HAMB HISTORIANS HELP -Finest Merc gathering around ~ 60th Anniversary of the 49 Merc

Dale Hollenbeck"s Merc is coming. I talked to his wife and son and they told me it will be in Sacramento. Chip

 

Hi guys, been on a mini vacation with my wife and fellow Hamber 5 window Johnnie in Texas.

I'm back,refreshed, and getting back at organizing the GNRS Suede Palace,The Sac. Suede Pavilion, and this prestigious Merc Display/ Rik, please ad this beautiful Blue Merc to the list.

Thanks guys, Axle

 

Ghost flames are played out.

 

Low Springs, when you say the car will be there you mean the Sacramento Autorama part of the show,and not this Merc display, correct?

 

well we got a call inviting us (the merc) to be part of the 60th anniversary. so as to where we might be parked at i have no idea.


why?

 

how about Bill Layman's merc?

 

Kevan, was this car in Hop Up?

 

Im not sure if it was in Hop Up but it was in Rodders Journal #31. I think he's on the east coast.

 

Thats what it was. Very authentic and we'll try to get in touch with him. I think he is from Pennsylvania . Anyone have contact info?

 

TRJ most definitely has contact info for the Layman Mercury which is a very,very nice car by the way.Brent's Mercury is very nice told pic,don't know how it looks now.Rusk knows more for sure and also can provide contact info if interested...

 

Hi Low springs
How much is this Merc chopped?? By the way sooo cooooool metalwork.
lost 39

 

00 Mack, do you have any contact info ? Thanks

 

Wow! That is stunning.

 

acustom57 PM'd me Layman's contact info. Thanks so much !

 

this merc reminds me of the merc that the Salinas boys member was building, back in 94 or 95. i heard he got married and had to sell it. i think he called it the atomicmerc


I'm sorry i quoted the wrong reply i was talking about the mare metal merc pics

 

Update:

Bo hopkins & candy clark - stars of american graffiti will be in attendance.

Also: There will be a panel discussion regarding the early years of the custom merc.

Just some of the speakers will be - john barris (sam barris' son)
gene winfield, and many others that we will announce soon !

 

Axle, what about the Buddy Ohanesian Merc? I don't see it on Rikster's list.
That car would be very significant to have attend - not only because it was one of the earliest of customized Mercs, but also that it was originally a Sacramento car and was built by two of Sac's finest - Bertolucci & Westergard. Can't get much more significant than that.

 

Cleatus,
I've called and talked to the owner 3 times but unfortunately he doesn't seem very interested in being in this prestigious one in a lifetime event.

Such a neat car but i can't push it.


Axle

 

Anyone have info on this Jerry Yatch Merc? I understand its owned by Beth Meyers out of Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania.

 

Man that ****s! I would pitch in some cash to make that happen. That car needs to be there!

 

Yes absolutley.... Both Westergard and Bertolucci worked on the car... It really needs to be there. Perhaps you can have **** Bertollucci give him a call???

It looks great indoors.

 

This sure is a GREAT thread
1 Merc I miss on this list is " the green flame " ... Is it still out there ?
Klaz

 

Guys, I'm not going to bug the guy as thats what i feel i'm doing at this point. Being so close to Sacramento he's simply not interested. If Jim A wants to call him and ask it wouldn't hurt though.

The Green Flame is owned by Don Garlits and doesn't look this same - in fact it doesn't have flames on it any longer.




On a positive note: Looks like i'm getting the Bettancourt Merc - all the way from New Jersey !

Also: (cross your fingers) i also think theres a good chance i'll be getting Bill Laymans 54 Merc and the Fred Rowe Merc. Both are on the east coast as well.

 

This car was just added. It was built by Joe Bailon in 1958 for Jim Doyle in San Jose.

 

Thanks Rikster !

 

I see the Bertolucci Merc made the cover of Rodders Journal. Neat car,and very different.

Hope you get that car in this show.

 

i am flying up for this event,its gonna be spectacular.My camera is gonna over heat from this show.Well done axel.

 

Axle,great work so far...my impression is it will be the HUGEST Merc gathering ever...
BTW,you have a PM ....check it out!
Keep it up, Sled

 

Guys, we've got Jim A on our side and trying to influence the owner to get the car there.