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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 |
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| 030/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 30/44 |
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 |
Metalflake Purple | "Forty-Niner", flames, VETUSKEY, RRC, GVAUGHN, JONES, MCCLONE | Dark Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | 5SP | R0950 | Malaysia | International card Base Code(s): C24, C25 |
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| 030/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 30/44 |
Metalflake Dark Red | "Forty-Niner", flames, VETUSKEY, RRC, GVAUGHN, JONES, MCCLONE | Gray / Plastic |
Red tint | Gold Chrome | Gold Chrome 5SP | R0950 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C30, C45 | 
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| 035/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 35/52 |
Metalflake Dark Red | "Forty-Niner", flames, VETUSKEY, RRC, GVAUGHN, JONES, MCCLONE | Gray / Plastic |
Red tint | Gold Chrome | Gold Chrome 5SP | R0950 | Malaysia | International card Base Code(s): C30, C45 |
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| 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 | 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 | Chrome green 5SP | BDK68 | Malaysia | Base Code: F44 | 
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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.
Photo 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
