Classic Mercury Parts

The Mercury in 1939 could really be called a more luxurious Ford. At 2,946 mm (116 in.), its wheelbase was 102 mm (4.0 in.) longer, which provided a better ride, although it still used Ford's transverse leaf spring suspension and solid front axle. It also had hydraulic brakes, which Fords started using that year, long after Chrysler and General Motors.

The Mercury's style in that era has an attractive horizontal bar grille and the headlamps were completely moulded into the leading edges of the front fenders (sealed beams were still a year away). It had a more luxurious interior than the Ford.

With a good combination of performance, space and fuel economy (up to 20 mpg), and a price that was competitive with such cars as lower level Buick and Chrysler models, the Mercury was an immediate success. It admirably filled the gap between the Ford and Lincoln in Ford's model lineup.

Power came from the corporate side-valve V-8 enlarged from the Ford's 3.6 litres (221 cu in.) to 3.9 litres (239 cu in.), which increased horsepower from 85 to 95. This gave the Mercury quite sparkling performance.

 

Classic Mercury parts can range from new, used, and reproduction parts, such as lenses, emblems, rubber items, doorsills, shop manuals, chrome and stainless trim, hubcaps, etc.