Vehicle Description
History
The Mercury Eight is a full-size automobile that was the first
model produced by Mercury and was produced from the 1939 through
the 1951 model years. It was the only model offered by Mercury
until the marque started producing multiple series in the 1952
model year, at which point it was dropped as a model
designation.
Why This Car Is Special
The 1951 Mercury Sedan Eight we have at Skyway Classics is modified
into a custom street rod most call a lead sled. This 1951 Mercury
Eight has been customized with so many features it is hard to see
them all at first glance. Let alone it is signed by two of the
premier Rod builders in the country, Joe Bailon and Gene
Winfield!
Now in case you do not know these two, Joe Bailon was an American
car customizer credited with creating the paint color Candy Apple
Red, which eventually led to a full spectrum of candy paint colors,
each with a metallic base-coat, a transparent color coat, and a
final clear coat, and Gene is an American automotive customizer
whose designs in the mid-1960s caught the attention of the film
community resulting in a large body of his work being seen on
screen.
Mechanical Specs
Under the hood you will find the Merc being powered by a 302 cubic
inch V8 with a lot of chrome and polished parts like the valve
covers, air cleaner assembly, master cylinder, and upgraded
pulleys.
The engine has an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, performance
intake, headers, dual exhaust. 3-speed automatic transmission,
aluminum radiator, A/C , power steering and front disc brakes,
Interior
The interior is brilliantly done with doors operating with a remote
door opener for both the front and rear doors, a plush two-tone
gray bucket seat with console in the front, with matching door
panels and headliner, and the matching rear seats, both with seat
belts in gray too.
It also has an AM/FM/CD stereo, cup holder center console, R134a
air conditioning, Lecarra steering wheel, full VDO gauges, and
remote air shock controls.
Exterior
The first thing you may spot on this Merc is the frenched
headlights, shaved door handles, and dual spotlights. But it
doesn't stop there. Custom features include a C1 Corvette grille,
Cadillac taillights, dual rear 1955 Pontiac bumpers, a body that
was chopped. All of this custom work is covered by a white and
metallic silver two-tone shiny paint.
Conclusion
We can't emphasize how sweet this custom 1951 Merc Sedan Eight
really is. The pictures might give you an idea, but seeing it in
person is the real treat. Do not hesitate to call us on this Merc
before it glides out the doors here at Skyway Classics.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
We also finance! Check out our financiers here at
https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
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