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For Sale: 1940 Mercury Eight in Eustis, Florida

Vehicle Description

Finally, a project that starts up every time! This 1940 Mercury Eight Convertible is an ALL STEEL Classic that is in need of a little TLC! The exterior has wonderful beauty marks, such as the original working convertible top, original bumpers and trim, and a brand new set of Coker BFG-Silvertown Wide White Wall Tires. The original 3.9L 239ci Flathead V8 has been fully rebuilt and also built out with ISKY Racing Internals, an Edelbrock Dual Carb. Intake manifold and with its original 3-speed manual transmission. The interior features the original steel dash and gauges. This car has the ability to become THAT gorgeous cruising classic with the right person who sees the vision and doesn't fear giving a car a little extra love!

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I, STEVE PHELPS, WILL IMMEDIATELY AND PERSONALLY ANSWER YOUR PHONE CALL 7 DAYS A WEEK, 7 AM - 10 PM (EST). GIVE US A CALL ... RIGHT NOW … AT 689-688-6348!-ALL STEEL

 

 ALL STEEL EXTERIOR:                                                                     
* Primer Yellow & Gray  
* Original Chrome Front Bumper w/ Bumperettes & Stainless Bolts
* Original Chrome Front Bumper Front License Plate Bracket Trim
* Glass Sylvania Halogen Headlamps
* Gray Headlamp Trim w/ Glass Turn Signal Lights
* Original Chrome DeLuxe Grille
* Original Chrome Hood Latch & Hood Ornament
* Original “Mercury Eight” Side Hood Emblem
* Original Cowl Pop-Up Vent
* Stainless Windshield Wipers
* Original Chrome Split Windshield Trim
* Original Black Convertible Top Frame w/ Windshield Wooden Latch
* Original Door & Wing Window Glass w/ Chrome Trim
* Original Chrome Driver’s Side Mirror
* Original Chrome Door Handles
* Original Chrome Body-Line Side Molding Trim
* Original Door Key-Entries
* Black Rubber Steel Running Boards
* Chrome Driver’s Side Locking Fuel Cap (Not Functional)
* Smoked Red Taillights w/ Original Chrome Trim
* Gray Steel Trunk License Plate Bracket
* Original Chrome Trunk Latch
* Original Chrome Rear Bumper w/ Bumperettes & Stainless Bolts
* Original Rear Bumper Reverse Light Housing
* Red Steel Wheels w/ Chrome Beauty Rings
* Chrome “Mercury Eight” Hub Caps
* Coker Classic Wide White Wall 185/70R15 Tires

  INTERIOR:                                                          
* Dark Teal Blue & Black Doors Panels w/ Stainless Trim
* Original Door Latches & Window Cranks
* Black Leather Door Panel Armrests
* 1946-1948 Lincoln Twelve 2-Spoke Steering Wheel w/ Chrome Trim & Horn Ring
* Original Black Patina Steering Wheel Column
* Original Black 3-Speed Column Shifter Handle
* Vintage Steering Column Turn Signal Controls w/ Polished Lever
* Original Black Patina Steel Dash
* Polished Stainless Dash Key Ignition
* Yellow Headlamps Pull-Out Knob
* Original Light Tan Dash Gauges
* Beige Dash Choke Pull-Out Knob
* Black Dash Electric Cigarette Lighter
* Black AM/FM Dash Radio
* Original Dash Glove Box w/ Light Tan Clock & Chrome Trim
* Original Black Underdash Emergency Brake Handle
* Black Underdash Center Cowl Vent Release Handle
* Black Textured Underdash 3-Gauge Panel w/ Chrome Trim
* Black Dixson, INC Blue Line Water Temp Gauge w/ Stainless Trim
* Black Sunpro Amps Gauge w/ Black Trim
* Burgundy Underdash Heat Blower Fan Turn Knob
* Black Underdash Heater Box
* Original Steel Floors w/ Custom Cut Wooden Driver’s Pedals Floor Cover
* Stainless Hi-Beam Floor Foot Dimmer Switch
* Original Black Clutch & Brake Pedals
* Black Rubber Throttle Pedal
* Gray Leather 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Front Bucket Seats
* Original Black Rear Seating Bench Seating Spring Frame
* Original Rear View Mirror
* Black Rubber Trunk Interior Floor Mat
* Red Plastic Fuel Cell
* Wide White Wall Full Size 15” Steel Wheel Spare

  PERFORMANCE: 100+ HORSEPOWER                           
* REBUILT Mercury 3.9L 239ci. 59AB Flathead V8 (Block Painted Black)
* ISKY Racing Forged Internals
* Chrome Helmet Air Cleaners
* REBUILT ’1949-1953 Ford 2BBL Carburetors (ONLY 1 w/ Throttle Linkage)
* Stainless Steel Single Carb. Throttle Linkage
* Black Rubber Fuel Hose w/ Amber Inline Fuel Filter
* Aluminum Dual-Power Fuel Log w/ Red Rubber Fuel Hoses (NOT Functional)
* Silver Edelbrock Aluminum Dual Carb. Intake Manifold
* Polished Trickstun Aluminum PM-7B Rear Intake Oil Breather
* Silver Edelbrock Finned Aluminum Flatheads w/ Chrome Studs  
* Exhaust Manifolds
* Stainless Steel Single Exhaust & Muffler
* Gray Generator Bracket
* 12-Volt Alternator w/ Black Casing
* Yellow Spark Plug Wires
* Polished Stainless Steel Spark Plug Wire Looms
* Black Cap Distributor
* Black Flame Thrower Ignition Coil w/ Black Bracket
* Black Dual Water Pumps
* Black Belt-Driven Fan
* Black Radiator
* Black Battery Shelf w/ Rural King 12-Volt Battery
* Black Engine Oil Pan
* Gray Starter
* REBUILT Mercury Teal 3-Speed Manual Transmission
* Black Electric Fuel Pump

  ORIGINAL SUSPENSION:
* Steel X-Frame Design Chassis
* Front Sway Bar
* Front Mono-Leaf Spring
* Front I-Beam Straight Axle & Wishbones  
* Black Front Drum Brakes
* Black Steering Box w/ Gray Pitman Arm & Extended Steering Rods
* Tunnel Driveshaft
* Banjo Rear End w/ Wishbones
* Rear Shock Absorbers
* Rear Mono-Leaf Spring
* Rear Drum Brakes

Vehicle Details

  • 1940 Mercury Eight
  • Listing ID: CC-1733709
  • Price: $17,950 (OBO)
  • Location:Eustis, Florida
  • Year:1940
  • Make:Mercury
  • Model:Eight
  • Exterior Color:Primer
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:16000
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Trim Level:Project
  • VIN:99A217831
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Aftermarket Wheels:Yes
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Good
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • AM Radio:Yes
  • Bucket Seats:Yes
  • Bored:Yes
  • Engine History:Rebuilt
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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