Dec 16, 2020 · The Mercury Eight line was brought forth by Ford’s now-defunct Mercury division; however, the nameplate tasted sweet success between 1939 and 1951. In 1955, the world mourned the death of the rising star James Dean in an automobile accident.

Nov 18, 2011 · If the River Cats won, the 1949 Mercury driven by James Dean in the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause would be loaned to the California Automobile Museum.

His 1949 Mercury from the movie became a sensation among the hot-rodding generation. In the movie, Dean cruises in a subtly enhanced Mercury Eight. Similar to the hero, the car appears...

The 1949 Mercury Coupe is more than just a car; it's an icon. Indelibly linked to James Dean and his rebellious character in Rebel Without a Cause , this vehicle has become a symbol of...

James Dean’s performance as troubled teenager Jim Stark embodied a certain ethos of misguided rebellion and irresistible cool. Through sheer acting chops, Dean projected his attitude into his 1949 Mercury Coupe, which did not have as …

In his movie, “Rebel Without a Cause,” Dean drove a 1949 Mercury Coupe. There is a ‘Merc Corral’ full of an abundance of classic Mercuries at the Remembering James Dean Festival, each year. The ’49 Mercury that Dean drove in the movie is part of a permanent collection at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, NV.

1949 Mercury driven by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause displayed at the California Automobile Museum.

Aug 31, 2015 · The 1949 Mercury was so popular as a customizer’s vehicle that Mattel created a Hot Wheels model in 1990 of a 1949 chopped Mercury called “Purple Passion.” It is reportedly one of most desirable and priciest Hot Wheels to ever be cast.

Apr 29, 2022 · The 1949 Mercury and ‘50 and ‘51 models received belated and unexpected fame when a customized ‘49 was driven by legendary and brooding actor James Dean in the 1955 movie, Rebel Without A ...

James Dean drove a 1949 Mercury coupe in the 1955 movie "Rebel without a cause" making the 1949 Mercury coupe a very popular part of the American car culture. This is a rare unmolested 9CM coupe, shows only 22,709 miles with one repaint in beautiful two tone Mercury colors.