What did you see on the road today?

[Dan Hay]

My 39 Ford out getting groceries 

[espo]

11 hours ago, Dan Hay said:

My 39 Ford out getting groceries 

This sure looks like a '39 that one of the Forum members got a few years ago. I remember the Hub Caps and the Wide Whites. What a great family cruiser.  

[espo]

18 hours ago, cobraman said:

Seen at hobby lobby today . 

Does anyone else remember the "Spy vs Spy" series in the old Mad Magazine? 

[espo]

16 hours ago, Jon Cole said:

Seen in NH

Love El Caminos, but a red '59 with Americans has to be about as good as it gets. 

[TonyK]

2 hours ago, espo said:

Does anyone else remember the "Spy vs Spy" series in the old Mad Magazine? 

Or an old Star Trek episode.

[Tabbysdaddy]

4 hours ago, espo said:

Does anyone else remember the "Spy vs Spy" series in the old Mad Magazine? 

 

1 hour ago, TonyK said:

Or an old Star Trek episode.

Makes me want a cookie. 

[unclescott58]

I did not see this on the road, because its not legal to drive on the road. Nor did I see it today. I saw this on Friday, and this is the first chance I’ve had to share the pictures. I was kindly invited this last spring to come to Tom Maruska’s shop and see his latest restoration. I’ve been admiring his work years, up at the Motor Madness Shows, every March, in Duluth MN, for many years now. Tom does some of the most beautiful restorations I’ve ever seen. Including several magnificent Thunderbirds. And including the 1963 Thunderbird Italian concept car. Plus the 1954 Mercury XM-800. Now he has just finished restoring the 1956 Mercury show car, the XM Turnpike Cruiser. And Wow! What a beauty. Much prettier in real life, than in any of photos I’ve ever seen of the car in the past. 

Tom has done his normal marvelous magic on this car. If your interested in learn more about it, you see articles on the work he’s done in recent issues of Old Cars Weekly. Or you can check it out his website at TPLS62@MSN.COM. 

Thanks to Tom for kindly inviting me to his shop, and letting me see this magnificent car in the flesh. Plus seeing his beautiful 1963 Thunderbird convertible again. And an interesting future project he’s working on. That I’m looking forward to seeing done in the future. 

 

Edited August 24, 2022 by unclescott58

[unclescott58]

On 8/18/2022 at 8:57 PM, NYLIBUD said:

What engine comes with the Skyhawks?Cool looking car.

Buick 3.8 V6. 

[NYLIBUD]

29 minutes ago, unclescott58 said:

Buick 3.8 V6. 

Gotcha.Cool car.

[espo]

11 hours ago, unclescott58 said:

I did not see this on the road, because its not legal to drive on the road. Nor did I see it today. I saw this on Friday, and this is the chance I’ve had to share the pictures. I was kindly invited this last spring to come to Tom Maruska’s shop and see his latest restoration. I’ve been admiring his work years, up at the Motor Madness Shows, every March, in Duluth MN, for many years now. Tom does some of the most beautiful restorations I’ve ever seen. Including several magnificent Thunderbirds. And including the 1963 Thunderbird Italian concept car. Plus the 1954 Mercury XM-800. Now he has just finished restoring the 1956 Mercury show car, the XM Turnpike Cruiser. And Wow! What a beauty. Much prettier in real life, than in any of photos I’ve ever seen of the car in the past. 

Tom has done his normal marvelous magic on this car. If your interested in learn more about it, you see articles on the work he’s done in recent issues of Old Cars Weekly. Or you can check it out his website at TPLS62@MSN.COM. 

Thanks to Tom for kindly inviting me to his shop, and letting me see this magnificent car in the flesh. Plus seeing his beautiful 1963 Thunderbird convertible again. And an interesting future project he’s working on. That I’m looking forward to seeing done in the future. 

 

Don't you just love the over-the-top styling and colors from that era? You can see a few different styling elements from different year model Mercurys including the color. 

[thatz4u]

13 hours ago, unclescott58 said:

I did not see this on the road, because its not legal to drive on the road. Nor did I see it today. I saw this on Friday, and this is the chance I’ve had to share the pictures. I was kindly invited this last spring to come to Tom Maruska’s shop and see his latest restoration. I’ve been admiring his work years, up at the Motor Madness Shows, every March, in Duluth MN, for many years now. Tom does some of the most beautiful restorations I’ve ever seen. Including several magnificent Thunderbirds. And including the 1963 Thunderbird Italian concept car. Plus the 1954 Mercury XM-800. Now he has just finished restoring the 1956 Mercury show car, the XM Turnpike Cruiser. And Wow! What a beauty. Much prettier in real life, than in any of photos I’ve ever seen of the car in the past. 

Tom has done his normal marvelous magic on this car. If your interested in learn more about it, you see articles on the work he’s done in recent issues of Old Cars Weekly. Or you can check it out his website at TPLS62@MSN.COM. 

Thanks to Tom for kindly inviting me to his shop, and letting me see this magnificent car in the flesh. Plus seeing his beautiful 1963 Thunderbird convertible again. And an interesting future project he’s working on. That I’m looking forward to seeing done in the future. 

 

tried website link....it went nowhere....

[unclescott58]

32 minutes ago, thatz4u said:

tried website link....it went nowhere....

I can’t help you there. It is the web address Tom has on his card. 

[cobraman]

14 hours ago, unclescott58 said:

I did not see this on the road, because its not legal to drive on the road. Nor did I see it today. I saw this on Friday, and this is the chance I’ve had to share the pictures. I was kindly invited this last spring to come to Tom Maruska’s shop and see his latest restoration. I’ve been admiring his work years, up at the Motor Madness Shows, every March, in Duluth MN, for many years now. Tom does some of the most beautiful restorations I’ve ever seen. Including several magnificent Thunderbirds. And including the 1963 Thunderbird Italian concept car. Plus the 1954 Mercury XM-800. Now he has just finished restoring the 1956 Mercury show car, the XM Turnpike Cruiser. And Wow! What a beauty. Much prettier in real life, than in any of photos I’ve ever seen of the car in the past. 

Tom has done his normal marvelous magic on this car. If your interested in learn more about it, you see articles on the work he’s done in recent issues of Old Cars Weekly. Or you can check it out his website at TPLS62@MSN.COM. 

Thanks to Tom for kindly inviting me to his shop, and letting me see this magnificent car in the flesh. Plus seeing his beautiful 1963 Thunderbird convertible again. And an interesting future project he’s working on. That I’m looking forward to seeing done in the future. 

 

That is one very cool auto !

[mk11]

[Kenmojr]

On 8/21/2022 at 12:22 AM, Dan Hay said:

My 39 Ford out getting groceries 

Love 39 and 40 Fords. This 4 door sedan is spectacular. Does it still have the flathead V8?

[Kenmojr]

19 hours ago, unclescott58 said:

I did not see this on the road, because its not legal to drive on the road. Nor did I see it today. I saw this on Friday, and this is the chance I’ve had to share the pictures. I was kindly invited this last spring to come to Tom Maruska’s shop and see his latest restoration. I’ve been admiring his work years, up at the Motor Madness Shows, every March, in Duluth MN, for many years now. Tom does some of the most beautiful restorations I’ve ever seen. Including several magnificent Thunderbirds. And including the 1963 Thunderbird Italian concept car. Plus the 1954 Mercury XM-800. Now he has just finished restoring the 1956 Mercury show car, the XM Turnpike Cruiser. And Wow! What a beauty. Much prettier in real life, than in any of photos I’ve ever seen of the car in the past. 

Tom has done his normal marvelous magic on this car. If your interested in learn more about it, you see articles on the work he’s done in recent issues of Old Cars Weekly. Or you can check it out his website at TPLS62@MSN.COM. 

Thanks to Tom for kindly inviting me to his shop, and letting me see this magnificent car in the flesh. Plus seeing his beautiful 1963 Thunderbird convertible again. And an interesting future project he’s working on. That I’m looking forward to seeing done in the future. 

 

That Merc is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing...

[unclescott58]

9 minutes ago, Kenmojr said:

That Merc is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing...

I agree. And your welcome. It’s fun to share with others cool things like that.

Edited August 22, 2022 by unclescott58

[NYLIBUD]

15 hours ago, mk11 said:

Wow this truck is really cool,and I love that color.

[NYLIBUD]

Saw this very cool NYS police Charger outside a local 7/11.Hey he had to get his donuts right?

[StevenGuthmiller]

Didn't see these on the road, but I did see a few pretty cool machines at a show this past Sunday.

 

Just a couple of my favorites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This '66 Charger was for sale.

My wife had to pull me away!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Bill Eh?]

Here are a few of the cars that I spotted while visiting Vancouver BC, August 12 - 19.

[iamsuperdan]

Had another Lightning arrive. Rapid Red, Lariat.

This will look so good when it's detailed. The colour really pops.

[Dan Hay]

On 8/22/2022 at 6:13 PM, Kenmojr said:

Love 39 and 40 Fords. This 4 door sedan is spectacular. Does it still have the flathead V8?

No it has a small block Chevy, but it’s still has the stock 39 box and banjo rear end. It’s a great driver.

[moparfarmer]

On 8/21/2022 at 11:12 PM, unclescott58 said:

I did not see this on the road, because its not legal to drive on the road. Nor did I see it today. I saw this on Friday, and this is the chance I’ve had to share the pictures. I was kindly invited this last spring to come to Tom Maruska’s shop and see his latest restoration. I’ve been admiring his work years, up at the Motor Madness Shows, every March, in Duluth MN, for many years now. Tom does some of the most beautiful restorations I’ve ever seen. Including several magnificent Thunderbirds. And including the 1963 Thunderbird Italian concept car. Plus the 1954 Mercury XM-800. Now he has just finished restoring the 1956 Mercury show car, the XM Turnpike Cruiser. And Wow! What a beauty. Much prettier in real life, than in any of photos I’ve ever seen of the car in the past. 

Tom has done his normal marvelous magic on this car. If your interested in learn more about it, you see articles on the work he’s done in recent issues of Old Cars Weekly. Or you can check it out his website at TPLS62@MSN.COM. 

Thanks to Tom for kindly inviting me to his shop, and letting me see this magnificent car in the flesh. Plus seeing his beautiful 1963 Thunderbird convertible again. And an interesting future project he’s working on. That I’m looking forward to seeing done in the future. 

 

Mercury looks like one of Fords show cars from years gone by..Excellent work..

 

[unclescott58]

8 hours ago, moparfarmer said:

Mercury looks like one of Fords show cars from years gone by..Excellent work..

 

It is one of the Ford show cars from years gone by. The ‘56 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser was put on the show circuit to preview the new upcoming ‘57 Mercury production models. 
 

Edited August 24, 2022 by unclescott58