1939 Mercury Eight

This 1939 Mercury Eight two-door was the subject of a custom build under prior ownership and is powered by a 239ci flathead V8 linked with a three-speed manual transmission. The car was nosed and decked, the side moldings were shaved, and the car was refinished in black over black and white upholstery. Equipment includes a custom-fabricated removable white Carson top, a modified suspension, black steel wheels, polished wheel covers, dual spotlights, and rear fender skirts as well as Offenhauser cylinder heads, Fenton exhaust manifolds, two single-barrel carburetors, and a dual exhaust system. This custom Mercury Eight acquired by the seller in 2022 and is now offered with a scale replica of the car and a Massachusetts title in the seller’s name. The car was repainted in black under prior ownership after the side moldings were shaved and the trim and moldings were removed from the hood and decklid. Additional details include a removable white Carson top, a chrome grille, white pinstripes, dual cowl-mounted spotlights, rear fender skirts, polished dual exhaust finishers, and ribbed bumpers with hidden hardware. Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear chrome trim rings and wheel covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown bias-ply whitewall tires. A full-size spare is located in the trunk. The suspension has been modified for a lower ride height, and braking is handled by drums at all four corners. The cabin features front and rear bench seats trimmed in black upholstery with white pleated inserts joined by a matching door and rear side panels. The dashboard features custom pinstriping, and equipment includes an electric clock, a locking glovebox, lap belts, and a floor-mounted shifter with a skull handle. The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 100-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, battery, and engine temperature. The speedometer does not work. The five-digit odometer shows 2,600 miles, approximately 300 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 239ci flathead V8 has been fitted with Offenhauser cylinder heads, Fenton exhaust manifolds, two single-barrel carburetors, and polished dress-up components. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission and a Ford banjo-style rear axle. A custom dual exhaust system has been fitted. The sequence 99A81353 on the aftermarket VIN tag corresponds with the VIN listed on the title. A scale replica of the car will accompany the vehicle. The Massachusetts title lists an “Odometer Discrepancy – Not Actual Mileage” notation.