PURPLE STORM: an MPC 70 Mercury Cyclone Nascar transformed into a contemporary Pro-Tourer

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/18/2024 at 3:09 AM, XYHARRY said:

Gorgeous model, really well done Claude. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

Hi David!

Thanks for the compliments!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/18/2024 at 4:16 PM, LittleJoey said:

Awesome

Thanks Sir!

CT

[cifenet]

Excellent mirror finish and the top notch craftsmanship for the build!

Really nice work!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/19/2024 at 6:51 AM, KWT said:

Very nicely done

Thanks Jeremy!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/20/2024 at 8:34 PM, Phildaupho said:

Another tour de force. 

Hi Phil!

Well, another thank you, then!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/22/2024 at 4:15 PM, Kenmojr said:

Stunning. Merc never looked better!!!

Thank you ken!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/23/2024 at 3:54 AM, Chinacar said:

Ha! I can imagine Gene Bordinat spilling his G & T all over his powder blue polyester suit if he saw this baby being pulled in to the design studio in Dearborn! I never worked for Gene but I worked for his successor Jack Telnack who set up Ford Australia and led the design of those wild 70's Falcons. They shared the same design language with the American Torinos and Montegos and even had some touches of the big Mustang of '71. When he went back to Dearborn he was instrumental in delivering the first FOX Mustang and later the wildly successful Jelly Bean Taurus and the Aero Thunderbirds. Anyway, Jack probably would have liked the cleanliness of this coupe though I'm sure the monster wheels would have left him scratching his head about how they were going to turn it around to get it out of the rotunda...

Hi Sir!

Thank you for the generous comments. 

I was a fan of the Telnack school of design, and to prove it, I bought an 85 Turbo Coupe, three Merkur XR4Ti, a Scorpio... all cars that I understand he was somehow involved in the design process of. A friend still has a Mk VIII LSC and a MK VIII. 

The design leap between the 82 squarish Bird and the Aero Bird is monumental. Rounded edges, very slanted windshield, airplane doors, and a C-pillar shape to rival Mitchel's 67 Eldo (only less angular). I could go on...

I envy your tenure in this design team. 

Regards,

CT 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/24/2024 at 11:15 AM, ea0863 said:

Another stunner Claude! I too love the color combo, although that engine compartment is particularly cool. Thank you for posting.

Thanks Emre!

I always had a soft spot for this body design, so, had to do it!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/24/2024 at 9:23 PM, Dutzie said:

Great looking paint and the interior looks really good!

Thanks Brian!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/25/2024 at 11:17 AM, Brudda said:

Beautiful sir! Another fantastic project from the CT Design Studio. 

Thanks Bruce! I try harder...

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/26/2024 at 11:12 AM, louis Carabott said:

Sweet ?

Thank you Sir!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 6/2/2024 at 11:22 AM, cifenet said:

Excellent mirror finish and the top notch craftsmanship for the build!

Really nice work!

Thank you Steve, much appreciated!

CT