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Wine Red 1949 Mercury Eight 231 cu.in. Flathead V8 3 speed Manual Available Now

Stock #:

DET2218

Exterior Color:

Wine Red

Interior Color:

Dk Tan

Transmission:

3 speed Manual

Engine:

231 cu.in. Flathead V8

Mileage:

83,768

Vehicle Description

Vehicle Original VIN : GGA9647

Gateway Classic Cars of Detroit is excited to present this 1949 Mercury Eight! Painted in a rich wine red and adorned with a plush tan leather interior, this Mercury is a timeless classic that oozes vintage elegance and charm. This beauty is powered by a 231 CID Flathead V8 engine, paired with a 3-speed manual overdrive transmission, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable driving experience.

One of the defining features of this Mercury Eight is the floor-mounted Hurst shifter, providing a sense of control and connection with the road. The interior is adorned with a quartz clock and a Rocket Tach Gauge, adding a touch of retro sophistication.

Equipped with an AM/FM radio, power 4-wheel disc brakes, power steering, a tilt wheel, air shocks, Coker white wall tires, and chrome reverse wheels with baby moon hubcaps, this Mercury is a blend of classic design with modern conveniences.

Owning this 1949 Mercury Eight is like having a rolling piece of history that never goes out of style. It's a symbol of American automotive excellence, representing a time when cars were both elegant and built to last. This classic Mercury continues to be a head-turner, capturing the hearts of car enthusiasts and collectors alike..

Vehicle Warranty

Gateway Classic Cars and its affiliates ("Gateway Classic Cars") sells by consignment classic cars which have surpassed their original life expectancy. The vehicles sold at Gateway Classic Cars are not new; they can be expected to require greater upkeep and repair. Gateway Classic Cars has not inspected the vehicles for sale (*1). Gateway Classic Cars disclaims any and all warranties. All vehicles are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties, expressed, written or implied (*2). Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.

Gateway Classic Cars is not responsible for any representations as to the condition and/or the value of any vehicle. Gateway Classic Cars relies on the owner(s) for information about the vehicles. Gateway Classic Cars cannot be, and is not, responsible for omissions, errors, or inaccurate representations based upon information provided to it by owner(s). By way of example only, if a vehicle is marked as numbers matching, original mileage, or complete restoration, that information has been provided to Gateway Classic Cars by the owner(s) and has not been verified by Gateway Classic Cars. Any potential buyer is encouraged to verify this information on their own prior to purchase.

Gateway Classic Cars shall and will make reasonable efforts to disclose any known defects associated with each vehicle prior to the close of a sale at the buyer's request.

Each potential purchaser understands it is his/her/their responsibility personally or through a third-party (not Gateway Classic Cars) to inspect any vehicle for potential purchase, and is relying solely on his/her/their own inspection, knowledge and judgment about any vehicle purchased.

Gateway Classic Cars assumes no responsibility for any repair regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. No allowance or set-aside will be made on account of any omission, error, inaccurate representation, imperfection, defect or damage to any vehicle (*3).

Typographical errors happen. Gateway Classic Cars is not responsible for any such error in the description or price listed for any vehicle.

(*1) Except in the State of Wisconsin.

(*2) Except in the State of Kansas where certain warranties implied by law are not disclaimed.

(*3) Except in the State of Kansas where remedies for certain implied warranties cannot be disclaimed.

About Gateway Classic Cars of Detroit

Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or restomod?

About Gatew ay Classic Cars of Detroithicago

With over 3,000 of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 21 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide,

Gateway Classic Cars is your premier consignment company!

Selling your car has never been easier or safer with Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven Consignment Process provides you with the peace of mind and our team will remove the stress of selling privately and the risks of losing money at live auctions.

For over 24 years we have helped over 60,000 collectors and enthusiasts around the world

buy, sell or trade their classics and we can help you too!

Call 313-631-2575 for more information on how we can help you sell your vehicle.

Contact us for more details

(855) 205-6371(855) 205-6371

Terms and Conditions

Payment Options

We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)

Vehicle Pickup & Shipping

All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility.

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General Terms

AVAILABILITY: We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best practice to inquire about the advertised vehicle prior to purchasing in order confirm that it was not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to its eBay advertising ending, and we reserve the right to end advertising/listing early or to cancel any and all bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. In the event that a bidder has the winning bid or finalizes the buy it now price, but did not check availability and the vehicle was sold before a deposit and contracts were executed, then we are not liable nor responsible.

AS-IS WHERE-IS: All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS WHERE-IS basis. Having a third party inspection and addressing any concerns is recommended prior to purchase. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify all advertisements which shall include but not limited to options, accessories, and vehicle condition before time of sale. If the purchaser chooses to waive an inspection, the AS-IS WHERE-IS is still enforced. Any concerns will not be addressed post sale as the sale is final without cures or remedies.

PAYMENT: We require a non-refundable $1,000 deposit within 24 hours of offer being placed. A deposit is a commitment to purchase and is applied towards the purchase price. The commitment to purchase is not contingent upon inspection, financing, or any other terms or conditions.

We require full payment within 7 days of offer acceptance, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing.

If the deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said time frame, all vehicles will be relisted and transaction will be considered null and void.

We accept wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears), ACH, credit cards (for the agreed deposit amount only and will incur a 3% fee), and in person cash payments. We also offer vehicle financing, please inquire for details prior to making bids/offers. PayPal and American Express are not accepted.

VEHICLE RELEASE: Signed purchase packet which shall include but not limited to the purchase contract, cleared payment in full, and a copy of your driver's license will be needed before the vehicle is released.

Fees and Taxes

All finalized transactions will have additional charges if applicable which could include the following: sales tax, title fees, license & registration fees, and other additional government or licensing agency charges to register the vehicle. The purchaser is responsible for these charges.

The advertised price and winning auction bids do not include a documentary fee of $259.42, which will be added to the sale price.

All credit cards are charged a 3% convenience fee.