Frank Galpin's 1952 Ford
1952 Ford Convertible owned and designed by Frank Galpin of San Fernando, California. The car was restyled using Mercury and Lincoln parts. Up front the car was modified with a modified Mercury bumper fitted with a Lincoln bumper guard mounted in the center. The headlights were frenched and given a diamond peaking formed from Mercury front fender panels. The uncluttered side panels faded into the hand-made fins.[1]
Completed in 1952, Frank's Convertible became the first custom to roll out of Galpin Motors.[2]November 10 thru 16, 1952 Frank's Ford was shown at the third annual Motorama.[3] The following year it graced the cover of Motor Trend June 1953.
Magazine Features
Motor Trend June 1953
Trend Book 109 Custom Cars 1954 Annual
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