Came across this article on the great online archive Modern Mechanix: “A Portfolio of Cars You’d Like to Own” - hell yeah! Some are downright whacky: the ‘Jigger’ resembling a moonbuggy crossed with BurgerKing signage, and the 3-wheeler made from junked parts.
But this ’56 Thunderbird, customised by Don Von Dwingelo & Tony Bruskivage of New Jersey, displays inventive uses of inter-species splicing (Chevy / Olds / Ford)… and would have been impressive in full-colour with its 16 coats of red lacquer. It was insured, back in ’62, for $15,000.
Images from Modern Mechanix
That is a cool ride, would have loved to seen what 16 coats of red looks like!