A REAL PIECE OF CUSTOM CAR HISTORY!
In the fifties and sixties, this car was featured magazines such as Rod Builder & Customizer, Custom Cars, Rod & Custom, and Car Craft. Often in more than one issue. It was featured in Car Club magazines and newsletters such as Swanx of Vallejo, Motorcade and The Wheeler of Northern California.
And it won time after time and was entered into shows like The Road Run, the Autorama, National Roadster Show, The Napa Valley Rod & Custom Show, Custom, Rod & Sports Car Show, and the Rose Festival Auto Show.
George Barris, a legend in custom car building, is quoted complimenting elements of this 1950 coupe while explaining what it takes to win a custom car competition.
Original owner, Dick McArdle, recently passed away leaving this legend alive at Atomic Motors. This is a one family-owned custom always kept in California and Nevada.
The car has a spliced-in 1949 Merc grille shell and a complete 1951 Olds front bumper and grille bar. 1956 Plymouth Fury side trim.
Neatly tunneled 1949 Ford taillight lenses are features in lower rear body paneling. Partitioned exhaust tips have been bult into the bumper. Scoops incorporated into the leading edge of the rear fenders and trimmed out with chromed bars from a 53 Merc.
216ci 6-cyl, manual transmission
This vehicle is located at Atomic Motors Classic in Henderson, NV just 20 mins from the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Come down and see us or call 702-556-0888 OR 702-826-3811 ext 2. Additional pictures and videos may be found on our site at www.atomicmotors.net
It is the responsibility of the buyer to either inspect the vehicle personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure satisfaction as to the condition and value, prior to purchase.
