Leo Lyons Ultra Modern Mercury

The Leo Lyons Mercury on the last day of restoration.  Leo Lyons wasn't a big name among Southern California customizers in the late 1940's, but that's not to say he lacked big ambitions. Initially armed with little more than a dream and a sketch pad, he embarked on a 10-year journey that would ultimately produce the last significant custom Mercury of the 1950's, a car he called the Ultra Modern Mercury. Largely out of the public eye since 1965, the now-restored Leo Lyons Mercury will make it's debut on the lawn at Pebble Beach, as part of this years Mercury's Custom Class.

Click Here to read the post and to view other photos of this car.

Source: blog.hemmings.com

1963 Mercury Comet Convertible

Click Here to find out all there is to know about this 1963 Comet and to view other photos.

Source: hemmings,com

1955 Hudson Italia

Chryslers relationship with Italian design firm Ghia brought it a fair amount of time in the spotlight, a fact that did not go unnoticed by rival automaker Hudson. Fresh from the success of the Hudson Hornet in NASCAR, and looking for a way to market its new-for-1953 Jet compact, Hudson contracted with Italys Carrozzeria Touring on a Jet-based grand tourer, ultimately called the Italia.

Click Here to read all about this car.

Source: blog.hemmings.com

1951 Mercury Sport Sedan

Click Here to read all about this 51 Mercury Sedan and to view other pictures of this car.

Source: hemmings.com

1949 Mercury Lead Sled

Click Here to read all about this Mercury and to view other photos.



Source: hemmings.com