Ford Mercury Eight
by Rory Siegel
Title
Ford Mercury Eight
Artist
Rory Siegel
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Photograph - Photograph
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The third in my series of Vintage Automobiles, I believe this is a 1947 Ford Mercury Eight. This is one of the many gorgeous cars I photographed at the Wounded Warrior Car Show a few weeks ago,
Here is a little information on the car:
The Mercury Eight was the first model of the Ford Motor Company's Mercury marque and was produced from the 1939 through the 1951 model years. It was the only model offered by Mercury until the marque starting producing multiple series in the 1952 model year, at which point it was dropped as a model designation.
Styling changes were slight in 1947.[5] The Mercury name was placed on the side of the hood.[5] Different hubcaps were used.[5] The border around the grille was chrome plated.[5] The "Eight" script still ran down its center. There was also new trunk trim.[5] More chrome was used on the interior and the dash dial faces were redesigned.[5] The convertible and station wagon came with leather upholstery.[5] The other body styles used fabric.[5] The wood paneled Sportsman convertible was gone.[5] 86,363 Mercury Eights were sold.[5]
For all practical purposes the 1948 Mercury Eights were identical to the 1947s.[5] The major changes consisted of different dial faces and no steering column lock.[5] 50,268 Mercury Eights were sold.[5]
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September 19th, 2013
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Comments (22)
Rory Sagner
Thanks Dennis. I had a great time not only photographing the cars, but visiting with their owners.
Rory Sagner
Many thanks to my buyer from Michigan! I love these classic beauties and so glad you do as well!
Clotilde Espinosa
Oh Roy this splendid...I love vintage cars and you make this one look fantastic...looking for 1948 o 49 Plymouth, hope you add it to your series. Hugs!!! F/L.
Rory Sagner
Thank you very much Sunny. I had a lot of fun photographing these gorgeous vintage cars!
Rory Sagner
A big thank you to my buyers at the Auto Show! Hope the owners of this gorgeous car enjoy the gift!
Rory Sagner
Thank you so much Carol! This one sold yesterday at the car show...to the owners of the car who loved it!
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