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Mercury Eight Convertible 1947

Allmän beskrivning : 1947 Mercury Eight Club Convertible Same loving owner since 2002, who had this Mercury fully restored with extensive photo documentation One of a handful of Mercury Club Convertibles made in 1947 239 CID Flathead V-8 engine Three-speed manual transmission Pheasant Red exterior with Tan interior Amber fog lights and dual spotlights When it came to getting Americas middle-class motoring public back on the roads after World War II, Mercury was there, like every other automaker, ready to sell vehicles that differed little from their pre-war counterparts. Mot Xotica is pleased to present this 1947 Mercury Eight Club Convertible which was the recipient of a comprehensive restoration. We are selling this awesome local Mercury to settle the estate of their father, which was his cherished possession. He carefully documented the whole restoration process over several years with over 200 detailed photos.Dressed in Pheasant Red, this cars paint is in overall great condition, though the trim shows some minor dings upon close inspection. The windows are clear and crack-free while the cars lights look great, including the dual spotlights and the amber fog lights perched atop the front bumper haze-free and intact. The bodywork, including the rear fender skirts, is overall straight and solid, the cars engine bay is tidy and the battery looks good. The chrome bumpers fit well to the body and is a very nice older restoration that presents itself extremly well today.This Merc rides on Firestone Gum-Dipped wide whitewall tires, size 6.70-15 at all four corners. Each tire surrounds a steel wheel with factory wheel covers and beauty rings. The wheels and tires are in overall great condition with minimal blemishes.Under that veed hood is Fords 239 CID Flathead V-8 engine with a two-barrel carburetor and breathing through dual exhausts which was reportedly rebuilt during the extensive restoration process. New engine innovations for 1947 included a moisture-sealed distributor and oil-resistant electrical wiring. The engine is buttoned to a three-speed manual transmission and a 3.54 rear end.Inside, the tan interior looks beautiful. The seats are in excellent overall condition while the matching carpet is in great shape. The original two-spoke steering wheel looks good, as do the inner door panels and instrument panel, with its full complement of gauges. Completing this time capsule is a factory AM radio.Styling changes were slight in 1947.The Mercury name was placed on the side of the hood.Different hubcaps were used.The border around the grille was chrome plated.The Eight script still ran down its center. There was also new trunk trim. More chrome was used on the interior and the dash dial faces were redesigned.The convertible and station wagon came with leather upholstery. The other body styles used fabric.The wood paneled Sportsman convertible was gone.Competition to this Mercury in 1947 included Buicks Series 50 Super Convertible, DeSotos Custom Convertible Club Coupe, Oldsmobiles 68 Special Convertible and Pontiacs Torpedo Convertible.Ford collectors, convertible aficionados or those who seek a rolling conversation piece should not hesitate to visit Mot Xotica Classic Cars and take a gander at this beauty.This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 130 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!VIN: 799A2049219Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.

1947 Mercury Eight Convertible is listed till salu on ClassicDigest in Bellevue by Specialty Vehicle Dealers Association Member for Ej prissatt.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Mercury Modell : Eight Modellversion : Convertible Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1947 Karosstyp : Convertible Läge : 13710 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 Fordon Registrering : Odefinierad

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om Mercury
Mercury, bilmärket, har en rik historia som sträcker sig bortom dess roll inom anpassnings- och hot rod-scenen, särskilt med den ikoniska Mercury Eight. Här är några nyckelpunkter att känna till om Mercury:

Bildande och Tidiga År:
Mercury introducerades av Ford Motor Company 1938 som ett mellanprissatt märke och positionerades mellan de prisvärda Ford-modellerna och lyxbilarna i Lincoln-serien. Märket syftade till att fylla gapet mellan dessa två segment.
Mercury Eight:
Mercury Eight, lanserad 1939, är kanske det mest kända modellen i märkets historia. Den hade en stilren design och en kraftfull V8-motor. Denna modell blev populär för anpassning och hot rodding och har fått en betydande plats i amerikansk bilkultur.
Anpassningskultur:
Mercury Eight, med sitt distinkta utseende och relativt överkomliga pris, blev en favorit bland byggare av anpassade bilar. Den spelade en avgörande roll i utvecklingen av kulturen kring anpassade bilar och hot rods, särskilt under perioden efter andra världskriget.
Lead Sleds och Anpassning:
Termen "lead sled" associeras ofta med kraftigt anpassade bilar från 1940- och 1950-talen. Dessa bilar, inklusive Mercury Eight, modifierades ofta med sänkt fjädring, kapade tak och andra stilistiska förändringar. Lead sleds blev en framträdande del av scenen för anpassade bilar, och Mercury Eight var ett populärt val för sådana modifieringar.
Efterkrigstidens Framgång:
Under efterkrigstiden upplevde Mercury, liksom många andra amerikanska biltillverkare, en ökad popularitet när ekonomin blomstrade. Märket bidrog till eran av fascination för eleganta och kraftfulla bilar.
Utveckling av Modeller:
Genom åren producerade Mercury olika modeller och bidrog till Fords utbud. Några märkbara modeller inkluderar Mercury Monterey, Mercury Comet och Mercury Cougar.
Nedgång och Nedläggning:
Trots perioder av framgång mötte Mercury utmaningar när det gällde att etablera en unik identitet separat från Ford. När konsumentpreferenser förändrades hade märket svårt, och Ford tillkännagav slutligen nedläggningen av Mercury år 2010.
Arv i Populärkulturen:
Mercury, särskilt modeller som Mercury Eight, har en betydande plats i amerikansk populärkultur. Dess koppling till anpassnings- och hot rod-scenen, samt dess distinkta design, har lämnat ett varaktigt intryck.
Sammanfattningsvis, medan Mercury Eight firas för sin roll inom anpassnings- och hot rod-kulturen, har Mercury som varumärke spelat en bredare roll i bilhistorien genom att bidra till mellanprissegmentet och spegla tidens bilströmningar