Some World-Class Custom Cars

[black mamba]

This is a 1951 Mercury that was customized when it was brand new by the master himself, George Barris, and kept in like-new condition all these years

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This masterpiece is a recent production and is known as the Buick Blackhawk

http://black-mamba.smugmug.com/photos/502085631_r934j-XL.jpg

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This stunner blends the modern-day Corvette with the look of Corvettes from the 50's

http://black-mamba.smugmug.com/photos/502085656_nSaBQ-XL.jpg

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[DoctorIt]

Neat :nod

Where are these from?

[Jack'll do]

There you go again Tom, bringing up old memories of great American iron. I turned 16 in 1958 and bought my first car (a 1950 Oldsmobile that had belonged to a friend of my Dad). As I recall my Dad and I chipped in $150 each for it after he convinced me that it was better to buy from someone you know took good care of their car than from a stranger. What I really lusted after at that time was the 1950 Mercury 2 dr. sedan followed by 1950 Ford then '51 Merc. I loved the look of the Mercury when nosed, decked, and sporting frenched head and tail lights.

As the song says... "Thanks for the memories"

BTW Great images as usual. :thumb:thumb

[black mamba]

Hi Erik.....

These shots were taken at a major auto show near Jacksonville, FL.

Tom

[Panther]

Howdy Tom,

There you go again, just stunning images, the perspective and great sharpness of details, and rendering of the colors are just spectacular.

Very nicely done, once again!!!

[black mamba]

Hi Jack,

I can't tell you how badly I wanted a '50 - '51 Mercury. A friend of my older brother had a '50 model and he had done some of the mods you mention to his car. I don't remember it being particularly fast, but it was pure evil to the eye....not to mention the girls dying to go for a ride in it. My brother got a '54 Merc in '57 and put on those long rear fender skirts that Mercury had come out with that year. I thought then, and still do, that it was one of the prettiest cars to ever roll down the road.

I didn't get my own car untill I graduated from HS in 1959. My grandfather gave me a '55 Chevy, which I promptly wrecked. I fixed it up and was off and running on a history of really fun cars. I know what you mean about " memories "

Tom

[black mamba]

Hi Craig,

It's hard to take a bad picture when you have subjects like this. Photography, to me, is all about passion and Lord knows I have a passion for autos.

Take care of yourself, my friend.

Tom

[David-Stallard]

Just great, need a new keyboard now as mine has drool all over it - beautiful captures, love the Buick [sigh]

.DAVID.

[eL eSs Vee]

Barris, the master. The Blackhawk is a beauty! A few years ago, I saw about a half dozen of those (hybrid? :D) Corvettes in the parking lot of a fast food chain.

As always, Tom very nice pictures. :thumb

[Skippy]

This is a 1951 Mercury that was customized when it was brand new by the master himself, George Barris, and kept in like-new condition all these years

This masterpiece is a recent production and is known as the Buick Blackhawk

This stunner blends the modern-day Corvette with the look of Corvettes from the 50's


Considering these cars are older than me, they are in amazing condition :huh

I love that Buick Blackhawk :thumb .... Skippy :D
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