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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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Try the classifieds.

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

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

Andy

I know of one.

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.

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

Yes, that’s the one!

Sent message not sure if it works from my phone

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

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

Andy

There is one in the magazine, if I'm not dreaming. Two, actually.

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

Ok, I thought you meant a Mercury or Paco.


Andy

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

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.