Rust Free 1939 Mercury Coupe Hidden Away The Jersey Shore For 50 YEARS

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Back in 2019 we pulled out a 1939 Mercury Coupe that had been sitting in a swap for 50 or more years. Since we brought the "Swamp Merc" home Matt has been dreading starting such a labor intensive project. Thankfully we recently received an email from a viewer Padraic about his 1939 Mercury Coupe. His grandfather purchased the car around 1969 and after his passing the car was passed down to him. Padraic now lives across the country and has not driven the car since the 90s. Join us as we pull out of the cleanest original 1939 Mercury Coupes we have ever seen.
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@Turitea 3 года назад

Please just refresh this beauty and no rod modifications. You'll never find another like this.

@ChaytonRemington 3 года назад

Yes 100% I'm sure Matt knows better than to chop it up though.

@Rick-kx1vh 3 года назад

Yea , Anybody who would modify the car is an AHOLE

@deanbrunner261 3 года назад

Getting a nice collection of original and unmolested old rides..

@christianmccollum1028 3 года назад

I know Matt is aware of the saying "they're only original once". I think he'll leave it 100% original like the rest if us would. He has got to be the luckiest s.o.b. on the planet Earth!

@johngrepo9976 3 года назад

@@Rick-kx1vh i hope matt doesn't disappoint you.

@vr6swp 3 года назад

In 1939 a car's owners manual told you how to adjust the valves and lubricate the chassis. In 2021 a car's owners manual tells you not to drink the contents of the battery.

@randallan8158 6 месяцев назад

This is what happens when a society becomes hyper cautious and assumes that people are too stupid to employ their common sense.

@boathead22000 3 года назад

Imagine the number of cars sitting in garages just like this one was. this is the find of a life time.

@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC 3 года назад

I love the dash on it. Leave it alone, refresh everything and drive/show it

@regunter6599 3 года назад

Call someone who ran a lock shop, the older the better. Those are the kinds that know exactly how to make a key for the car and not damage any lock. We had one not far from me, I worked at a University and when the locksmith there had a problem he always went to same guy for advice or help. It was amazing how easily that guy could make a key for anything without damaging anything.

@380.motorsports 3 года назад

Another great vehicle rescue! Most home remedy mixes for disinfecting from mouse urine involves vinegar and water mixes or bleach and water fixes but I’m not sure what they would do to the ink on documents. There are commercial products too so I hope you find a way to save those docs but still get them clean. If you have a good local locksmith he may be able to make keys for the car and acc spare lock. And congrats to Mike for his new full time job at ITG!

@kimjameson7979 3 года назад

My first car in 1959 was a pea green '39 Mercury. This really takes me back to some very fine memories. She's a beauty, Mike, and I'm looking forward to see her come back to life. I'm pushing 77 with stage 4 cancer now and although I know I'll never be able to bring back those lost joys, it's wonderful to see another generation have the experience. Rock on.

@RSDX99 3 года назад

Been a Ford guy from NJ for over 60 years and this is the first 1939 Mercury I ever saw, a Great find!

@danterry6328 3 года назад

I agree with Turitea, no chop, rat rod. Got a cool flathead in it. Make her safe get her on the road. Very cool car.

@sallybrokaw6124 3 года назад

Guys that is the most pristine barn find I have ever seen! Break the engine loose and wash n wax and she is ready to cruise lol! The frame looks very solid also. Check the gas tank it might be full of crustaceans.

@icanfartloud 3 года назад

Its only 30 years since last driven

@frankbudelman7113 3 года назад

Matt and Mike ,you have uncovered an absolute treasure. That Merc is beautiful !

@anthonyseymour2097 3 года назад

What a great find!! Just a serious wash job and this car could go to the Prom again.

@markgriffin4888 3 года назад

Ya, Mike's son will have to ask Uncle's Matt for the keys, if it stays around for that long👍👍👍👍👍👍

@rebeldad1344 3 года назад

You probably did but, check the ashtray in the dash for the 🔑 🗝

@roberttaylor5999 3 года назад

Once again I'm extremely jealous! What an incredible find! All it needs is a good detail and a light mechanical restoration. What a time capsule.

@ruongluesteve 3 года назад

That's cleaner than most 15 year old cars. Great find and nice to see the two of you doing your dream jobs.

@Horacio-Lorenzo 3 года назад

Hello friends, what a beautiful Mercury, it is a time capsule preserved in that garage, just clean it, wash it, clean its NAFTA tank and change tires and enjoy it asital which kept it time.I send you a big hug and blessings for both of you and your families from Buenos Aires Argentina take good care of yourself and thank you for the video.

@davidnichols647 3 года назад

Don't touch it , a survivor car .

@imouse3246 3 года назад

Perhaps a restoration? A lot of work, but as they say, work is it's own reward.

@danielulz1640 3 года назад

@@imouse3246 or perhaps just a good preservation.

@oliverroggenbuck7824 3 года назад

This old Merc is in incredible condition 😲 please preserve the originality as much as possible 🙏🏻

@catman19 3 года назад

NICE!,,,dont even think about chopping the roof, put on a fulton visor & drop it 2-3in and drive it. Nice to see paint still on the floor👍👍

@glenncutright9769 3 года назад

i agree

@HawklordLI 3 года назад

AMEN!

@pkerit308 3 года назад

visors are GROSS. do not debase this car with a cheap ugly visor

@ChaytonRemington 3 года назад

Chopping it isnt even an option for this car. At most all I would do is lower it.

@danielulz1640 3 года назад

@@kiwijeff3964 beauty is in the eye of the beholder and apparently you are blind.

@BUD100ify 3 года назад

You made this old man happy and still smiling

@davidcruz8227 3 года назад

This is literally a dream barn find, an all original Mercury Coupe, hopefully this one stays original.

@mafcawebmaster4237 3 года назад

Wow, this brings me WAY back to the early 1960s when I was in college. I was looking for an "old car" and found a 40 Mercury 4-door listed in the newspaper. It was nearby, so I drove over to take a look. Knocked on the door and I was greeted by Jack Elam (look it up) who was selling for his son in the Navy. Paid him $50 for it and a buddy drove it home. Those were the days!

@brettsalter3300 3 года назад

When you are dragging the car and lining it up to the trailer, the drivers door reflects the camera and tripod, the panel looks so straight, the paint so mirror shiny. Amazing!

@brianlohr3412 3 года назад

CONGRATULATIONS MIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@timfoster6018 3 года назад

What an amazing automobile

@THEoriginaljmelford 3 года назад

Matt. You are the luckiest car guy in the world! When I was young my lot in life was to save old cars from the crusher (one at a time is all I could afford on a military salary) I would do all of the safety requirements to get them back on the road and sell them (usually at a loss of $) to someone that wanted to finish the restoration of them. I'm glad you are getting the same oportunity to save these old cars. Jim

@williamdeegan7840 3 года назад

1st year for the Mercury. Looks great. Nice addition.

@stevenkarnisky411 3 года назад

It seems like a lucky find, but you have put the work in, and now you are getting the reward!

@Rick-kx1vh 3 года назад

Modifying would be like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa !!!!!

@danielulz1640 3 года назад

@@kiwijeff3964 have you not noticed that you are in the extreme minority?

@GMCTIM 8 месяцев назад

My DAD & I found a 43 Chevy Coupe a while back in a little shed/Garage! ! He bought it and took it home ! 👍😁

@winemaker2754 3 года назад

Matt, love the channel! BUT please stay clear of that winch cable!! I have seen them snap/break and cut clean thru a 3" tree limb. We do not want a two part "Matt Dies" special episode. I will suggest a damper pad be added to the cable to protect you guys.

@garyrhodes7673 3 года назад

Throw a coat on the cable or a pad, might keep you alive

@danielulz1640 3 года назад

As you said yourself, this car is an amazing Survivor. Do not change anything from stock For Heaven's Sake. Since you have original hubcaps and original optional trim rings leave the wheels alone.

@jimmygarner696 3 года назад

Congrats Mike and Matt...thanks for taking us on the journey.

@leeroyholloway4277 3 года назад

A survivor... glorious find !

@kristofftaylovoski60 3 года назад

nice score gentlemen..

@jakespeed63 3 года назад

Incredible find guys. this ole' girl deserves a Jay Leno's Garage style refurbishment. Freshen up the interior, go through the entire drive train, clean and polish it and enjoy a slice of automotive history. Might be a good car for the wife. JT: Misfires CC Orlando, FLA

@timhanson2080 3 года назад

Sounds more like they called him. Not a find just a sale

@jeffbrothers666 3 года назад

@@timhanson2080 SERIOUSLY FOR A WOMAN....

@richardcline1337 3 года назад

PLEASE, restore this old classic, don't screw it up!

@Ecosse57 3 года назад

Congrats to Mike!

@jimstratfordfl 3 года назад

I’m screaming at the screen to check the front ash trays for the key.

@brentanderson4285 3 года назад

Same here! There might be a set of keys hanging on a nail in a hidden spot in that garage.

@geofo60 3 года назад

@@brentanderson4285 Or on top of one of the tires & it rolled off into the sand on the garage floor.

@willymccoy3427 3 года назад

Under the driver's seat or floormat.

@peterbbody3749 3 года назад

Me too!!!

@maxbrouggy3126 3 года назад

You are finding some amazing cars, the hardest part will be letting some go one day

@rayk9315 3 года назад

Hey Matt that's a great find. Since it's all original I would keep it that way. I don't think you can find another 39 in original condition that would match this one. Congrats Mike on the move to the hot rod world.

@_Peremalfait 3 года назад

That's one beautiful Mercury. Congrats to Mike for going full time with Iron Trap. Compliments to you guys with your editing, especially the voice over of the owner telling the car's history. I look forward to your videos and watch every one.

@johnnyguyda9418 3 года назад

Congratulations Mike 😁😁. Matt if you can pull the door lock, there's a code on it and your local locksmith can make you a key for it!!

@radders50 3 года назад

The “keeper” collection just went up by one 😎

@ryand.8176 3 года назад

That’s a sweet Merc! If you have 39 Mercury dreams, you got a perfect start! WoW!!

@realmaindrianpace 3 года назад

Glad to hear you're getting rid of the ugly sealed beam conversion. That's the first thing I thought when I saw those.

@johnhartley3596 3 года назад

Wow! What a find. Congratulations Mike on your new job.

@ronaldheit196 3 года назад

WOW, Matt buys a 30',car original paint and it has no patina. Will wonders never cease. Nice to see Mike has joined the team full time. We should see more vids and projects getting done.

@ervingoertzen7233 3 года назад

Wow , super nice shape , way nicer than some 15 yr old cars I agree

@romo5268 3 года назад

Nice find. Congrats👍

@birdseyeview1543 3 года назад

Yay Mike!! It is so cool to see both of you supported by the business, not an easy decision but a smart one. The best videos have always been with the two of you, a dynamic duo so to speak. Looking forward to more Matt and Mike. I say 100k by the end of the day.

@oraliaperez4411 3 года назад

@matthewbakker8113 3 года назад

Full Time Mike! Congratulations!

@AbvAvgJoe 3 года назад

I would love to see a "driver " restoration on this car. What a beauty 😍

@Ken19700 3 года назад

Please keep this car original, don't hack it up into a hot rod.

@icanfartloud 3 года назад

Is that still done?

@Ken19700 3 года назад

@@icanfartloud One can only hope.

@dietersmythe9649 3 года назад

Or at least don’t do anything that can’t be undone! What a find!

@williamworden3597 3 года назад

Not a Hot Rod...what channel do you think you're watching...Chasing Classic Cars...🥴

@DavidThomas-qu8mh 3 года назад

Absolutely. Please keep it in its original condition. You have found one rare car, for sure.

@Mercmad 3 года назад

My VW was stored in a big Agricultural building, riddled with rats .The interior had 4" of rat droppings on the floor and in the hood lining. What i found that works well is a small bucket with a couple of inches of bi Carb in the bottom. And you can deodorise cloth seats by rubbing in a mix of bi Carb and vinegar ,which you vacuum out when it dries.

@geofo60 3 года назад

Another “trick of the trade” is to add some coconut oil to the water and vinegar. It stops dogs from fouling in the same place and will neutralise the smell of urine from just about every rodent.

@hack2it 3 года назад

That’s a good find! Nice to see you both working together. Another great video

@williamcraig1505 3 года назад

Glad to see Mike has come on board full time. Can't wait to see what you two do with this car and what else is in the future

@dalestewart5670 3 года назад

Floors frame everything looks good .this is a real good find

@sitrucpmek1 3 года назад

Nice car, my dad had a 1939 Merc., V8, 4 door sedan he bought new. He drove it for 11 years, couldn’t buy a new car during the 2nd world war years.. I loved that car. Built like a tank. He bought a new one in1950, another Merc, 4 door

@ajperotti2551 3 года назад

Awesome find. Glad that car is in the sunshine. Happy to see both of you " In the Business". Young guys like you need to keep this car culture going. Keep up the good work. IronTrap brings so much to the car enthusiast.

@North49191 2 года назад

It's these guys that scour the country and pay up for them and resell at insane prices which is killing the hobby.

@scottholtzman3161 3 года назад

So cool, never seen a one that so original. 👍

@markcnc 3 года назад

Nice Mike. Good luck in this sick adventure 😎

@MF-rn5os 3 года назад

Amazing find. Looking forward to seeing it driving around.

@lewislewis4917 3 года назад

Tough to leave a full time electrical job to go full time at ITG. Good luck

@davelewis2174 3 года назад

one trick is to put a hot plate under the oil pan to warm everything up before trying to breake it loose .wile soaking the cylinders with your favorit oil.

@dondieu3154 3 года назад

Sure enough wish I had the money to buy that Memory Mercury. I had one just like it in the early '50's and loved it, but gave it up when I joined the Marines. To have it again would be a dream come true.

@frankjamann5671 3 года назад

Great job guys, thanks for the video

@lewisquick8394 3 года назад

That is a very nice complete and car for sure. Congratulations to Mike for coming on full time. I saw an Eastwood commercial with a clean shaven Matt and almost didn't recognize him.

@TheKalanTeam 3 года назад

A beautiful car. Awesome condition. Plus the front bumper guard is way better condition than the swamp Merc.

@joell439 3 года назад

Congratulations Mike. This all has to be so exciting 👍😎👍

@c.mo.1190 3 года назад

"Hot Rod Archaeology", great line Mike. Excited and thrilled to see you full time! The channel just keeps getting better.

@onehotpinto 3 года назад

What a find! If it was mine I think I would get it running and just do some basic hot rod stuff, Heads, intake, and dual exhaust. You have a treasure there guy's.

@AMBUMAN121 3 года назад

What a beauty. I know you guys are in the hot rod business, I get that, but this car deserves to remain "stock". I have a '38 Plymouth P6 coupe in much the same condition as this car and the only "modification" that I've done is switch from 6V pos ground to 12V neg ground. Can't wait to see the old Merc going down the road under it's own power again.

@roberthaynes8467 3 года назад

Nice find! Another cool future ride!

@automotivemischief.1978jamie 3 года назад

Wow that is a real gem in such beautiful original condition.

@fd-no5km 3 года назад

OK, I'm 100% with you on on this one with leaving the exterior alone, but clean.

@Jddvs 3 года назад

It’s rare to find a ‘39 Mercury coupe and even more so in that condition. After a good clean up it shouldn’t take much to get her on the road again if the engine is OK?

@glennhamnett627 3 года назад

Clean it and leave it as is

@jackphilly338 3 года назад

Wow you are so lucky to fine these great original cars to add to your collection. Best of luck with this one. 👍

@53handyman 3 года назад

Awesome survivor find,big thumb up from France !

@danielheartsill4269 3 года назад

Clean it up, tires, brakes, tune, belt, carb lean, battery, fluids, and you have a great car. It's beautiful.

@Dave_Boyer 3 года назад

Wow…that car is amazing. It’s good to see Mike going full time! It’s a big step, but I’m sure it’s worth it.

@64Dasani 3 года назад

Congratulations, one of you two should hold on to that one!

@richs7362 3 года назад

WOW! Boy having this RU-vid channel is sure reaping you benefits. Good for you!

@Gerk8 3 года назад

Thank you for showing us this great car. Congratulations on getting to the point where the finds FIND YOU!!!

@SpeedKing49 3 года назад

That is a really nice car, its in great condition. Another awesome video! Thanks guys.

@johnpitts9836 2 года назад

Would love to see it stay stock. Love the old Mercury.

@pappabob29 3 года назад

Funny, I was working along around here a few days ago and thinking about Matt's decision to go "full time" ITG. Was wondering if Mike was going to become the first "full time" ITG employee?? The next video just answered that question!! Good luck on a bright, happy, and very successful future to you both following and enjoying your passion. Matt, I believe you have arrived at the place we would all aspire to achieve but few ever "commit" too. The "finds" are coming to you now!! That 34 stash and this 39 as "proof positive"!! 👍👍👍👍

@briankinnear7461 3 года назад

Reminds me of my high school days when a friend's father had a '40 Ford 4-door with a SBF and a 4-speed. Had moon hubcaps and chrome reverse wheels. Nice paint job but a real ratty interior. Plan was to get it done. Lost track of the friend and the car after high school. Great looking car. Think it deserves to be left alone and just made road-worthy. Be safe and stay well.

@lordleonusa 10 месяцев назад

"Let the car speak to me" Now THAT is a real car guy! What a gorgeous car, you have to keep it original, just as it rolled off the production line, that is as cool as cool can be. Wear period outfits when driving it!

@beware-9977 3 года назад

OMG two amazing finds in a row. The car gods have been smiling on you.

@robertcates4066 3 года назад

It would be cool to have that old NDBA SIGN. NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION!!

@johndonlon1611 3 года назад

Wow! That's a terrific score. Wayne Carini would be very jealous. I know I am.

@torbar9603 3 года назад

Congrats Mike!

@ChicoEscuela 3 года назад

Blown away with this gem, congrats! I am glad you are taking this on. I appreciate your approach to originality and period rods, and I share your appreciation for rare metals.

@jakeswartout8789 3 года назад

Man between this and the tan 34' you've really struck it big on original v8 Ford's. As much as we love hot rods it's cool to see an original survivor. In this case you have two! Great work!