Vehicle Description
Restored to be a true stunner, this 1951 Mercury Eight Convertible
is long, loaded, and legendary. So if you're looking for a rare and
classy cruiser, read on...
This was the final year for the legendary Mercury Eight series.
These really had a terrific look to them with the grille and the
bumper are part of an integral design. And you see the same in the
rear where the ends of the bumper design expand to merge with the
hint of tailfin. And even the brightwork details are great, like
the large hood ornament, dual spotlights, and sweeping side trim.
We especially love the factory wheel covers with bright red rings
drawing attention to the Mercury logo center. You see all of this
so vividly because the glossy black provides the perfect canvas to
showcase all these details. And as people look closer (because they
definitely will) old-school enthusiasts will give you nods of
respect on the classic lacquer paint. But more than just a great
total presentation, these are rare. As an expensive premium
droptop, Mercury produced less than 6,800 examples in 1951. And how
many do you think survived to look this good 65+ years later?
The two-tone tan interior is pure 1950s cool. And the way it looks
against the black paint has a timeless elegance. Also, like any
good American cruiser, there's plenty of room to share the
experience with family and friends. It has a terrific time capsule
like presentation with the bright dash that nicely integrates all
the gauges. And even the original AM radio is still on display.
Plus, as a premium Mercury, you get some great premium features -
after all, how many '50s classic do you see with a power seat? But
we bet your favorite two luxuries will be the power windows and
power convertible top. Together, they mean you never have to leave
the driver's seat to go from enclosed luxury to a wind-in-your-hair
experience.
Under the hood is exactly what you want to see - Flathead V8 power.
Mercuries were popular, because these 225 cubic-inch motors had
extra displacement and extra torque over what was available at Ford
during the time. And this legendary powerhouse not only looks
authentic - right down to the oil bath air cleaner and bright blue
block - but we also suspect it's original to the car. This has been
given the right servicing, including adding an electric choke and
electric fan. That means this classic fires-up readily and knows
how to stay cool in traffic - exactly what you want in a cruising
classic. This makes a nice sound out of the glasspack dual exhaust,
and you have the added control of the classic column-shifted
three-speed manual transmission. Plus, no '50s experience would be
complete without whitewall tires.
Rare, loaded, and stunning - this was born an upper-class cruiser,
and thanks to the right investments, that reputation for this one
has only grown. So don't miss this classy classic. Call
today!!!
