For Sale: 1946 Mercury Eight in Sacramento, California

Details

This 1946 Mercury Eight coupe was restored in 1997 and one family owned for 57 years. It is powered by a 239ci flathead V8 and transfers power to the rear wheels with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. The post-war coupe wears a deep burgundy paint with beige cloth upholstery and features an art-deco-styled dash with an analog clock. The car is also equipped with a start button on the left side so one can operate the gear shift lever at the same time. Passengers can find easy access to the rear seat by pivoting the front passenger seat forward. The car shows 4,009 miles on the five-digit odometer, but the total mileage is unknown. The car is located in Sacramento, California. 

This Mercury Eight has been photographed and inspected by a third party. The exterior of the car is in overall good condition, with some minor dings, scratches, and chips in the paint as well as some oxidization. The cars exterior, despite its flaws, still presents well. The inspection does report some rust on the drivers door as well. The interior is in good condition, and the cloth upholstery appears to be free of tears and nicely cared for. The car will need attention to the suspension bushings, and the hood supports need to be replaced. In addition, the antenna is missing, and the radiator shows signs of seepage. A recent service was performed on the vehicle, and it runs and drives appropriately. 

This Mercury is being sold through a CLASSIC.COM Pro and is located in Sacramento, California.

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About the model

The second generation Mercury Eight, was introduced for the 1941 model year. This updated generation of Eight featured new styling and upgrades, as well as a new 3.9L V8 engine. The second generation Eight was available in coupe, convertible, station wagon, and sedan body styles. The "Sportsman," a wood-paneled convertible variant, was only available for the 1946 model year. Production of the second generation was halted in early 1942 due to WW2, but manufacturing restarted for the 1946 model year. The second generation finally ended production in 1948 and was replaced by the Third Generation Mercury Eight.

Features and Specs

• VIN: 99A1312576
• 4,009 miles shown (total mileage unknown)
• 239ci V8 flathead
• 3-speed manual transmission
• Art-Deco styled dash with analog clock
• Left-side ignition button
• Pivoting front passenger seat
• Generator

Known Modifications

• Electric fuel pump
• 12 volt radiator fan

Service History

• Car was restored in 1997 both inside and out
• Recent service to make the car run and drive appropriately

Ownership History

• The vehicle is one family owned for 57 years

Known issues

• Oxidizing paint in specific areas
• Typical wear on the paint (Scratches, dings, and chips)
• Rust in isolated areas (captured in photos)
• Hood supports are missing
• Suspension bushings are old and worn
• Antenna is missing
• Radiator shows signs of seepage

Due Diligence

• Third-party inspection
• Third-party photos

Included in the sale

• One key
• Misc. parts