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Mercury Bob Hope Special

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Jul 31, at 8:10am ET

The Mercury Bob Hope Special is one of the most distinctive American custom cars created in the postwar period. Built in the early 1950s by Lloyd Templeton and his family, it starts with a 1948 Mercury chassis with a flathead V8 engine and is transformed into a one-of-a-kind roadster. The bodywork is a true collage of components from various American cars, including Chrysler, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Studebaker, and Dodge, reworked into a dramatic ensemble. The car soon became a star of auto shows across the United States, also drawing attention in Hollywood and at the promotional events of the era. Also known as the Bob Hope Special, it became associated with the famous American actor, contributing to its fame in the world of entertainment and car collecting.

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