Frame Off Restored Convertible 239 Flathead V8 3 Speed Manual

Mercury Other 1946 Description

eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1946 Mercury Convertible Frame Off Restored Convertible 239 Flathead V8 3 Speed Manual Year: 1946 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Black Mileage: 805 Transmission type: 3 Speed Manual Engine: 239. 4 cu in Flathead V8 Interior color: Red Vehicle Info SUMMARYPower convertible topEquipped with a heaterCorrect 239 cubic inch flathead V8Correct 3-speed manual transmissionAll-steel body6-volt electrical systemIn a showroom lined with six-figure street rods and octane-fueled muscle cars. there's something to be said about a clean classic. like this handsome '46 Merc. that's been restored to exact its original purpose. Sure. this drop-top's been to shows and proven its place among the best antiques in the country. But as it sits. the car. with its proven flathead. tough 3-speed and Dearborn steel body. is undoubtedly built to cruise and enjoy. So. if you've been shopping for a cool old hot rod to parade up and down Main Street. it looks like you've found your next car!BODYWORK/TRIMThe beneficiary of a detailed. frame-off restoration. this slick sled was completely disassembled. carefully finessed and expertly rebuilt to the absolute highest standards. As you can tell from our photos. the car retains all of its original proportions. resulting in a balanced profile that's exclusive to unaltered Dearborn steel. Take a close look at that profile and you'll find buttery surfaces that have maintained a solid faade for close to 70 years. That faade creates a super clean fuselage that's been laboriously block-sanded and covered in a rich coat of Jet Black paint. That glossy pigment stays vibrant thanks to a first class finish that's been carefully buffed to a crowd-pleasing shine. And today. this Mercury rolls as one excellent classic with no filler. no bulges. no questionable seams and nothing that would otherwise demerit its exhaustive rebirth. ENGINEIf Henry Ford perfected one aspect of his automobiles. it was the Ford V8. Introduced in 1932 as a durable. torque-rich competitor to more expensive and labor-intensive 8-cylinders. the 'flatty' has established an unmatched reputation as the go-to mill for classic and custom car enthusiasts. And. in keeping with tradition. this stellar Merc is powered by a correct. 239 cubic inch 69M block. Spinning smooth 6. 75 to 1 compression into 100 horsepower and 180 lb. /ft. of torque. the throaty engine growls with the help of a roster of vintage parts. Air enters through a Satin Black oil bath cleaner and. juiced by a small Ford 59 carburetor. exits through correct. cast iron exhaust manifolds. Ford-branded belts turn a traditional generator while a beefy radiator cycles water through Ford-branded hoses and tight screw clamps. Aesthetically. the mill. which perches a Satin Black oil canister on 24-stud heads. has been painted a familiar blue hue. Cool details. like a glass fuel bowl. a 6-volt Ford battery. an Autolite voltage regulator and a Dura Hydro Lectic convertible top motor. add enough shine to sit at the show. And overall. this classic's body-matched engine bay is a charming and 100% functional step back in to a much simpler. and some would say better. period of American automotive history. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONTake a look under this solid cruiser and you'll find a fully sorted chassis that. despite its road-ready mechanicals. is exceptionally clean and displays very few signs of wear. While its body was off and being refinished. this Mercury's factory bones were treated to an equally comprehensive makeover. and. given their railroad trestle level of engineering. are probably one of the main reasons the sled rides so smoothly. Satin Black floors make a suitable backdrop for a Satin Black frame and factory-accurate suspension. A correct. 3-speed manual transmission sends power to a familiar Ford axle. In front of that drivetrain. a transverse leaf spring remains just as it looked back in 1946. And the same holds true behind that drivetrain. where a second transverse leaf and the aforementioned pumpkin add integrity and grip. 4-wheel drum brakes are a welcome addition and big performance upgrade. There's a quiet. single-pipe exhaust system. And everything rides on pinstriped wheels. which spin fresh 6. 70-15 B. F. Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls around slim trim rings and Mercury-branded center caps. INTERIORInside this exclusive Merc. a tasteful red interior appears much more upscale than its age would suggest. Broad leather seats. which are both soft and supportive. ride on durable rubber flooring that's backed by clean carpet. In front of those seats. a classy. "MERCURY" branded dash anchors clear gauges in a stylish mix of wood and chrome trim. At the sides of that dash. coved door panels hang correct chrome handles over small armrests. In front of the driver. an artful Mercury steering wheel spins a full horn ring around a long chrome shifter. And behind the passenger's. a fully restored trunk features a full-size spare tire. Cool and classic. this '46 Mercury Eight is a vision in post-war authenticity. You really can't ask for a more impressive blend of old school style and solid driving characteristics. And you certainly can't build this nice of a ride for the time or money it takes to drive out of our RK Motors Charlotte showroom. Ready to step up to something different? This awesome drop-top is ready to show and go! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com