 1942 Mercury Tudor sedan |
The 1941-1942 Mercury was completely restyled for 1941, with a two-inch longer wheelbase and a wider selection of models. New were a two-passenger coupe and a four-door wagon, while the romantic convertible sedan was dropped. The Mercury was mechanically unchanged, though the flathead V-8 gained five horsepower for '42, when a new clutchless transmission called "Liquamatic" was also briefly offered.
The '42 facelift saw a two-tier horizontal grille substituted
for the vertically split '41 affair, giving a more massive look. Production
halted in early February 1942, making the last prewar Mercs comparatively rare
today.
Pluses
of the 1941-1942 Mercury:
- Fit and finish
- Good performance
Minuses
of the 1941-1942 Mercury:
- Clumsier
styling than 1939-1940
Production
of the 1941-1942 Mercury:
- 1941: 82,391
- 1942: 22,816
(both
estimated)
Specifications
of the 1941-1942 Mercury:
Wheelbase,
inches: 118.0
Length,
inches: 202.5
Weight,
pounds: 3,008-3,528
Price,
new: $910-$1,260 (U.S.)
Engines
for the 1941-1942 Mercury:Type Size Horsepower Years sv-V8 239 95/100 1941-1942
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