The 1956 Pontiac Club De Mer Resurected!

[Eshaver]

O K folks , I travel in strange circles of people . Ive known several famous and sometimes not so famous folks . In that time , Ive been afforded chance meetings with artisians and movie stars . Such is the case of Mister Marty Martino of Gum Spring Virginia . Marty was introduced to me by the man who once employed me as a mechanic / Wrecker driver , Daryll Edwards here in Richmond . Now Ole Daryl knew I wasn't your average run of the mill person . He knew that from conversations that he was privy to from hearing me and Marty talk .

Seems that Marty had worked in the samer circles as I in Southern California at one time or annother after a stint in service . He used to walk by Barris's shop and was leered at by the same NAZI personel that looked at me with distain as I walked to a nearby Schieb shop in the mornings . Marty and I both built models and still do . The difference was Marty builds bigger models than I ! Marty has had experence in building 1/4 scale replicias of the origional Lincon Futura which became the Batmobile . He later went to build a running copy of the Nomad a 1954 Corvette/ wagon ! I would show up in my 53 Ford and he in his Corvete, what a show . I went to visit him once , he was working on a Monkee- mobile clone !

Fast forward to 2005, Marty is now formulating building a Pontiac Club De Mer ! But , the car was destroyed in 1957.. Yes and no ...... Leave it to the unique talents of Mr Martino . Starting with two dimensional drawings and the Revell model , he proceded to actualy take a 59 Pontiac to start from . The worn out Wide Track became the Club De Mer in about a year and a half ! To see his friend's story and the Pontiac Enthusiast magazine synopis article go to this link :

http://www.stillrunnin.com/runnin-board/showthread.php?t=275

For pictures go here : pictures ar by Dallas and Lea :

Ed Shaver

[Dave in Seattle]

Greetings Ed -

I also seem to recall that Marty was working on a "clone" of the Plymouth Norseman of Andrea Doria fame. I think I even have some early development pics on my other puter. Any late-breaking news on that one?

[george 53]

WOW Ed, the 3rd picture down actually LOOKS like a diorama! How COOL to be able to have the talent to do something like this!!! What happened in 57 to kill the Club? Was IT on the Andrea Doria too?

[Joker]

hey Ed, I got these two but not the car. I belive they are from the Club de Mar. Will trade not sell. James

[weasel]

that's amazing...i built that kit for a good buddy of mine who's dad worked for Pontiac and had seen and set in it...

[Eshaver]

Weasel, you need to tell yer Dad , he's a Lucky stiff ! The Club De Mer along side the " Pushmobile " L'Universalle van were my all time Motorama favorites ! Ed Shaver

[mr moto]

HOLY MOLY!! That's incredible. Even down to the tires! He's obviously an unbelievable talent.

[Harry P.]

How did he form the body panels?

[weasel]

Ed, not my dad, his dad..Del Green...he worked for Pontiac Zone early 50's to mid 70's...