1947 Mercury - General

Styling changes were slight this year. The grille still had thin, vertical bars, however, the border around the grille was chrome-plated, and there was also new trunk lid trim. "Mercury" in block  letters ran horizontally at the top center of the grille followed by "Eight" vertically in block letters running down its center. Both were outlined in black. The Mercury name was also placed on the side of the hood. Different hub caps were used. More chrome was used on the interior, and the dash dial faces were redesigned. The convertible and station wagon came with leather upholstery.

1947 Mercury Eight production totaled 85,378.

1947 Mercury Eight - SERIES 79M

The Mercury Eight's parking lights were still rectangular units placed high on the fenders inboard of the headlights. Once again, the running boards were completely concealed under flared door bottoms. The instrument panel continued to feature two identical circles for speedometer and clock with the gauges to the left of the speedometer, a glove compartment to the right of the clock, and a large radio speaker cover in the center.

Standard equipment included: plastic steering wheel with medallion including full horn ring, cigarette lighter, electric clock, oversized, locking glove compartment, twin horns, two sun visors, arm rests on each front door, dual windshield wipers, foot control for headlights with beam indicator on instrument panel, two ashtrays in the rear compartment of the Sedan Coupe and one in the Town Sedan.

Also included were: friction-lock vent windows, dimming control for instrument lights, special luggage compartment light, twin tail and stop lights (except in the station wagon), and spare wheel and tire in luggage compartment.

Body Colors -

• Barcelona Blue
• Black
• Blue Gray
• Feather Gray
• Glade Green
• Maize Yellow
• Monsoon Maroon
• Parrot Green
• Pheasant Red
• Rotunda Gray
• Taffy Tan
• Tucson Tan
  

Upholstery Choices -

• Broadcloth or cord in closed models in green-gray or rust
• Genuine leather, in tan or red, in the Club Convertible and station wagon.

Mercury Engines -

• L-head V-8. Cast iron block. Displacement: 239.4 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.19" x 3.75". Compression ratio: 6.75:1. Horsepower: 100 @ 3800 RPM. Torque: 195 @ 1700 RPM. Three main bearings. Carburetor: Holley 94 two-barrel.

Chassis - All Models -

• Wheelbase: 118".
• Overall length: Passenger Cars - 201.75" Station Wagon - 208.9"
• Front tread: 58.0".
• Rear tread: 60.0".
• Tires: 6.50 x 1 4-ply on passenger cars; 6-ply on Station Wagon.

Powertrain Options -

• Three-speed manual column mounted transmission was standard.

Significant Options -

• Fog Lamps
• Heater
• Locking Gas Cap
• Radio with station changing foot control
• Side Mirror
• Spot Light
• Visor Vanity Mirror
• Wheel Trim Rings
• White Wall Tires