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Mercury Eight

1949 – 1951 — USA

The Mercury Eight, manufactured by Ford Motor Company under the Mercury division from 1939 to 1951, was positioned between Ford's Deluxe and Lincoln models. This marked the debut of the Mercury division and Ford produced three generations of the vehicle before, during, and after World War II. The Mercury Eight was offered in various body styles such as coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. Each generation had its unique body design strategy: the first generation had its own distinctive body, the second generation adapted a Ford body, and the third generation shared its body with the Lincoln model. The Mercury Eight was known for its full-size design and was a popular choice among consumers looking for a vehicle with a balance between the Ford and Lincoln