Transformations that swap out body panels on vehicles are usually hit-or-miss, and it’s especially risky when the cars are from completely different eras. However, the blend of a ’51 Mercury front onto a 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII actually works pretty well here, with this unusual creation also said to score high marks in the mechanical department. If you’ve been in the market for a guaranteed attention-getting luxurious coupe from another century, this one is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and can be seen here on Facebook Marketplace. It’s priced at $7,000, and we’d like to thank readers Rocco B. and Mitchell G. for both finding this oddity and sending in the tips here!
The seller is upfront that the exterior isn’t perfect, noting that there are some small areas where body filler is cracking, with the paint also fading near those sections. Fortunately, the build itself appears to be decent, so if you’ve got the skills to make the needed outside repairs and apply a fresh coat of paint, this one would probably present beautifully. It’s also wearing a set of aftermarket Lexani wheels that complement the other exterior mods nicely, plus the suspension is said to have been redone recently.
Just as attention-getting as the other mods is what’s been done inside, as the once-luxurious, comfortable driver’s bucket has been swapped for a black vinyl seat that looks like it would be right at home in a delivery truck. There’s no mention of why this was changed, but the seat appears to be in nice shape, and hopefully, it’s power-assisted. We don’t get to see a photo of the entire dashboard and instrument panel, but the combination of other pictures suggests that most of the other interior areas remain in good shape.
It’s reported that the owner’s roommate is an ASE-certified mechanic and that the Lincoln runs amazingly. The car itself is stated to have been driven 94,000 miles, with the engine replaced at around 60k and an OEM Ford automatic transmission installed at about 75k. Not needing any mechanical work at the moment is certainly a plus, and while I can appreciate the creativity and all the work that’s gone into this one, there’s a chance this 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII may have a limited audience for enthusiasts who will want to actually own it. What are your thoughts here?
Interrrresting…all it needs (besides a drivers seat) is a conti trunk like a Mk VII. And some under-hood detailing would help. But it’s not an insulting price.
Was the Mercury custom grille not from a De Soto (or something like that)?
That looks to me like a Corvette grille. You are though Derek, as De Soto grilles are often used in custom Mercs.
Once the novelty of that grill wears off I have a feeling you would get tired of this real quick. I think there was a 49 Mercury treatment of a Thunderbird or Cougar awhile back. That was much more compelling than this.
It’s actually pretty cool for a $7k driver and you can likely get it for a lot less cash. The wheels and tires alone are worth a grand on the used market, maybe a bit more.
Low $$ risk and lots of looks. Drive it to the shows for a year and unload it for just about what you have in it.
That transplant works,,everything seems to flow,, not sure about the back ,,not a good picture of it, but I’d be interested and the price is fair,,make a nice cruzer and can always pull into a car show with it if you run across one while cruzin,,and that V8 got 24 MPG not bad with plenty of power
I’m not a real fan if the early Mercurys. BUT, the old Mercury treatment to this car is an improvement. Since I have no love for the MK VIII. The driver’s seat really detracts from the overall car. (And the current value) I think it is a cool and different daily driver. I would drive it until it got used up.
A lot of work went into this car for $7000. Can someone explain the engine? It looks like AI.
another question about the engine.
Is that the model engine that blows out the spark plug along with the head threads that should hold the spark plug?
Dramatic looking car!
YES
Other than the chrome, reminds me of that beauty queen, the 1974 AMC Matador. Hold me back.
At least it’s not a classic
The customizer did recapture 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan styling with rear of car and headlamp treatment.
Re looking at this car again and the trunk area , it would make a nice 49 Ford the roof line would be nice and trunk area only dif would be the grill.
Can you just imagine what the police officer would say to dispatch head quarters ……I am in pursuit of a er er a what I dunno , black object going north on I 95 ???
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