The Ford Barn

mercman from oz · 08-23-2017, 10:57 PM

That customized 1940 Lincoln Continental (previous post) has cut down doors, very similar in style to this customized 1939 Mercury Roadster built by Coachcraft. It has been updated with a 1940 Mercury Grille and Tail Lights. The difference between the Lincoln Continental and this Mercury is that the Mercury doesn't have opening doors. This fine example, that is all Flathead powered resides in California. Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be taken for a ride in this survivor.

Lawson Cox · 08-24-2017, 01:11 AM

Nice.

Vic Piano · 08-24-2017, 07:54 AM

I have seen photos of that Merc before, it is very cool.

51 MERC-CT · 08-24-2017, 09:22 AM

Speaking of modified Mercurys , this started out as a '40 Merc. 4 dr. convertible.
Worked on it where I was employed in the early 50's. when it was doing the show circuit in the North east.
Known as the 'Maratta Mystery' or the 'Pink Beast'.
People either loved it or hated it.
By today's standards it is probably considered a waste but back then these were $50-$100 cars.

Vic Piano · 08-24-2017, 09:30 AM

That's different...

mercman from oz · 08-24-2017, 04:26 PM

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Here is an enlarged picture of 'Maratta Mystery' or the 'Pink Beast'.
Not my "cup of tea".

Vic Piano · 08-24-2017, 06:59 PM

Bigger (as in the size of the photo) is not better in this instance...

mercman from oz · 08-24-2017, 07:07 PM

Vic, as I said, it is "not my cup of tea". Enough said. Mercman

V8COOPMAN · 08-24-2017, 08:10 PM

Interestingly, the car is featured in "butt-ugly pinky-purple", while the shop surroundings are an early-on black and white "grunge"! DD

51 MERC-CT · 08-25-2017, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Interestingly, the car is featured in "butt-ugly pinky-purple", while the shop surroundings are an early-on black and white "grunge"! DD

That's because I took the picture back in the 50's using 35mm black and white film.
The coloring was done digitally (much) later.

51 MERC-CT · 08-25-2017, 07:49 AM

The 'Pink beast' was the last version before it was destroyed in about 1960.
This is one of it's several earlier versions.

Vic Piano · 08-25-2017, 08:13 AM

I like the 'open car' version much better.

51 MERC-CT · 08-25-2017, 08:56 AM

Wouldn't mind having it in it's original form.

Vic Piano · 08-25-2017, 09:32 AM

Amen to that! The '40 Merc Convertible Sedan is a rare one. There is a beautiful one at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala, Florida.

mercman from oz · 08-25-2017, 04:46 PM

How can anyone improve the looks of this car? Absolutely a beautiful classic. What were they thinking when they took one of these beauties and made it look like the above monstrosity?

flatford8 · 08-25-2017, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz

How can anyone improve the looks of this car? Absolutely a beautiful classic. What were they thinking when they took one of these beauties and made it look like the above monstrosity?

As was said previously, when that was done to a car like that, they were worth as much as a Yugo is today....... I remember the Merc CS at the Garlits Museum.... Beautiful car!!...... Mark

Vic Piano · 08-29-2017, 03:14 PM

Accelerate Your Senses.

We are pleased to announce the formation of a World Class Automotive Event, the Cigar City Concours d'Elegance, coming to Tampa Bay. The inaugural event will take place on the grounds of the Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, Veterans Day weekend, November 10th & 11th, 2018.

The Transformation of Transportation will be on display at the Cigar City Concours d'Elegance, reflecting over 100 years of progress in vehicles of every description, from early internal combustion power to self-driving vehicles from the not too distant future.

The first annual Cigar City Concours d'Elegance will celebrate Lincoln automobiles including Lincoln, Zephyr, Lincoln Continental, The Continental MKII, etc.

Cigars & Cars. On Saturday, November 10th, the 18th green of the North Golf Course at Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort will have on display Exotic Sports Cars and Luxury Automobiles from around the world. Automobile manufactures will have vehicles available for test drives and there will be an ample display of vendors representing all things automotive.

Cigar City Concours d'Elegance, Sunday, Nov. 11th will feature classic and special interest cars representing over 100 years of classic motoring along with the celebrated Mark of distinction, the Lincoln Motor Car.

We are building the Cigar City Concours d'Elegance web site and we'll be launching it shortly. We cordially invite Aficionados, Collectors and Casual Onlookers to enjoy a weekend filled with magnificent machines. Stay tuned for updates.

adileo · 08-29-2017, 05:05 PM

Congratulations Vic. I know you worked very hard to pull this together.

I really hope, I can arrange to get down for it.

I know it will be an outstanding event.

Vic Piano · 08-29-2017, 06:23 PM

Thanks Andy, now the real work begins... I'm looking forward to seeing you.

Vic Piano · 08-31-2017, 07:45 AM

Things are coming together quickly with respect to the Cigar City Concours d'Elegance. Our web site 'landing page' is just about finished and we will be going live with it shortly. Stay tuned.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1504183435

08-23-2017, 10:57 PM	#2461
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour That customized 1940 Lincoln Continental (previous post) has cut down doors, very similar in style to this customized 1939 Mercury Roadster built by Coachcraft. It has been updated with a 1940 Mercury Grille and Tail Lights. The difference between the Lincoln Continental and this Mercury is that the Mercury doesn't have opening doors. This fine example, that is all Flathead powered resides in California. Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be taken for a ride in this survivor.

08-24-2017, 01:11 AM	#2462
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Nice. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-24-2017, 07:54 AM	#2463
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I have seen photos of that Merc before, it is very cool. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-24-2017, 09:30 AM	#2465
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour That's different... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-24-2017, 04:26 PM	#2466
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here is an enlarged picture of 'Maratta Mystery' or the 'Pink Beast'. Not my "cup of tea".

08-24-2017, 06:59 PM	#2467
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Bigger (as in the size of the photo) is not better in this instance... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-24-2017, 07:07 PM	#2468
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic, as I said, it is "not my cup of tea". Enough said. Mercman

08-24-2017, 08:10 PM	#2469
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,113	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Interestingly, the car is featured in "butt-ugly pinky-purple", while the shop surroundings are an early-on black and white "grunge"! DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-25-2017, 08:13 AM	#2472
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I like the 'open car' version much better. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-25-2017, 09:32 AM	#2474
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Amen to that! The '40 Merc Convertible Sedan is a rare one. There is a beautiful one at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala, Florida. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-25-2017, 04:46 PM	#2475
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour How can anyone improve the looks of this car? Absolutely a beautiful classic. What were they thinking when they took one of these beauties and made it look like the above monstrosity?

08-29-2017, 03:14 PM	#2477
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Accelerate Your Senses. We are pleased to announce the formation of a World Class Automotive Event, the Cigar City Concours d'Elegance, coming to Tampa Bay. The inaugural event will take place on the grounds of the Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, Veterans Day weekend, November 10th & 11th, 2018. The Transformation of Transportation will be on display at the Cigar City Concours d'Elegance, reflecting over 100 years of progress in vehicles of every description, from early internal combustion power to self-driving vehicles from the not too distant future. The first annual Cigar City Concours d'Elegance will celebrate Lincoln automobiles including Lincoln, Zephyr, Lincoln Continental, The Continental MKII, etc. Cigars & Cars. On Saturday, November 10th, the 18th green of the North Golf Course at Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort will have on display Exotic Sports Cars and Luxury Automobiles from around the world. Automobile manufactures will have vehicles available for test drives and there will be an ample display of vendors representing all things automotive. *Cigar City Concours d'Elegance, Sunday, Nov. 11th will feature classic and special interest cars representing over 100 years of classic motoring along with the celebrated Mark of distinction, the Lincoln Motor Car. We are building the Cigar City Concours d'Elegance* web site and we'll be launching it shortly. We cordially invite Aficionados, Collectors and Casual Onlookers to enjoy a weekend filled with magnificent machines. Stay tuned for updates. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-29-2017, 05:05 PM	#2478
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Congratulations Vic. I know you worked very hard to pull this together. I really hope, I can arrange to get down for it. I know it will be an outstanding event. __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1

08-29-2017, 06:23 PM	#2479
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Andy, now the real work begins... I'm looking forward to seeing you. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.