1940 Mercury Eight Four-Door Convertible – Rare Classic Elegance, Modern V8 Power

This 1940 Mercury Eight Convertible Sedan is a beautifully restored, extremely rare classic – one of the finest examples of Mercury’s very first model line. With only a two-year production run for this body style and an elegant mix of original design and modern performance, this car is both a collector’s dream and a street-worthy cruiser.

🛠️ Power & Performance:
Originally powered by a 3.9L Flathead V8

Now upgraded to a Chevy Small Block V8 – reliable, powerful, and easy to maintain

Beautifully detailed engine bay featuring:

Chrome valve covers

Chrome air cleaner

Chrome oil filler breather cap

Cast iron exhaust manifolds

🎨 Exterior:
Professionally painted in rich, deep black – a color that demands perfection, and this one delivers

Base coat / clear coat application gives a glass-like finish

Newer white convertible top – striking contrast with the black body

Excellent panel fit, door gaps, and overall body alignment

Iconic 1940 design elements:

Humpback-style trunk from the sedan

Teardrop headlight bezels

Large, sharply pointed chrome grille with horizontal side vents

Wraparound chrome front bumper with horn ornament merging into the grille

Flush-mounted rectangular taillights with chrome bezels

Large rear bumper with chrome guards – all trim and chrome in excellent or new condition

🛋️ Interior:
Striking red leather bench seat – beautifully restored and in excellent condition

Matching door panels, carpeting, and trim all show minimal wear

All interior components – window cranks, knobs, armrests – are in very good shape

A perfect blend of period-correct class and modern comfort

🔍 Why It’s Special:
Rare body style – four-door convertible sedans are incredibly uncommon, especially in this condition

Iconic early Mercury styling, a major piece of Ford Motor Company history

Professionally restored, but updated for modern drivability with a Chevy V8 under the hood

Ready for car shows, cruises, or simply turning heads everywhere it goes