For Sale: 1947 Mercury Eight in Ft Worth, Texas

The 1947 Mercury is visually distinguished from its Ford siblings by handsome chrome and stainless-steel trim and a wide, imposing grille. Finished in tan with an abundance of polished stainless-steel and chrome trim, there is no mistaking this Mercury for anything other than an emblem of success and good taste. This classic's handsome styling is complemented with a set of five-spoke mag wheels wrapped with Cooper Cobra G/T tires staggered 215/65R15 front and 245/60R15 rear for the perfect hot rod stance.

The custom interior features two-tone black and tan bucket seats both front and rear, separated by a custom fabricated full-length console with cup holders, trimmed in wood, running from the dash to between the rear seats. Matching wood trim adorns the door panels as well. Other interior amenities include air conditioning, power driver's seat, Equus Pro Tach tachometer, power windows, tilt steering column, custom wood-rimmed steering wheel and a Dual brand AM/FM/CD/MP3 player radio. The trunk is trimmed to match the interior as well.

Highlights:

• 302 Ford V8
• C4 automatic transmission
• 9-inch Ford rear end
• Power Rack and pinion steering
• Power front disc brakes
• Air conditioning
• Bucket seats front and rear
• Power windows
• Tilt steering column

Under the hood is a healthy 302 Ford V8 engine paired with a C4 automatic transmission that sends power back to a 9-inch Ford rear end. The engine is equipped with a Weiland intake manifold, 4-barrel carburetor, finned aluminum valve covers, aluminum open-element air cleaner and an aluminum radiator with electric fan. The engine sounds great thanks to Hedman headers that flow out through rumbling cherry-bomb style mufflers. The handling of this classic has been upgraded significantly with an updated front suspension system that features rack and pinion steering and power front disc brakes.

With classic styling, Ford power and a host of quality luxury and performance upgrades, this 1947 Mercury Coupe is ready to enjoy. Call today!