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Ubb72 Mercury Derby by Coachcraft 1939
« on: March 13, 2013, 07:30:33 PM »
When was this convertible introduced and who designed it ?
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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2013, 02:11:55 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2013, 03:00:16 PM »
It looks like a 1940 Mercury sport custom by Darrin.

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Re: Ubb72
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2013, 03:15:49 PM »
While it does have a certain "Darrin" Look to it, this 1939/40 Mercury is actually the first vehicle custom built by California's Coachcraft. It was built for Hollywood socialite Paul Planette.
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Re: Ubb72
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2013, 03:26:19 PM »
While it does have a certain "Darrin" Look to it, this 1939/40 Mercury is actually the first vehicle custom built by California's Coachcraft. It was built for Hollywood socialite Paul Planette.
Yes, my source calls it a 1939 Mercury Derby by Coachcraft. A point for you !