This 1940 Mercury Eight is a two-door convertible, and was subsequently modified by Squeeg’s Kustoms.
Power comes from a Chrysler 392ci FirePower V8 linked to a Richmond five-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end with 3.50:1 gears.
The car is finished in black with a flame motif over red upholstery, and it rides on a modified chassis featuring tubular crossmembers, Heidt’s independent front suspension components, a Ridetech air suspension system, power rack-and-pinion steering, and Wilwood front disc brakes.
Additional equipment includes a black soft top, six Stromberg carburetors, Offenhauser intake manifolds, tubular exhaust headers, staggered-diameter chrome steel wheels with hubcaps, Vintage Air climate control, and a Pioneer head unit.
The body was removed from the frame, the sheetmetal was repaired, shaved, and decked, and the car was painted in black with flames.
At that time, the frame rails were boxed, and additional tubular crossmembers were welded in place.
Exterior elements include a black convertible top with a matching top boot, chrome bumpers, a split windshield, vent windows, and shaved door handles.
Chrome-finished 16″ front and 17″ rear Wheel Vintiques steel wheels wear matching hubcaps and are mounted with wide-whitewall Champiro tires.
Braking is handled by Wilwood front discs and rear drums, and the car has been modified with a Heidt’s independent front suspension system, rack-and-pinion power steering, and Ridetech air suspension.
The interior is said to have been reupholstered by Gabe’s Street Rod Interiors, and it is equipped with Glide Engineering front and rear bench seats trimmed in red upholstery with coordinated door panels.
Additional appointments include black carpets, Vintage Air climate control, lap belts, an analog clock, and a Pioneer head unit that hides behind a central dash cover along with HVAC controls and gauges for the air suspension.
A two-spoke steering wheel fronts a body-color steel dashboard housing Waltham instrumentation that includes a side-sweep 110-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer indicates nine miles, true mileage is unknown.
