Wow, finally a Merc that isn't chopped 9 inches, doesn't have a DeSoto grille, has real Appleton's mounted correctly, has decent looking rear view mirrors, has no sun visor and isn't laying on the ground like it's suspension has collapsed. Yeah, I like it. Mick
That's Palle Johansen's (owner of the Jackie Stewart Ford)Mercury originally built by Dick Dean for Lee and Susan Lucero.
The tail dragger look is traditional. I can drive my car in the slammed position, but I enjoy it more in the taildragger stance. Try it sometime.
All i gotta say is I'm glad it's not 1990. The baubles and accessories and colors and... YUCK! Can't wait to get back yo the basics with my '49 in 2019...