1990 SPEC-CONSTD MERCURY

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1948 Mercury Templeton Saturn Roadster A.K.A. "The Bob Hope Special Roadster"
Rebuilt Title- Special Construction
Powered by '48 239.4 CI Flathead V-8 Engine with 2 BBL Stromberg 94 Carburetors
Manual Transmission
Blue Exterior over Blue and White Interior
Driven by Bob Hope Regularly while in Hollywood, CA
Named After Lloyd Templeton (Felt it would "Run Circles" Around Any Cars of its Times, Therefore the Name "Saturn"
Body is Mixture of Curves and Flat Surfaces for a Very Unique Ride
Lengthened Chrysler Hood
Mercury Windshield
Rear Fenders Formed from '46 Chevy Fenders
Rear Deck Lid from a Hudson Hood
Grille is Cut Down from a '48 Dodge
Bumpers are From a '46 Pontiac
Interior is Styled After Airplane Cockpit with Multiple Gauges
Period Stewart Warner Gauges with White-on-Black Faces along with Various Knobs and Switches
Multiple Awards and Accolades from Coast to Coast
Displayed for 10 Days as the Car of Tomorrow - Iowa State Fairgrounds
2012 Fairway Invitation to Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance
12-Page Article in Motor Trend Classic Winter 2012 Edition
Appears in Bill Jepsen's book "Iowa Customs"
True Collectible and Piece of American Automobile History
ONE OFF! Only One in the World
Illinois State Assigned Serial Number