1940 MERCURY CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Oct. 17, 2025, offered with no reserve.
$167,200Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $152,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1940
- Make and model
- Mercury Mercury Eight
- Generation
- Eight (1939 to 1951)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- AZ396780
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 83 comparable sales, 322% over its top.
Middle half of sales$17,750 to $36,000
Median$26,000
Sales behind it83Likely
From 83 sales of the Mercury Eight Eight (1939 to 1951) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,750 and $36,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 MERCURY EIGHTBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | April 16, 2026 | $10,500 |
| 1940 Mercury Convertible SedanMecum, March 19, 2026 | Mecum | March 19, 2026 | $22,000 |
| 1940 Mercury Eight Fordor SedanMecum, Oct. 3, 2025 | Mecum | Oct. 3, 2025 | $10,500 |
| 1940 Mercury Eight ConvertibleBring a Trailer, March 4, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | March 4, 2025 | $21,000 |
| 1940 Mercury Custom CoupeMecum, July 24, 2026 | Mecum | July 24, 2026 | $30,000 |
| 1939 Mercury 8 Sport ConvertibleCars & Bids, April 24, 2026 | Cars & Bids | April 24, 2026 | $30,000 |
| 1940 Mercury Eight Two-Door Sedan-Coupe 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 25, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 25, 2025 | $17,500 |
| 1941 Mercury Eight CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 25, 2025 | $16,250 |