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1947 Mercury Series 79M Club Convertible powered by a Mercury 3.9L 239ci Flathead V8 and paired with a 3 Speed Manual (On The Tree) transmission.
* Restored By “The Egyptian” (Dayton, Ohio)
(Woodgrain by Marvin Bishop ~ Dayton, Ohio)
PERFORMANCE: 100+ HORSEPOWER
* REBUILT Mercury 3.9L 239ci. 59AB Flathead V8
* Chrome Louvered helmet Air Cleaner Caps
* REBUILT Dual 1BBL Carburetors
* Stainless Steel Dual Carb. Throttle Linkage
* Black Rubber Fuel Hoses
* Silver Sharp Aluminum Tri-Power Fuel Log
* Chrome Holley Fuel Pressure Regulator w/ Fuel PSI Gauge
* Clear Amber Inline Fuel Filter
* Black Carburetor Spacers
* Silver Fenton Aluminum Dual Intake Manifold
* Chrome Oil Cap
* Mercury Teal 59AB Flatheads w/ Chrome Studs
* Fenton Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds
* Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust w/ Chrome Exhaust Tips
* Stainless Steel Glasspack Mufflers
* Silver Generator Bracket
* PowerGEN 12-Volt Alternator w/ Chrome Casing
* Yellow ACCEL 8mm Spark Plug Wires
* Polished Stainless Steel Spark Plug Tubes
* Black Ignition Coil
* Black Distributor
* Mercury Teal Dual Water Pumps
* Black Belt-Driven Fan
* Black Radiator
* Silver Aluminum V8 Radiator Pipes w/ Black Rubber Hoses
* Black Original Horn
* Black Battery Shelf w/ 12-Volt Battery
* Mercury Teal Engine Oil Pan
* Gray Starter
* REBUILT Mercury Teal 3-Speed Manual Transmission
* Stainless Fuel Tank w/ Electric Fuel Pump
SUSPENSION:
* Black Original Steel X-Frame
* Black Front Sway Bar
* Black Front Mono-Leaf Spring w/ Panhard Bar
* Black Front I-Beam Straight Axle
* Black Steering Box w/ Steering Rods & Red Steering Shock Absorber
* Black Front Drum Brakes
* Black Front Wishbones
* Black Driveshaft
* Black Rear Wishbones
* Black & Silver Columbia 2-Speed Rear End
* Black Rear Mono-Leaf Spring w/ Panhard Bar
* Blue Rear Shocks
* Black Rear Drum Brakes
Daisy now a gorgeous, golden drop top!
Daily Herald // Matthew Avery
When Bob and Kris came across their 1947 Mercury convertible it was being prepared for a prestigious and detail-oriented concourse showing.
"Day after day, I kept seeing the online ad and each time, I thought, 'Boy, this is nice. Kris would love to have this gorgeous car!" Bob said.
He was right. "It was the classic lines of the Merc that drew me in. Its certainly not something to go fast off the line but simply a cruiser and big -- something with a lot of steel!" Kris said.
A deal was struck and after a several-state trek from Dayton, Ohio, the golden glazed project was unloaded from a flatbed truck in the couple's front yard, along with eight boxes crammed full of assorted factory-correct parts, pieces, wires, bolts, nuts and washers.
Everything was promptly hauled into the garage and work commenced on the nameless project. That is until an intrigued friend dropped by to check up on the progress.
Kris recounts the interaction:
"Their first reaction to the half-finished car was, 'When its completed, that'll be just right for 'Driving Miss Daisy'!" While the movie's Lady Werthan would much prefer her staid Cadillacs, the inspiration was spot on and the sunburst Merc was christened "Daisy." This new name is proudly displayed hand-painted on the trunk lid.
With their purchase having been given a new name and accompanying identity, the invigorated Hampshire couple rolled up their sleeves and set to work, tackling the accessories, brightwork, interior trim and reworking the archaic 6-volt wiring setup to accommodate 12 volts. Despite a hands-on propensity, Bob and Kris let the Hampshire-based crew at Getz Hot Rod Innovations handle the bulkier work, relying on their expertise to ensure the endeavor was headed in the right direction.
While this post-war wheeler still packs its original flathead V-8, they felt those 100 wheezing horses trotting out of the 239-cubic-inch powerplant would breath easier if they were unbridled to exhale through dual, stainless tipped pipes.
FOR SALE!
