Auto World 1949 Mercury Eight Coupe 1/18

The first postwar Mercury was introduced in the 1949 model year.

The flathead V8 was upped to 255 CID and now producing 110 horsepower, slightly more power than the also newly designed 1949 Ford. A new overdrive system was optional, activated by a handle under the dash. The Mercury Eight used full instrumentation found in round dials, two on either side of the large central speedometer, and an optional eight-tube radio and electric clock centred on the dashboard.

The styling of the Mercury Eight, when it was released in 1949, adopted the "pontoon" appearance and was successful in both ending the monotony of warmed-over pre-war style and differentiating Mercury from its comparable Ford cousin, a trick that spelled sales success. 1949 Mercury Eight production totalled an astounding 301,307 units, far and away Mercury's best-ever year. 

Auto World proudly replicates this classic coupe on a 1/18 scale in factory-correct Berwick Green, which looks phenomenal with all the surrounding brightwork. Features include a detailed engine, steerable front wheels, accurate interior and chassis, and opening doors and hood.