What the Easter bunny gave me today!
What the Easter bunny gave me today!
I am absolutely chuffed with this my latest acquisition. This is a 1955 Mercury Mark 55 in stunning original condition. it sat in a dealer showroom in the States for years until it was purchased by one of my mates who just sold it to me. Very little usage and it shows. The paint is all original as is the rest of the engine and is a true restoration reference engine if there ever was one! There pictures are poor but I was pretty excited so I rushed things a bit. Better snaps are on the way with lots of detail shots. It will get a very careful and sympathetic restoration, no new paint or decals but the seals, bearings, hoses and some gaskets will have to be replaced due to age. Can't wait to get it running !
Re: What the Easter bunny gave me today!
Very nice
SEAN-NÓS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6vkPjEy4U
Crackerbox build http://player.vimeo.com/video/87412648
The launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfNjkhMRt40
Crackerbox build http://player.vimeo.com/video/87412648
The launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfNjkhMRt40
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Re: What the Easter bunny gave me today!
I live in hope that some day I'LL have that kind of luck.Enjoy
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What a gem! Always amazed at how advanced these were for their time and how even the cowl / paint designs were spot on. Look forward to hearing more; have you a boat(s) that you run your motors on?
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Re: What the Easter bunny gave me today!
What a gorgeous find George, lucky even for over there. A dream come true. Keep us posted.
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To be honest, luck has nothing to do with it, I just have very,very good friends! Most of my engines I get like this one are from leads from them. And yes, I do have a lovely little Sangstercraft I am restoring to run them on! At least it keeps me out of the pubs.