This stunning 1940 Mercury Coupe Custom is the creation of famous custom car builder, Rick Dore (TV shows: “Lords of the Car Hoards” and “Rusted Development”), and is touted as one of the finest custom cars that you can find.

Under the hood is a lusty Chevrolet 327-cid V-8 engine with an estimated 300 horsepower and is linked to a fresh Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Originally owned by former funny car owner, racecar driver and speed shop owner, Johnny Loper, the Merc has a posi-traction rear end, suspension by drop axle in front and the convenience and reliability of four-wheel drum brakes. With airbags at the rear, she will go as low as you can go, and results in turning heads wherever you go.

Premier custom craftsman, Rick Dore, of Glendale, Arizona, has been elected to four Custom Car Halls of Fame and has won countless awards along the way. Dore’s designs subtly elaborate on classic themes, enhancing them with his own blend of combining past with future. With the hindsight of history, and his own inspired vision, Rick Dore has created a tribute to the past that is totally contemporary.

The roof is chopped by taking off four inches in front and six inches in the rear, the entire roof was reshaped, creating a smooth rearward sweep. In front, the windshield’s height has elevated one inch and the crown of the roof trimmed to eliminate the “lowered eyeshade appearance.” It’s been described as “perfect.” The side spear was rescuplted and seductively shortened for a cleaner profile. The front and rear fenders have been blended into the body and the running boards were trimmed, and the skirts are flush-fitted, with discrete lower edge flares. The hood ornament and the handles were shaved. The bodywork is all metal, as you’d expect on a Rick Dore custom.

Inside, the inviting front bucket and rear bench seats were trimmed in soft Italian white pearl leather, complemented by a console with door panels built with the spear profile to accent and match the exterior, expertly finished by Bob Devine of Devine Custom Interiors in Martinez, California. Bob’s custom interior work has appeared in Hot Rodder magazine numerous times.

The gleaming, incredible lustrous iridescent metallic blue green paint is unmistakably the work of Art Himsl. Art’s custom paint work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Rods & Customs (three times), Street Rodder, Auto Graphics, Street Rod Builder, as well as a permanent display of his graphics at the New York Museum of Modern Art. Art Himsl has been inducted into five Halls of Fame, honoring his outstanding work.

This custom Mercury is an absolute show stopper that attracts a crowd wherever it appears. It is said to be a sure bet to win prizes, if shown. The great names associated with this machine will always remain prominent and now you’ll have a part of this fine custom history.