Make: | Mercury |
Model: | Eight |
SubModel: | Convertible |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Convertible |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1948 |
Mileage: | 50 |
VIN: | 899A2293879 |
Color: | Purple |
Engine: | 350 CID V8 TPI |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Interior color: | Other |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Palmetto, Florida, United States |
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Original steel body convertible, with a one off front clip with custom grill featuring hand built panels with concealed hide away turn signals and parking lights. Front and rear suspension from a donor C-4 Corvette, give this a ultra modern feel and drive. Shaved door handles feature powered poppers. Rear deck lid lines are extended removing the rear bumper with custom rear tail lights.
Power is generated from a 350 LT1. This V8 is dressed up with polished aluminum Serpentine Belt system and lots of chrome. Upgraded chrome Sanden A/C Compressor with updated R134A refrigerant. Stainless steel headers and a clean custom engine compartment give this powerplant an awesome look and appearance! Custom built 16 gallon all aluminum fuel tank with three baffles, Aluminum radiator, 700R4 transmission with overdrive and a 350 powerplant, power steering and disc brakes make this Hot Rod ready for the streets.
Leather, power seats, with power windows and power top make this one cool custom Mercury. This is an award winning, multiple magazine, show stopper of a car. It is a cool piece of automotive history. With no expense spared, never driven in rain, Florida ownership car.
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