Louie Erk's 1940 Mercury

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Louie's Merc as it appeared when it was published in Trend Book 105 Restyle Your Car in 1952. Photo by Carlin Hulick, courtesy of Trend Books.
Photo by Carlin Hulick, courtesy of Trend Books.

1940 Mercury convertible owned by Louie Erk of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Louie's Merc was Continentalized by adding a square lined trunk made from sheet stock. Buick fadeaway fenders, an Oldsmobile grille and Pontiac taillights were used to alter the appearance of the car additionally. Inside, it featured a Leopard skin upholstery. In 1952 two photos of Louie's Mercury appeared in Trend Book 105 Restyle Your Car.[1]


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Trend Book 105 Restyle Your Car


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