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11/06/2021 11:36 am
As background, Calori, a Lynwood/Long Beach police officer, bought the car to tow an early Ford roadster. The sleek look, generally attributed to Harry Westergard, in northern California, was done by a talented LA-area metal man named Herb Reneau. Calori reportedly traded it in on a new '50 Mercury and it changed hands many times, later. In late 2018, it sold at a Mecum auction to Scott Gillen, for $407,000.
I've always loved this car but wondered what it would look like without some of the added bits that were popular in the late 1940's, so I've treated it to a more current clean custom look.
As found (and stunning):
Removal of several bumper trim bits and tucked bumpers:
Removal of the bumpers:
Even if you're not a custom car fan, you probably appreciate excellent craftsmanship. Please try to view it through this lens and share which rendition most appeals to you.
Thanks for your comments and....Enjoy!
11/06/2021 12:52 pm
I’d go with the 2nd picture with the cleaner bumpers!👍🏻
11/06/2021 1:39 pm
I’d go with the 2nd picture with the cleaner bumpers!👍🏻
I agree. That's how it should have been built from the start.
12/06/2021 11:46 am
I’d go with the 2nd picture with the cleaner bumpers!👍🏻
I agree. That's how it should have been built from the start.
Me too!
13/06/2021 6:40 pm
Joining the chorus...
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
14/06/2021 12:18 am
I'll go with tucked bumpers and the antenna removal.