Mercules: No Amateur Job

By Jen

Editor

How’s this for on-the-job training: Aussie newcomer Bruno Gianoncelli, a plasterer by trade, learned to weld while building this 1950 Mercury into the radical all-metal custom sled that it is today. Gianocelli found the car in Perth, Australia, a rusted-out basketcase. He built a supercharged 6.8L Ford V10 for it, took 4 inches out of the roof, elongated the trunk, sculpted a unique front clip to accommodate a pair of Mercedes E-Class headlights, fabbed suicide doors, and shaved everything. The result is "Mercules," a mythic custom rod if there ever was one.

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Posted at 10:00 pm in 50s, Jen Dunnaway, Mercury, SEMA 2007

Comments

vierstradesign
Aug 5, 2009 at 8:55 am

John Gilbert never received the credit for fabricating an awesome work of art!! He is the real craftsman/fabricator on this project.

I have collaborated with him and a builder on a new project. Stay tuned for future posts.

les
Sep 27, 2008 at 2:35 pm

I know of the car personally also and all those others involved, that Bruno neglects to mention or give credit to in the public domain.
Bruno GIVE credit where its due, and do the right thing!!!!!
Get off your ego trip and salute thouse that did the work for you.

Matt Dowhan
Aug 9, 2008 at 4:35 pm

I love this engine. how did you build the intake?

OLIVIA
Jan 20, 2008 at 10:46 am

I LOVE THIS CAR AND GUESS WHAT I SAW IT BEING BUILT!!!

Mick
Nov 19, 2007 at 11:35 am

Great car but lets not forget the people who DID build the car!
There are a few Pannel bashers,painters,engine builder etc.

Great car-love it. Congrats to ALL those involved

John Gilbert
Nov 9, 2007 at 1:07 pm

Hi
Here is a link to some build photo`s
http://rides.webshots.com/album/524708689WRWCXR

Chris
Nov 4, 2007 at 2:18 am

Love your work on the Engine Andrew Mueller of Richwood. If anyone wants contact details let me know

Cheers,
Chris.

Tyler
Oct 31, 2007 at 9:58 pm

WOW what an amazing car. Does it have a page on here or not I’d LOVE to see more detailed picures.

Ted
Oct 31, 2007 at 4:35 pm

If cars had emotions I’m sure this one would be the happiest anywhere. This guy must be a Savant, ’cause this is far far beyond what your average plasterer would do, I think.
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I figured most just went and got plastered after work.