Dick Dean Chopped '40 Mercury

I ran into this beautiful '40 Mercury in the pits at the 2011 California Hot Rod Reunion. Chopped back in the 80's by none other than Dick Dean, it's been shaved, license plate sunk, fenders molded, and a host of other traditional custom mods. For full details, see the article at the bottom of the page.

I would like to point out that it's owner, Terry Cox, was making 240+ mph passes in a top-fuel dragster all weekend. Who says you have to pick a side on the hot rod vs. custom debate? Not Terry.








Here's an article with more info on Terry's Merc (courtesy of Rik Hoving)...