History MILESTONE CUSTOM CARS: Nick Matranga '40 Mercury

Shit that painting is good, I thought it was a photograph at first. Captured the car perfectly, as we know cars have souls but to get that onto canvas as well takes some doing.

 

btt

 

One of the best. It's sad that Nick hardly had a chance to enjoy it.

 

bringing this back to the top. This should be a must view for the newbies. This is what a perfect early custom looks like.

Fryguy

 

For me the Matranga Merc has always Been an inspiration ...til have one built in that style
And the hardtop conversion is just timeless and so natural on a chopped 39/40 Merc..hard to beat!!
A milestone for sure keep inspiring people worldwide

 

Love this thread!! Any more pics or info on this car?

 

Here is a LINK to an Article I did with Michelle on Nick Matranga on the Custom Car Chronicle. It has a lot more info and photos on the car, as well as a lot of info on Nick.

 

Thanks Rikster for all the info!!!
here's what I'm starting with

 

My favorite!! ...Very inspiring like Kevan says ;-)