1940 Mercury Eight Coupe "Stardust" by John D’Agostino
This custom 1940 Mercury Eight, dubbed "Stardust," features a chopped and shaved body finished in Black Cherry. It boasts a Mustang II front suspension, rear air shocks, and Cadillac-branded wheels, creating an iconic hot rod stance. Under the hood lies an overbored 255ci flathead V8 with triple Stromberg carburetors.
- Builder:
- John D’Agostino
- Location:
- Morgan Hill, California
- Vehicle:
- 1940 Mercury Eight
- Price sold:
- -
- Power:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Engine:
- Overbored 255ci flathead V8Offenhauser intake manifold24-stud cylinder headsThree Stromberg carburetors
- Wheels:
- Steel 15" wheels with Cadillac 'sombrero' covers
- Suspension:
- Mustang II front suspensionRear air shocks
- Body:
- Buick-sourced rear fender skirts
- Paint / Wrap:
- -
- Other Mods:
- Brass radiatorDual exhaust system with headersAppleton spotlightsBuick-sourced rear fender skirtsFord-sourced chrome bumpers
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