Yep. that’s Harvey Keitel on the right, one of my favorite character actors, and he drove this ’47 Mercury Eight 4-Door Town Sedan in the 1994 movie, Imaginary Crimes. The car comes with memorabilia from the movie and can even be spotted in several scenes in the movie’s official trailer. And speaking of eights, you won’t find the factory 239ci flathead V8 under the hood, it’s now powered by a Chevy 350 small-block V8 engine. Located in the Portland, Oregon area, this unique Mercury is for sale here on craigslist for $17,000. Another shout out to Pat L. for sending this unique green machine tip our way.

The 1947 Mercury was still basically a warmed-over 1941 model (and many consider the second generation of Mercury Eights to be dressed-up Fords). Production was halted during World War II and resumed in 1946 with minor grill and trim changes for the next three years until the all-new Mercury made its debut in 1949. In addition to the Town Sedan seen here, Mercury also offered the Eight in a Sedan Coupe, Club Convertible, and “woody” Station Wagon.

Available in 11 paint colors with great names, this one appears to be finished in Parrot Green Metallic. The seller says the Merc has been garage-kept the past 30 years and serviced regularly, It’s not mentioned when it was last repainted, but the current Parrot Green paint looks tired and is thin in spots. All the trim, and there’s lots of it, appears to be all there and looks presentable as well as the chrome and the glass.

While I’m more a fan of the colorful cars of the 50s, there’s still something charming about the simplicity of this Mercury’s interior which has an Art Deco vibe to it. In ’47, Mercury’s closed cars offered interiors in Broadcloth or cord and in only two colors: green-gray or rust. It’s not mentioned when it was reupholstered and received new carpet, but it is very inviting and looks period correct. That big gray steering wheel with the round horn ring and dash design is downright cool and in great shape. You can spot a few gauges that have been added under the dash and front seatbelts have also been installed.

The seller doesn’t share any information about when the original flathead V8 was changed out, but under that long green hood rests a Chevy 350 and the supplied photos show a clean engine bay. We’re not sure how many miles are on the 350, but 57,000 is listed as the odometer reading. The seller claims; “Mechanically sound with lots of new parts over the years. Starts instantly with the push of a button and the 350 motor with Holley 4bbl carb and Edelbrock intakes powers it down the road with plenty of horsepower.”

In addition to movie memorabilia, the seller is also including several original books and manuals, a long history of paperwork, service receipts, a clean Oregon title, a couple sets of keys, a matching spare, plus a couple of boxes of extra parts. Based on the photos, I’m inclined to agree with the seller’s assessment of his ’47 Mercury Eight: “This is a well-cared for, honest driver with full treads, brakes, glass, interior, motor, trans all in fantastic condition.” I think this would be a fun car to own and an enjoyable 75-year-old Mercury to drive down the road. Just ask Harvey Keitel.