Thursday, February 16, 2012

Ford Mercury XM 800's sold for U.S. $ 429,000 in auction

Chicago, - Benson Ford Lincoln-Mercury Division chief also credited with pushing the basic design to the ranks of Mercury XM 800. In 1954 and 1955 of this concept car is a lot of traveling to various pameran.pada 1950 concept car is entered Automotive Engineering University of Michigan lab, as training material and design inspiration.


Ten years later, the fate of Mercury end up outside the warehouse in Dearborn, Michigan. Fortunately, it was found by a fan of classic cars and restoration of any parts, including bolts and nuts. Now, Ford Mercury XM 800 is considered as one of the interesting concept cars at auction and sold for U.S. $ 429,000.


Concept car of Ford Mercury XM 800, introduced in 1954 - a classic American-style, two-door hardtop and - were among the ranks of modern cars at the Chicago Auto Show 2012. This car first appeared at the Detroit Auto Show 1954.



5112 cc engine car or a 312 cubic inch Ford is using the transmission-O-Matic to send out 266 PS power to the rear wheels. Characteristic of XM 800, the glass allows passengers to look around almost 360 degrees.