1939 Mercury Coupe

OVERVIEW

This 1939 Mercury two-door coupe is a frame-off restoration is powered by a 24-stud flathead V8 engine backed by a manual transmission. Features include Offenhauser aluminum heads, an Offenhauser intake, dual Stromberg 97 carburetors, a 12-volt electrical system upgrade, an electronic ignition, and manual windows, steering, and brakes. Refinished in Forest green over a saddle vinyl interior that was reportedly put through a complete refurbishment process, this Mercury is available now and comes from the seller with a clear title.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

During the frame-off restoration, the exterior was refinished in Forest green. Features include chrome bumpers, a chrome grille, black rubber running boards, and a driver-side mirror. The seller notes that all lights work and the glass and weatherstripping are new.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-inch green steel wheels with chrome dog dish Mercury hub caps and trim rings is wrapped in radial tires.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

The new interior cost a reported $6,000 and includes saddle vinyl-covered front and rear bench seats. Features include tan carpet with tan carpeted floor mats, a floor-mounted manual transmission shifter, saddle vinyl door panels with manual windows, manual steering and brakes, and a metallic gold steel dashboard.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

A 100-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery voltage are located ahead of the driver. An aftermarket coolant temperature gauge is located under the dashboard. The odometer reads 27K miles, but this vehicle's true mileage is unknown. The seller notes that all the gauges work except for the speedometer.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 24-stud flathead V8 engine backed by a manual transmission. Engine upgrades include Offenhauser aluminum heads with chrome acorn nuts, an Offenhauser intake, and dual Stromberg 97 carburetors with chrome air cleaners. Additional upgrades include electronic ignition, an aluminum radiator, an electric fan, an electric fuel pump, Red’s headers, a chrome generator cover, and a polished aluminum coolant overflow tank.

UNDERCARRIAGE

During the frame-off restoration, the frame and suspension components were refinished in matte black. The rebuilt suspension consists of a solid front I-beam axle and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by manual drum brakes. Dual exhaust outlets exit at the rear of the running boards. Additional photos of the undercarriage can be seen in the carousel to the right.