- convertible 79,836
- 49,500
- Chicago, IL
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- freeclassifieds.com
1950 mercury 8 convertible - chicago, ilevolve motors - evolve motorschicago, il 60618ph: 7732672684web: www. In 2004 we received a call from a close friend who informed us that his estranged brothers wife contacted him and informed him that his brother was ill and she needed to start selling off his cars. We had the pick of the litter in terms of what was there (over 50 cars). This 1950 convertible was without a doubt a must have car, as it was one of jim's favorites and so well cared for. Used as a sunday church driver this car sat in a climate controlled garage and only hit the roads on nice days up until 2002 when it was parked with the collection of others. This car was meticulously restored in the early 2000's. This car is truly one that needs to be appreciated in person. The paint work is incredible and deep. The chrome, stainless, bright work show in top condition free of pitting or damage. The car is as solid as we have seen outward and in all jambs and sills. The convertible top is original and still in great condition. This time capsule has enough patina to make any collector salivate. One look under the hood shows perfect wear on parts like the radiator, oil bath filter, and engine. This car is as straight as an arrow. The body lines are incredible. All panels are straight and true and the panel gaps are correct. No door sag or bumper misalignment. We note a crease on the passenger side door that shows a hairline paint crack. Inward the interior is nearly flawless. The carpets, seats, switches, and dash all show in top condition. Power windows came standard on the convertible along with a power convertible top. This example was loaded up with all the additional options including a power seat, in dash radio, heater, whitewall tires, over-drive, and an oil bath air filter. Under the hood sits the cast iron block, l-head v-8 that put out an impressive 110hp. The flat head was backed by a 3 speed manual transmission and the rare optional over-drive. It fires right up, still on its 6 volt system. It idles nice and smooth and rev up without hesitation. It shifts through all gears without grinding and stops nice and straight. We added some subtle glass-pacs to let the v8 make some noise and it sounds incredible. All rails are straight and dry as are the pans, rockers, mounting points, etc... Power Windows
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