1951 Mercury Eight
VIN 51ME73118M
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Jul 19, 2026
What’s special about this listing
- GNRS show car - earned recognition at the prestigious Grand National Roadster Show, the "Super Bowl" of custom car shows
- Rebuilt 255 CID Flathead V8 by renowned builder Russ Monte with Fenton aluminum heads and dual Stromberg carburetors
- One-of-a-kind custom bodywork by Frank Palmer with distinctive Pagan Gold Metallic Matte finish
- Celebrity provenance - previously owned by Bryan Newman, Lady Gaga's trumpet player
- Period-correct lead-sled touches including '54 Chevy Bel Air grille, '55 Oldsmobile headlights, and Mercury Monarch taillights
- 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive and Gennie floor shifter for classic driving dynamics
- Comparable vehicles have sold in the $23,129-$27,799 range. See the Mercury Eight 3rd Gen market →
Specs
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- Year
- 1951
- Make
- Mercury
- Model Family
- Eight
- Model Generation
- 3rd Gen
- Model Variant
- -
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- 51ME73118M
- Mileage
- 91,400 mi TMU
- Originality
- Modified
- Engine
- 255ci V8
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Sedan
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 4 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Gold
- Color Group (Int)
- Red/Burgundy
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About this Seller
Gateway Classic Cars - San Antonio/Austin
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210-942-7313
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New Braunfels, TX
Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio / Austin specializes in a curated selection of classic cars and collector vehicles with broad enthusiast appeal. Their hand-selected inventory focuses on memorable, well-kept examples that celebrate automotive history and variety.