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25/03/2026 9:48 am
That man from Newark, (Nottinghamshire, England that is and not New Jersey)John Ellis, has been at it again. Here's his rework of BRK28 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser in a striking black and pink colour scheme. John tells me he started this one 17 years ago and he's just got round to completing it. Here are the photos.
25/03/2026 9:50 am
Looks great.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
25/03/2026 9:58 am
Job well done, it's stunning. 💯
25/03/2026 10:14 am
I met John Ellis many years ago at a Brooklin Models function near Bath, England and saw many of his beautiful projects. One beauty in particular that I recall was the BRK 77, 1959 Mercury station wagon redone in metallic light blue with woodgrain Colony Park feature, which greatly improved the standard issue. Mr. Ellis is a very nice man and an extremely talented and modest fellow.
25/03/2026 1:33 pm
Decades ago my youngest brother and I were “admiring “ a TPC and he made a comment about the size of that rear-end to which I replied that it served as a second trunk and storage for your fishing gear. The owner had a difficult time not LOL. Good Lord, Rick and I had the BEST car show trips.
Steve
25/03/2026 1:40 pm
"John tells me he started this one 17 years ago and he's just got round to completing it."
Holy cow, that beats all my project records - I went only 10 years between projects a few times. This Mercury is outstanding! 😎 😎 😎
25/03/2026 1:45 pm
What a really beautiful rework and upgrade of this superb Mercury. This one is especially nice and well worth the effort !
25/03/2026 3:02 pm
What’s not to like about that TPC color combo ? I think it’s perfect and I’d like to lay my peepers on the re-worked wagon too.
Steve
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25/03/2026 5:56 pm
It may have taken 17 years but it was worth it. Absolutely beautiful.