American Graffiti '51 Mercury Coupe

Interview with Glenn Shimmin, builder of an American Graffiti '51 Mercury replica. He consulted with the original people who customized the cars for the 1973 film American Graffiti in order to get all the details right. This interview gives one some deep insight into how the original '51 Mercury was quickly customized for the movie. Look for a brief appearance by Candy Clark in the video who autographed the sun visor on this cool car. For more on American Graffiti visit my website: www.kipsamericangraffiti.blogspot.com

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Glen
• Shimmin
• 1951
• Mercury
• Coupe
• American
• Graffiti
• Candy
• Clark

[FARGuICEhole]

where is this car show at? great car man.

[markybgoode]

@FARGuICEhole I filmed this in Petaluma, CA at their annual American Graffiti celebration a few yrs. ago.

[raconter1]

Nice details about the movie car! You did a great job reproducing it! :) Jack

[markybgoode]

@raconter1 Actually it was Glen who built it-not me. I just interviewed him. He did an incredible job.

[brockao1977]

the supposed real pharohs merc is in a 90's Rod and custom that has the real Milner coupe...If you look in the front letters to r&c some guy in new york had it...theres a small pic of it with no hubcaps I have that issue but its in storage...

[markybgoode]

And the legend continues... Thanks for your comment.

[NJPurling]

The Mercury. Was this the car the Pharohs drove around in?

[madeguy100]

gheeze!...... what a waste of machinery!

[zythepsarian]

thats a sweetie

[harley1450000]

you scratched gill's car