1940 Mercury Eight Sedan

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Older Resto/239ci V8/3-Speed Manual/Art Deco Styling/Very Solid Undercarriage
Stock #:
142
Exterior Color:
Maroon
Interior Color:
Saddle
Body Type:
Sedan
Transmission:
3 Speed Manual
Drivetrain:
RWD
Engine:
239 V8
Mileage:
33,779
1940 Mercury 8 Sedan
Reminiscent of the 1940's design line, this car drips full art deco from the era.  The final year for the teardrop headlight bezels on this second year offering from Mercury, a 2-piece grille with its chrome bars and running boards now ready to almost disappear, this car presents with upscale class and in sedan form.  The beneficiary of a restoration in the past and fresh out of long term storage, but showing some age on a few areas.  Coming from a consignor who has a collection larger than life, this one is being turned loose in our Hallowed Halls and patiently waiting for someone to take over and bring forth its award winning capabilities.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
The overall designs they are-a-changin' with disappearing running boards, integrated teardrop headlights in the fenders, a belt line trim spear, simple curved solid bumper complete with optional guards, bulbous fenders, and a rounded sloping down roof line and trunk lid.  The beginnings of aerodynamics are in their infancy with the design of this car.  The chrome is lightly pitted but still retains its shine and the metal panels are fairly straight.  Invasive rust rears its head on the right side of the lower front valance and a few spot in paint repairs are noted throughout the body.  A few bars of the grille have broken off and more invasive rust is showing on the rears of the front fenders.  The running boards, with their ribbed covers, remain intact and strong, doing a fine job of connecting the graceful pontoon fenders.  All of this steel is bathed in a classic hue of maroon, which has areas of light application and some notable chipping.  Deeply treaded 16-inch pie crust wide whites are wrapping the maroon steel wheels with chrome beauty rings and dog dish chromed centers.  The 1940's have started off with a bang.
Interior
Cream faced gauges sit in front of the driver and are held in chrome bezels, thin and long, more akin to a spaceship than a sedan.  The entire dash is full metal jacket and is covered in body matching maroon that meshes nicely with the cream bakelite knobs sprinkled across the driver's side of the dash.  A rusted and broken electric shaver style speaker grille sits front and center in the dash and just above is the original AM radio.  The original steering wheel displays with multiple cracks and the full round horn ring, but is missing its center with the traditional Mercury 8 call out.  Saddle brown vinyl covers the seats on both large benches, with some discoloration in the tuck and roll inserts and a long seam separation on the passengers front bench.  The door panels are a stained ivory broadcloth with some carpeting down low finish to it.  Worn and soiled gold carpeting covers the front floors front and rear and a slightly wrinkled ivory headliner hangs above.
Drivetrain
A 239ci V8 complete with dark gloss gray/blue cylinder heads grace this lightly patined engine bay.   A single Holley 2-barrel carburetor sits atop the intake manifold and we note the oil bath air cleaner has been removed but can be found in the trunk along with the optional fender skirts.  Bolted to the back of this sought after mill is a 3-speed manual transmission which sends power back to a 3.54 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Definitely once restored but now showing some light patina and age along with surface rust for the strong X frame, sturdy body hangers, rockers and lightly sprayed black floor pans.  A surface rusted single exhaust is noted and seen are transverse leaf springs for the suspension all around, and Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes are in use.
Drive-Ability
As with any car fresh out of long term storage some TLC will be needed before ignition occurs.  That said, we did not attempt to start the engine, but did verify the ability to turn it over by hand.
Overall a great car, formerly restored but showing some age in a few areas.  An excellent undercarriage, clean engine and bay, a body oozing Art Deco styling and a very comfortable interior.  Like a fine wine it has aged very well, will you be the lucky one to take a sip?
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is and our phone number is 855-201-7026. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
Vehicle Description
1940 Mercury 8 Sedan
Reminiscent of the 1940's design line, this car drips full art deco from the era.  The final year for the teardrop headlight bezels on this second year offering from Mercury, a 2-piece grille with its chrome bars and running boards now ready to almost disappear, this car presents with upscale class and in sedan form.  The beneficiary of a restoration in the past and fresh out of long term storage, but showing some age on a few areas.  Coming from a consignor who has a collection larger than life, this one is being turned loose in our Hallowed Halls and patiently waiting for someone to take over and bring forth its award winning capabilities.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
The overall designs they are-a-changin' with disappearing running boards, integrated teardrop headlights in the fenders, a belt line trim spear, simple curved solid bumper complete with optional guards, bulbous fenders, and a rounded sloping down roof line and trunk lid.  The beginnings of aerodynamics are in their infancy with the design of this car.  The chrome is lightly pitted but still retains its shine and the metal panels are fairly straight.  Invasive rust rears its head on the right side of the lower front valance and a few spot in paint repairs are noted throughout the body.  A few bars of the grille have broken off and more invasive rust is showing on the rears of the front fenders.  The running boards, with their ribbed covers, remain intact and strong, doing a fine job of connecting the graceful pontoon fenders.  All of this steel is bathed in a classic hue of maroon, which has areas of light application and some notable chipping.  Deeply treaded 16-inch pie crust wide whites are wrapping the maroon steel wheels with chrome beauty rings and dog dish chromed centers.  The 1940's have started off with a bang.
Interior
Cream faced gauges sit in front of the driver and are held in chrome bezels, thin and long, more akin to a spaceship than a sedan.  The entire dash is full metal jacket and is covered in body matching maroon that meshes nicely with the cream bakelite knobs sprinkled across the driver's side of the dash.  A rusted and broken electric shaver style speaker grille sits front and center in the dash and just above is the original AM radio.  The original steering wheel displays with multiple cracks and the full round horn ring, but is missing its center with the traditional Mercury 8 call out.  Saddle brown vinyl covers the seats on both large benches, with some discoloration in the tuck and roll inserts and a long seam separation on the passengers front bench.  The door panels are a stained ivory broadcloth with some carpeting down low finish to it.  Worn and soiled gold carpeting covers the front floors front and rear and a slightly wrinkled ivory headliner hangs above.
Drivetrain
A 239ci V8 complete with dark gloss gray/blue cylinder heads grace this lightly patined engine bay.   A single Holley 2-barrel carburetor sits atop the intake manifold and we note the oil bath air cleaner has been removed but can be found in the trunk along with the optional fender skirts.  Bolted to the back of this sought after mill is a 3-speed manual transmission which sends power back to a 3.54 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Definitely once restored but now showing some light patina and age along with surface rust for the strong X frame, sturdy body hangers, rockers and lightly sprayed black floor pans.  A surface rusted single exhaust is noted and seen are transverse leaf springs for the suspension all around, and Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes are in use.
Drive-Ability
As with any car fresh out of long term storage some TLC will be needed before ignition occurs.  That said, we did not attempt to start the engine, but did verify the ability to turn it over by hand.
Overall a great car, formerly restored but showing some age in a few areas.  An excellent undercarriage, clean engine and bay, a body oozing Art Deco styling and a very comfortable interior.  Like a fine wine it has aged very well, will you be the lucky one to take a sip?
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is and our phone number is 855-201-7026. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
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About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania         48 miles                New York City                           132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania             35 miles                Washington, DC                       123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania                 78 miles                Maple Grove Raceway             9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania                65 miles                King of Prussia Mall                 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania              39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a ,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
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