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2003 Mercury Messenger Concept<\/h1>\n

The Messenger concept car represents the first expression of Mercury’s new design DNA with a clean, technical appearance that begins to establish the look of Mercury products still to come. Mercury will introduce four new products over the next four years including a minivan, a small sport utility and two cars.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exterior Design<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Messenger’s proportions are the direct result of the dramatic vehicle architecture – clean and sculpted with a tautness and agility that transcends the vehicle’s design and handling characteristics.<\/p>\n

It is a vehicle designed to be uncompromised in capability and performance. The long hood houses a powerful 4.6-liter modular V-8 engine. The energetic stance and supple appearance of the Messenger are enhanced by 20-inch wheels with 305mm wide tires on the rear and 19-inch wheels with 275mm wide tires on the front – a tire\/wheel combination that allows the car to firmly put down onto the pavement all the power the V-8 can generate.<\/p>\n

The spoke wheels have a turbine theme, with vanes that reflect the appearance of the Mercury flying M logo. The functional vanes help direct airflow over the vented brake disc and high performance brake calipers, further communicating the car’s high performance capabilities.<\/p>\n

One aspect of Mercury’s future design DNA is embodied by the stacked element theme at the front of the vehicle with distinctive front lights and vertical grill elements. The rear lights convey the DNA message with sequential taillights that repeat the theme.<\/p>\n

Large, beautifully sculpted front air scoops and outlets at the front and rear of the vehicle provide a purposeful and powerful look.<\/p>\n

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Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n

\"2003<\/a>2003 Mercury Messenger Concept<\/a> – sold for $52,250<\/b> Rolling interior and exterior display model. No drivetrain. Projected specifications for this car included a 302-bhp DOHC version of Ford\u2019s 4.6-liter modular V8 engine, hooked to a six-speed sequential automatic transmission, computer active independent suspension and four-wheel power anti-lock brakes with Brembo discs and high-performance calipers. This car is a rolling interior and exterior display model, without a drivetrain, and is therefore offered on a bill of sale only.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>RM Auctions’ 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey<\/a><\/p>\n

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