32-Years-Owned 1950 Mercury Eight Sport Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Mercury Eight Sport Sedan was part of Mercury's first all-new postwar redesign introduced for 1949. Styled under the direction of Ford design chief E.T. "Bob" Gregorie, the new Mercury featured integrated fenders, smooth envelope-body construction, and a low, streamlined profile that departed dramatically from prewar designs.  

Power came from Mercury's 255ci flathead V8 rated at 110 horsepower, driving the rear wheels through a standard three-speed manual transmission or optional Merc-O-Matic automatic. Riding on a 118" wheelbase, the Sport Sedan provided comfortable accommodations for six passengers and occupied the middle ground between Ford and Lincoln in the Ford Motor Company hierarchy.  

This 1950 Sport Sedan was refinished in dark blue metallic paint over reupholstered two-tone gray bench seats with blue carpeting. Features include chrome bumpers with guards, an exterior sun visor, rear wheel skirts, 15" steel wheels with hubcaps, hydraulic drum brakes, independent front suspension with coil springs, a full instrument cluster, heater and defroster, and AM radio. 

The Michigan owner of this car acquired it in February 1994, had the car restored in the mid-1990s, and showed it at the 2000 EyesOn Design Car Show in suburban Detroit. 

This 1950 Mercury Eight Sport Sedan is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of its current owner with a clean Michigan title.  

Highlights

• Under current ownership since 1994

• Blue over two-tone gray

• 255vi flathead V8 engine with two-barrel carburetor 

• 3-speed manual transmission 

• Center-opening "suicide" doors 

Factory Equipment

• Chrome bumpers with guards 

• Exterior sun visor  

• Rear wheel skirts 

• 15" steel wheels with hubcaps 

• Hydraulic drum brakes 

• Independent front suspension with coil springs 

• Live rear axle with leaf springs 

• 6-volt electrical system 

• Full instrument cluster 

• Heater and defroster 

• AM radio 

Modifications

• Refinished paint and upholstery 

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections and paint flaws include chips and scratches 

• Wear to interior materials consistent with age 

• Carpet and seats are stained 

• Headliner is stained and has a tear 

• Front and rear seat upholstery pattern does not match 

• Remington wide white wall tires are older and worn 

• Driver's side wheel skirt has been removed 

• Images detailing the condition of the car are presented in the gallery 

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1950 Mercury Eight Sport Sedan acquired it in February 1994. 

Included Items

• Carpeted floor mats 

• Wheel skirts 

• Spare tire and jack 

• 2000 EyesOn Design show plate 

• 2002 calendar with car on cover