 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C30, C45 | 
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| 035/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 35/52 (Int) | ||||||||||
| 122/244 | 2011 | HW Drag Racers 2/10 |
Metallic Orange | Orange & Yellow flames outlined in Purple, "Phil's Burner" | Gray / Plastic |
Yellow tint | Chrome | 5SP | T9829 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D09, D10 | 
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| 122/244 | 2011 | HW Drag Racers 2/10 |
Blue | Orange & Yellow flames, Blue outline, White background, "Phil's Burner" | Gray / Plastic |
Yellow tint | Chrome | 5SP | V0007 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusives Base code(s): |
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| 122/244 | 2011 | HW Drag Racers 2/10 |
Black | Orange & Yellow flames, Blue outline, White background, "Phil's Burner" | Gray / Plastic |
Red tint | Chrome | 5SP | V5209 | Malaysia | Kmart Excl: Nov, 11, 2011 Base code(s): |
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| 142/247 | 2012 | HW Performance 2/10 |
Yellow | Black deco, "JEGS.com" | Gray / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Chrome | 5SP | V5446 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E09 | 
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| 142/247 | 2012 | HW Performance 2/10 |
Flat Black | Yellow tampos, "JEGS.com" | Gray / Plastic |
Yellow tint | Chrome | 5SP | W4442 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Color Base code(s): |
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| 2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard: Legends | Matte White & Gold roof | Gold stripes on sides & hood, White stripes on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | Chrome | White Line RRS | W4623 | Malaysia | Has a foldable anti-wheelie bar Base code(s): E20 |
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| 193/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW Garage | Metalflake Yellow | Black & Red stripes, "Goodman Motor Oil" | Dark Gray / Plastic |
Smoke Tint | Chrome | 5SP | X1858 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E37 | 
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| 193/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW Garage | Primer Gray | Blue & Orange stripes, "Goodman Motor Oil" | Dark Gray / Plastic |
Blue Tint | Chrome | 5SP | X2035 | Malaysia | Kmart Excl: Feb 16, 2013 Base code(s): |
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| 2014 | HW Road Trippin' 5/32 |
Metalflake Silver | Black & light green stripes on sides & across top, 'Area 51 Tour Guide' on sides. | Black / Plastic |
Green tint | Chrome | Green 5SP | BDK68 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F44 | 
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| ???/250 | 2024 | HW Rolling Metal ?/? |
HTB54 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1949-50
Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Designer: Ford Motor Company
Specialty: With zoomy pipes, wheelie bar and big block V8 drag racing engine, this custom sled is one sweet modified ride.
Gallery[]
base with fold out bar
49 Drag Merc
2011 '49 Drag Merc
2011 '49 Drag Merc
the transparent hood scoop
"Phil's burner"
BOULEVARD LEGENDS
