1948 Mercury M-47 1/2 Ton. Built by Ford in Canada, the M-47 series of 1/2-ton haulers were the first trucks of the Mercury line to hit the market. While they were built for rugged duty, they were also quite handsome, actually pioneering the idea that the driver and those with him deserved much better creature comforts. The 239 cubic-inch V8 engine produced over 100hp. Other features included a three-speed manual transmission, solid front axle with coil springs and live rear axle with leaf springs, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
