One-of-a-kind 1951 Mercury cost whopping six-figure sum to rebuild

  • This one-of-a-kind 1951 Mercury could be the wildest modified car
  • It cost the owner a staggering $300,000 to rebuild
  • The car was showcased at Jenkkiautonäyttely X-treme Car Show

Published on Oct 04, 2024 at 5:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Oct 04, 2024 at 5:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

This one-of-a-kind 1951 Mercury could be the wildest modified car you’ve ever seen, and it cost the owner a staggering $300,000 to rebuild.

Built by Hot Rod Hanger in Austria, this custom Mercury made a big splash when it was showcased at the Jenkkiautonäyttely X-treme Car Show in Finland.

Chad, who attended the show, had the chance to speak with the owner, and it was clear that this car was no ordinary Mercury.

Now, you too have the opportunity to have a look at this beauty.

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1951 Mercury cost a six-figure sum to rebuild

Shared to Chad’s YouTube channel, the most striking feature of the car was its paint.

At first glance, you couldn’t tell if it was gold or silver, but the owner revealed that it wasn’t paint at all.

Instead, it was a sterling silver chemical solution that was burned with a flame, creating this unique and mesmerizing hue.

When asked what inspired such a bold creation, the owner shared that he wanted the car to look like something out of a video game – a true cyber race car.

The project started with just a drawing, and after much hard work, it became this stunning vehicle.

The customized car also featured a snake-skin-like 3D design, door handles in the middle, and side exhausts instead of the usual rear placement.

Even the wheels were custom-built, adding to the car’s unique appearance.

The car’s customization didn’t stop at the exterior; the interior was just as impressive.

A pure work of art

Inspired by a fighter plane, the windows operated with old-fashioned belts instead of modern electronics.

Comfort was a priority, too, with leg supports that allowed you to rest your legs while driving.

One cool feature was an electronic button that opened the bonnet automatically.

And under the bonnet? The car was a masterpiece, unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Parts of a Volvo and Cadillac were used to design the front, and when the engine roared, it sounded like pure power.

This 1951 Mercury was truly a work of art.

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Meet Daksh: Not your typical pro, but definitely a pro at being fascinated by supercars, tech, and all things futuristic. When he's not nose-deep in work, catch him glued to anime screens or lost in the pages of a good book.