1951 Mercury Eight

The early 1950s gave Mercury some of its most memorable styling, and this Mercury Eight Sport Sedan captures that period beautifully. Finished in the correct Everglade Green with a contrasting white painted roof, this four-door Mercury combines flowing postwar body lines, distinctive suicide door rear quarters, and Flathead V8 power in a car that feels like a rolling snapshot of its era. Under the hood is the 255 cubic inch Flathead V8, paired with a column-shifted automatic transmission. It's a combination made for relaxed cruising, with the unmistakable sound and character that helped make Ford and Mercury Flatheads favorites among generations of enthusiasts. Inside, the correct two-tone green cloth bench seat interior complements the exterior and keeps the cabin true to its 1951 roots. The factory-style AM radio maintains the period atmosphere, and the spacious front and rear bench seats remind you just how comfortable a full-size American sedan can be. Outside, 15-inch Mercury steel wheels wear full-size center caps and 235/75R15 Coker Classic wide whitewall tires, giving the car the proper early-50s stance. A full-size spare remains with the car, as do a 1951 Mercury owner's manual and user guide. For someone searching for a classic Mercury for sale, this Mercury Eight offers something different from the coupes and convertibles more commonly seen at shows. Open those rear-hinged doors, settle onto the broad bench seat, and let the Flathead V8 provide the soundtrack for a leisurely Sunday drive.