Somehow, this 1949 Mercury Eight has survived all these years without being converted into a custom lead sled - a rare feat for these iconic coupes! As a stock survivor with a repaint, the Berwick Green finish creates a bold presence, enhanced by loads of chrome including smaller pieces like the vent window air deflectors, gas door trim surround and front and rear bumper guards. Special touches include amber fog lights and a driver-side spotlight that are just 1940s cool and the body lines flow gracefully over factory fender skirts, while Firestone 7.10-15 wide whitewall tires wrap the 15-inch steel wheels for a classic stance.
Inside, the green and tan interior maintains its vintage appeal with checkered broadcloth and vinyl bench seating. The stylized dashboard houses the original instrumentation panel and controls, including the factory column shifter. A split bench seat provides comfort for long drives, while green carpeting adds a cohesive look throughout. The trunk offers ample storage space with correct materials and finishes.
Under the hood, the 255 cubic inch Flathead V8 delivers strong performance through the 3-speed manual transmission. The engine bay retains its factory setup with an oil bath air cleaner and single two-barrel carburetor, factory intake, generator and 6 volt electrical system. Dual exhaust with glasspack-style mufflers produces a muscular exhaust note and the suspension includes coil springs and sway bar up front, with a solid axle and leaf springs in the rear for classic handling characteristics.
HIGHLIGHTS:
255 Flathead V8 Engine 3-Speed Manual Transmission Single 2-Barrel Carburetor Oil Bath Air Cleaner 6-volt Electrical System Dual Exhaust with Glasspack Mufflers Drum Brakes Berwick Green Paint Factory Fender Skirts 15-inch Steel Wheels in Firestone 7.10-15 Wide Whitewall Tires Green Checkered Broadcloth Interior Original Controls and Instrumentation Previous Museum Display Vehicle
This 1949 Mercury Eight represents an increasingly rare opportunity to own an unmodified example of one of the most significant American cars of the 1940s, powered by the legendary Flathead V8. Call today!
