I like that version too, unfortunately it got wrecked. It was restyled to the version with Desoto Grill. All the Von Dutch Striping got lost on the outside when it got repainted. Dean Jeffries did both versions for the former owner.
Oh My!! I hadn't seen the wreck pics before. It is sad to see but thanks for posting them. Your Merc is still proof that it doesn't have to be chopped to be kool....
Thanks! I have more pic's in an album in my profile. Here's the link https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/media/albums/phils-merc-and-the-accident.48303/
If I got a Merc that needs redone, it would get chopped. If I got a nice restored Merc, it would stay just like this. What a great looking car.