Mercury Eight (And Similar) For Sale In Tampa

From 1950 to 1960, the 'Gasser War Years' took the drag strip and the street scene by storm. Nothing matched the style, sound, and performance of a 'Gasser. ' The wild colors, crazy catchy car names, and unique nose high stance created a look unlike anything else blasting down the quarter mile. This '52 Monterey is a tasteful and somewhat mild throwback to the days of the classic American 'Gasser. ' A great deal of time was put into getting the body work right before the timeless antique white paint was beautifully applied to this Tribute. Nothing has the sound of a Flathead Ford, and this one is fitted with Edlebrock heads, Offenhauser intake, and a Holley carb. Inside the passenger compartment, you'll find beautiful custom interior, a Hurst 5-speed shifter, full instrumentation, and Vintage A/C waiting for you....

Mercury went through a major restyle in 1965 with a minor facelift in 1966. The cars were leaner, crisper, and more attractive. With a big focus toward a luxury. Mercury was moving up market and management deemed performance out of character for their new vison, so the S-55 trim was removed early in the 66 model year. This makes this car particularly rare! Our 2 door hardtop Monterey presents as a mostly original survivor. With no obvious signs of restoration or modification. The White paint has minor flaws, but is very presentable with no rust or major chipping. The roof is wrapped in black vinyl and the car rides on white factory hubcaps with white walled radials. Inside you're greeted to buckets up front with a...

The 1949 Mercury is a classic of American motoring with appeal from original vintage collectors to hot rod and custom builders the world over. A stalwart of design and performance when it hit the scene back in 1949, the Mercury immediately garnered a rabid following. This 1949 Mercury Eight sedan is a great example of how these cars were new. Clean lines and choice accessories like the window visor and white wall tires plus very nice maroon paint - with only minor scratches and chips. Overall it's very presentable for local car shows or just cruising around. An easy Cosmetic restoration or base for a full on custom build. The car exhibits...