Received this in an email today... "Subject: Fw: Mercury XM-800 > Here are all the e-mails we got from the owner showing the restoration, > then > you can decide for yourself if it is done the right way >> My name is Tom Maruska and I live in Duluth Minnesota USA. >> I recently purchased the XM-800 and am in the process of restoring it >> and anticipate completion in May or June 2009. >> I got your website address from Ray Cosh who owns the Turnpike Cruiser >> concept car and the XM-100. >> He told me you had pictures of both of his cars on your website and I >> only see the Turnpike Cruiser and was wondering if you'd share with me >> the pictures of his XM-800. >> He's having computer trouble right now and doesn't have any pictures >> himself to send me. He said someone from your club purchased a car from >> him a while back and while there looking at it also saw his concept cars >> and photographed them and I'd really love to see what the XM-100 looks >> like. I can't find anything about it anywhere so you're my only hope. >> I've attached a couple pictures of the XM-800 and if you like I'll keep >> you updated on the progress of the restoration. >> >> The picture of me in the XM is right after I unloaded it from the >> trailer when I brought it home on September 18th. >> In the picture of the two men, Joe Bortz who I purchased the car from is >> on the left and I'm on the right. >> In the other two pictures you can see that it is nearly completely >> disassembled. The body will come off the frame in about 3 more weeks so the frame can be refinished. >> Thanks for your time!"
WOW. Strikingly similar and reminiscent of the Lincoln Futura. Ford really should have made more of those basteds. They were too cool to have only made a handful for shows. Shame shame Henry and Sons. And i'll be damned if that doesnt look like an FE plant.
damn.........thats going to be the living end when its done.............er NOW that its done...........
I had the chance to buy this in 1972 for a very reasonable price and passed on it. Big mistake!!!!!!!!!!!
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