1/2 scale Merc

Had a great time at the Back to the Fifties event this weekend. I have seen this car in pictures before,but never in person til this past weekend. The picture I took of Faith Grainger standing next to the car gives you an idea of how small the car really is.

 

Neat!! Does it run??

 

Who says smurfs cant ride in style?

 

yes. sounds like a big weed wacker.

 

yes, it runs. I believe he has a little Toyota engine in it. he hand formed all the parts using old washer machines,fridges,etc..

 

saw this car at ottawa, ks car show last fall, it is so KOOL!!!
you really need to see it in person to appreciate its size and
the quality of work in it, and to see them get in it and drive away!!

 

Originally from Harvard, Nebraska ... his family land borders my ex mother-in-laws land.

 

Cool car. I've followed Faith's work on the DVX forum too, nice you got to meet her.

 

That is so cool. I wish I had the talent to do that.

 

That is way cool, I want one.

 

i seen that shrunk down little fart cruisin, at least it would be a lot easier driving through the crowds wiht it
seems like a lot of odities can be seen at this show like V12 Seagraves too

 

wow, the guy has a whole herd of 'em

 

Dude this guyis amazing i want one...

 

That is true CRAFTSMANSHIP!!!!

 

Here's a vid on the build of the Merc. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt0LboEQXb8

 

Ernie was one of the originators of the Dwarf Car Company, which is still in business in Phoenix building 5/8 scale circle track racers.

 

Shut the front door. Those are the coolest

 

Talk about irony ... I just saw the car going through Omaha about 1/2 an hour ago !!!

 

I parked next to him at Back to the 50's last year and talked to him about his cars, he says it is fun passing people on the interstate with them and watching the look on their faces.