(38,000 Flikr photo) 189 Mercury Eight (2nd Gen) Town Sedan (1947) YSY 730

Mercury Eight (2nd Gen) Town Sedan (1941-42 1946-48) Engine 239 cu in (3914cc) Flathead V8
Registration Number YSY 730 (Middlothian)
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The Mercury Eight debuted as a model in 1939 as the debut model of the Mercury Division. During its production, the Eight was built over three generations with a full range of body styles. For its first generation, 1939-40, the Eight was produced with its own body, adapting its own version of a Ford body for its second generation;1941-42, 1946-48, for the third generation, 1949-51, the Eight shared its body with the Lincoln.

For the second generation the 1941 Mercury Eight got all-new styling and some engineering improvements. The Mercury now shared its bodyshell with the Ford Super DeLuxe and the wheelbase was expanded to 118 inches, chassis refinements included improved spring lengths, rates, and deflections, plus changes in shackling, shocks, and an improved stabilizer bar, but the old fashioned transverse springs were still used. The new body featured door bottoms that flared out over the running boards, allowing for wider seats and interiors, with 2 inches of extra head room. Civilian production ceased in 1942 as the plant was converted exclusively for war production.

When production resumed in 1946 the most noticeable difference between the 1942 and 1946 Mercurys was a new grille with thin vertical bars surrounded by a trim piece painted the same color as the car. Changes were
limited for the 1947 model year with different model scripts, and hubcaps, chrome plated head lamp bezels and a refreshed interior.

To all intents and purposes the final 1948 model year cars were identical apart from different instrument dials and the omission of a steering column lock.

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Shot 01.07.2018 at the American Car Show, Tatton Park, Manchester Ref 135-189

Taken in: UK / England / Tatton (show map)

Taken on: July 1, 2018

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