Vehicle Description
1947 Mercury Eight Sedan Street Rod for Sale. 350 cubic inch V8
engine, Edelbrock carburetor and intake, aluminum radiator,
aluminum valve covers, HEI ignition, rack and pinion power
steering, A/C, independent front suspension with tubular control
arms, front power disc brakes, dual exhaust, burgundy metallic
exterior with custom ghost flames, chrome mirrors, painted steel
wheels with BF Goodrich Silvertown radial white wall tires, custom
bucket seat interior, custom console, front power windows, Sony
AM/FM/Stereo, Classic Instruments Gauges. Beautiful, and fun to
drive! Automotive 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. 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. 86,363
Mercury Eights were sold. For all practical purposes the 1948
Mercury Eights were identical to the 1947s. The major changes
consisted of different dial faces and no steering column lock.
50,268 Mercury Eights were sold.