This 1951 Mercury cost $300,000 to build... and it's truly one of a kind 😳

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024

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  • @mercuriusgtc2023
    @mercuriusgtc2023 Місяць тому +582

    thank you for all your comments its me the builder i am very happy for all your positiv worlds you give to my Mercurius GTC it makes me proud and shows me also that i go the right way in this project beginning of 2025 we go to USA its of course a part of our Earth tour so stay tuned hope we see around at a Show. stay healthy and all the best to all of you Knud

    • @xtop23
      @xtop23 Місяць тому +48

      It’s a masterpiece. You are truly gifted sir.

    • @johnr5252
      @johnr5252 Місяць тому +7

      What kind of engine does it have?

    • @StianSabel
      @StianSabel Місяць тому +16

      I saw this in sweden. Masterpiece like Caravaggio or Rembrandt.

    • @indoor420
      @indoor420 Місяць тому +8

      Beautiful car love all the custom touches!!! You say that body work is leaded?? That's old school work!!! NEVER SEE IT ANYMORE

    • @mercuriusgtc2023
      @mercuriusgtc2023 Місяць тому

      @@johnr5252ls racw type 600 hp

  • @Matthew-x9d
    @Matthew-x9d Місяць тому +457

    TheDesigner/fabricator of theMercury is not only a fabricator, but is also approaching his finishes as a metal smith artist. The car is a piece of automotive fine art. The engineering behind it is original and in a new classification associated with high dollar sports car. The man is a genius.

    • @lonniecole1435
      @lonniecole1435 Місяць тому +32

      Yes, he's an artist and a genius. Like a lot of geniuses his obsessive compulsive personality drove him to create this masterpiece. We benefit.

    • @bcbigfoot112
      @bcbigfoot112 Місяць тому +5

      Well said. That car is pure artistic genius

    • @Rimrock300
      @Rimrock300 Місяць тому +4

      My thought too, this giy is probably an artist first of all, that also got great mechanical skills, and a thick wallet

    • @ursinegrubby916
      @ursinegrubby916 Місяць тому +1

      That's next, next, next level. It's the first time I've thought tech limits expression. I know he wants no distraction and no reflection but a modern wrap round dash display like in a modern Benz would really make that interior or a retro Pagani set inbuilt into the dash, none of this floating stuff.

    • @bcbigfoot112
      @bcbigfoot112 Місяць тому +2

      @@Rimrock300 I wonder what he was thinking when Chad kept referring to Nascar instead of F1. 🤔

  • @thomasmiller8467
    @thomasmiller8467 Місяць тому +224

    Give that man a Ridler Award. Simply amazing. So much outside the box here.

    • @Freecomments4u
      @Freecomments4u Місяць тому +3

      Its a contender, but he didn't build the car. It was a car, then was modified into that. Most riddler winners now, the ENTIRE CAR is built custom. Chip foose literally built every single part of his winners. The body, the floor, the seats, the wheels, the hubs, etc. Everything. Dont get me wrong. Its AMAZING, just wrong class.

    • @adriengadson3544
      @adriengadson3544 Місяць тому

      ​@@Freecomments4uAgreed it is a manufactured body and parts. It is not one off coach built with made and designed parts just for the project.

  • @danoc51
    @danoc51 Місяць тому +210

    Holy cow! This guy operates at a totally different level than anyone else. I'd like to know more about his background in design and fabrication. This car is just amazing. Maybe the finest custom/hot rod I've ever seen.

    • @gregatkinson5929
      @gregatkinson5929 Місяць тому +8

      This Merc just screams look at me. It is absolute perfection. Every aspect of it is total perfection. ❤ I Luv it. 1st Prize for this Sterling Effort.😊

    • @mercuriusgtc2023
      @mercuriusgtc2023 Місяць тому +3

      thank you very much

    • @annebokma4637
      @annebokma4637 Місяць тому

      He mentioned F1, but the car distracted from furthering that info 😂

    • @nutrl
      @nutrl Місяць тому

      Agreed most definitely best merc eve seen

  • @ronhalcomb5577
    @ronhalcomb5577 Місяць тому +147

    Wow. I have never saying such a beautiful piece of art work and to such a beautiful car. This out of my 77 years of existence. This is the finest example of any car. I have ever laid my eyes upon. What a wonderful job, a very talented man designed and built this car to perfection. I love it.Thank you for this inspirational build that the rest of the world can enjoy

  • @denniscornish7052
    @denniscornish7052 Місяць тому +83

    More than amazing, I am speechless in not only his unique vision, but in the execution of every detail.

  • @kevinstrawser5073
    @kevinstrawser5073 Місяць тому +121

    This car puts Foose and Kindig(?) back a few notches. UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE!!

  • @michaelvaristo989
    @michaelvaristo989 Місяць тому +41

    Ingenious. This guy is on a different level of design, engineering, artistic, and innovation. He's beyond thinking outside the box. Bravo!

  • @kensteffes6712
    @kensteffes6712 Місяць тому +83

    The 51 mercury is a beautiful vehicle. Award winning design and technology 👏..."well done". 👏

  • @danarbuckle6640
    @danarbuckle6640 Місяць тому +41

    Wow! Every time I think I have seen the ultimate car, something like this shows up. It is off the charts. I think even Chip Foose would be impressed.

    • @atari664
      @atari664 Місяць тому +2

      Idk if it would be to Chips taste but am sure he would love to see it and just really appreciate it and the owner/builder.

    • @brianduhon6694
      @brianduhon6694 Місяць тому

      It's hard to find words for this car... I love it. I'm perplexed by it. It forces you to wonder how some little touches were made. Some out of practicality. some out of style. Some are just imagination come to life. Amazing.

  • @redmike7911
    @redmike7911 Місяць тому +51

    All i can say is WOW, that Mercury is incredile!

  • @thomasmcdaniel9679
    @thomasmcdaniel9679 Місяць тому +30

    Such a beautiful car. I really liked how you went around the car and had him explain things.

  • @BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh
    @BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh Місяць тому +29

    It amazes me how much bad Chad really knows about old cars. he completely understands what went on here and knew where the bumper came from knew where the tail lights came from new or the door latch came from. He just understands so much. Watching his videos he doesn’t come across like he knows so much but I think he’s just so humble and keeps his information to himself and when he needs it, he uses it. ✌🏼😎💯🥇🥇🥇🍻

  • @Me-dx5zb
    @Me-dx5zb Місяць тому +20

    Thanks for showing this car with the builder too explain his build ....completely mind blowing work

  • @RobLaing-i2r
    @RobLaing-i2r Місяць тому +54

    Chad .Jolene thankyou for taking us along to this show must be one of the best ,did not know the fins were into this ,there cars are stunning and the people are so friendly

    • @peterainsworth8466
      @peterainsworth8466 Місяць тому +8

      They love their cars in Finland.

    • @TheInsaneShecklador
      @TheInsaneShecklador Місяць тому +5

      It gets cold in the winter so a lot of time to work inside your garage.

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 Місяць тому +7

      Some of the greatest rally drivers are from this region, plenty of car culture beyond American borders.

    • @TheReinoPaasonen
      @TheReinoPaasonen Місяць тому +2

      @@davidgalea6113 so true🇫🇮

  • @hankgs
    @hankgs Місяць тому +23

    HANDS DOWN, The BEST Mecury that I've ever seen...! AMAZING!

  • @AtomicHog
    @AtomicHog Місяць тому +10

    You can sense the builder's excitement at finally being interviewed by a fellow fabricator who's genuinely interested. Well done, Chad. And great camerawork Jolene!

  • @cantgoslow
    @cantgoslow Місяць тому +12

    I thought everything that could be done design wise on the Merc (sled) had been done and there's nowhere else to go. Boy was I wrong, this is as the builder suggests, out of this world. Even the interior colours are inspired. I have no words on the exterior, it's one of a kind and beautiful!

  • @howquick
    @howquick Місяць тому +29

    Wow! That sure is an amazing machine. Hell of an imagination.

    • @rossmacintosh5652
      @rossmacintosh5652 Місяць тому +2

      I really enjoyed how, starting with just an initial concept & a sketch, he let the car's story really inform all his many unique design choices.

    • @deadcarz4926
      @deadcarz4926 Місяць тому +1

      3,000 lbs!

  • @TCW-hw6iw
    @TCW-hw6iw Місяць тому +18

    It's not hard to fathom the cost of this build. The technical perfection is a standout in any automotive genre. Hearing that it will turn 290k is beyond impressive, it's mind boggling. He'll be taking the American shows by storm.

  • @liamfahey7836
    @liamfahey7836 Місяць тому +31

    Wow!! What an amazing build

  • @gerardwhite8581
    @gerardwhite8581 Місяць тому +9

    This is by far one of the best car videos I have ever seen. Thankyou Chad and Jolene.

  • @Acacian141
    @Acacian141 Місяць тому +3

    This is passion. Next level. Inspirational. No one has any excuses after seeing this car.

  • @rexmayn3171
    @rexmayn3171 Місяць тому +11

    That is one of the coolest cars I’ve ever seen. My goodness that is a moving piece of art.

  • @GTP427cobra
    @GTP427cobra Місяць тому +12

    Wow that's one of the best custom car I have ever seen it's a absolutely a beautiful car

  • @alainbrisebois8334
    @alainbrisebois8334 Місяць тому +16

    Man ...that's a mean lookin' front grill....Everything about that car is beautiful.

  • @CurtisRoyArt
    @CurtisRoyArt Місяць тому +14

    This is astounding, thank you so much for taking the time to explore this masterpeice!

  • @ronlynch7744
    @ronlynch7744 Місяць тому +17

    With no doubt whatsoever, the Best Merc on the Planet! 😎👍😎

  • @tdwz1652
    @tdwz1652 Місяць тому +59

    he didn't like the NASCAR reference lol. you can tell he is a die hard Formula 1 guy

    • @taylorj9920
      @taylorj9920 Місяць тому +8

      Most def
      Upper class racing..

    • @raneman6146
      @raneman6146 Місяць тому +4

      @@willsmith-pl7xg Nascar is tractor to him, awesome!

    • @upnorthyooper1196
      @upnorthyooper1196 Місяць тому +14

      Ya, I don't think Chad could comprehend the level of F1 engineering in this car. For pete sake it's been in a windtunnel.

    • @MikkoRantalainen
      @MikkoRantalainen Місяць тому

      I guess the NASCAR reference felt to F1 guy like asking a Lamborghini owner if he thinks that some of the details imitate an actual Audi implementation.

    • @matthewberner9732
      @matthewberner9732 Місяць тому +1

      LoL-! Interior is kinda "Nascar" tho​@@raneman6146

  • @197008
    @197008 Місяць тому +7

    That is a beautiful, beautiful ,beautiful , beautiful car!! I loved it. Well done.

  • @williamenglish4398
    @williamenglish4398 Місяць тому +18

    This car is amazing I have never seen anything like it, this guy is a genius.

  • @BossLinco
    @BossLinco Місяць тому +4

    One of the most original and thorough cars I’ve ever seen. Super cool.

  • @nomis3045
    @nomis3045 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome looking machine. At last someone doing something different and taking a chance with new techniques. I salute you sir 🫡

  • @anthonybrazzale7251
    @anthonybrazzale7251 Місяць тому +5

    This is a genuine work of art as well as a mechanical marvel.
    Genius

  • @davewhite8124
    @davewhite8124 Місяць тому +7

    Thanks for taking us along

  • @BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh
    @BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh Місяць тому +14

    I wonder how many hours and how many years it took him to build this beautiful mercury 🤔🤔 !! Absolutely stunning….. 😍

  • @Troy-y5b
    @Troy-y5b Місяць тому +3

    Ive always loved Mercury. 49 to 51 especially.
    This is incredible. So impressed.
    UNBELIEVABLE

  • @brucenelson5047
    @brucenelson5047 Місяць тому +18

    This is the best interview of this type I have seen. Chad is a natural..

  • @PeterDowd-r9b
    @PeterDowd-r9b Місяць тому +7

    A Blast from the past with incredible modern technology .

  • @andrewpride4985
    @andrewpride4985 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful! The engineering is amazing, I’ve seen those mercs done every way possible. This one is next level.

  • @HeyJer
    @HeyJer Місяць тому +10

    definitely worthy of it's own episode

  • @rossmacintosh5652
    @rossmacintosh5652 Місяць тому +62

    The builder's name is Knud Tiroch from Hotrod Hanger in Austria. He's an airbrush artist so when he says he started by creating a drawing he probably did a very detailed concept design. Maybe something like how Foose lets his concept illustration inform all the design choices that follow. He used to have a TV series called 'The Hotrod Hanger' so he's a very well known builder, specializing in muscle cars and hotrods. Maybe Chad & Jolene can someday do a trip to Austria and visit the Hotrod Hanger.

    • @dannysunay4386
      @dannysunay4386 Місяць тому +3

      Thank you for the info! That would be sweet if chad could go to visit!❤❤❤😊

    • @karlbuche4059
      @karlbuche4059 Місяць тому +5

      very correct. I would like to add that Knud always tried to build something new, something that was never been done before or at least unknown to him. And he goes his way.

    • @militantnormal428
      @militantnormal428 Місяць тому +1

      I was thinking this guy and Foose are blood brothers!

  • @Reddustdiaries
    @Reddustdiaries Місяць тому +5

    That car is seriously next level ! Absolutely magnificent

  • @kyleforeman4543
    @kyleforeman4543 Місяць тому +6

    What workmanship, incredible

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Місяць тому +1

    Simply the most beautiful and inspiring retro rod I've ever seen 😮

  • @Gothondra
    @Gothondra Місяць тому +18

    innovative magic best looking 51 merc I have ever seen

  • @donaldhester6555
    @donaldhester6555 Місяць тому +1

    a functional piece of art it is that very few people in the world could create. Beautiful

  • @laurensmith1828
    @laurensmith1828 Місяць тому +4

    Thanks for the exclusive tour of this world class automobile. Its just simply amazing.

  • @ivornovotny
    @ivornovotny Місяць тому +2

    Automotive high end art, utterly beautiful..

  • @kurtiswa-k-8346
    @kurtiswa-k-8346 Місяць тому +3

    Coming from a car builder, That thinks outta the box....
    Geezuzzz.... This man is Legend...
    Seriously... Highest Appreciation!
    Excellent vid. My friend!$

  • @devryndrives6623
    @devryndrives6623 Місяць тому +4

    That's frickin amazing. How creative and forward thinking. I bet we see it's influence in the next 5 years in other builds

  • @TheAMVDJ
    @TheAMVDJ Місяць тому +1

    That is one of the most beautiful works of art I've ever seen!

  • @janmorse8777
    @janmorse8777 Місяць тому +12

    Looking forward too seeing this video 📹 Thanks Chad and Jolene 👍😎

  • @Dudley2021
    @Dudley2021 Місяць тому

    I have watched a lot of car builds throughout the years. This car is a true masterpiece of automobile fabrication. The builder/ builder's are amazing artist.

  • @johnboydTx
    @johnboydTx Місяць тому +3

    WOW 😳 Fantastic
    Automotive ART PIECE 👏👏
    Well Done Chad and Jolene
    Thanks for this Episode 🙂✌️

  • @BorderGuardJaegerFinlandia
    @BorderGuardJaegerFinlandia Місяць тому +1

    My God, what a piece of art... That's nothing else than real art... Beautiful and very special 😮

  • @pietermerwe2616
    @pietermerwe2616 Місяць тому +1

    Wow. What fantastic vision and craftsmanship. The 'paint' is amazing. One of a kind.

  • @michaell397
    @michaell397 Місяць тому +1

    What a marvel of engineering and artistry. Fantastic!!!
    KnifeMaker

  • @roypowell3450
    @roypowell3450 Місяць тому +6

    Now that is a very clever man with the mercury...Very well done. Yes Chad we always know what you are trying to say.

  • @deltavee2
    @deltavee2 Місяць тому

    Knud, in my 78 years I have seen and owned many cars and I must say you have created exactly what a car should be, a piece of rolling art. Artist, artisan, engineer, mechanic, tin-bender, chemist, you are all of those plus plus plus rolled into one being. This is the most remarkable and beautiful Merc-derived piece of work it has ever been my pleasure to see and I love these Mercs. This is obviously a labour of love and the work of a genius, beautifully thought out and crafted in the finest of meticulous details. At my age I am not awed by much but this machine is unique in the true sense of the word and yes, I am in awe of your imagination and talent. I am sure this thing of beauty will do well in Detroit.
    All the best from Ottawa, Canada.
    P.S.: I just found and bookmarked Hotrod Hanger here on YT ! Going to binge for a while.

    • @mercuriusgtc2023
      @mercuriusgtc2023 Місяць тому

      thank you for this worlds all the best maybe see you 😘👍Knud

  • @alexlobodin1050
    @alexlobodin1050 Місяць тому +7

    UNBELIEVABLE !! Great work on this presentation!!

  • @olsonspeed
    @olsonspeed Місяць тому +1

    Best Mercury ever, amazingly unique, well engineered, beautifully exicuted.

  • @mrfatbobrider1969
    @mrfatbobrider1969 Місяць тому +9

    WOW that is just an amazing work of functional engineering art , much respect to the creator of this Vehicle, truly worth the cost of the build, nice car nice Guy …
    Respect to you Sir

  • @johnstoutenburg7163
    @johnstoutenburg7163 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic, one of the most beautiful and also unique builds.

  • @lukeandjilljelsma654
    @lukeandjilljelsma654 Місяць тому +39

    This is a build for deep pockets. Chad shows how to build with shallow pockets.

  • @JavierRodriguez-db2vh
    @JavierRodriguez-db2vh Місяць тому +2

    I’m just speechless. Absolutely breath taking. I admire you automotive artists

  • @joebagodonuts4039
    @joebagodonuts4039 Місяць тому +1

    One of the finest cars I’ve ever seen! Great job sir!!!

  • @RoyCarter-o5n
    @RoyCarter-o5n Місяць тому +5

    I actually think this is my favorite resto-mod ever. It may be my favorite car period.

  • @Aaronlewis8846
    @Aaronlewis8846 Місяць тому +6

    Thats a badass mercury. Well done!!

  • @djsonfire0001
    @djsonfire0001 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely mindblowing car🫸🏼🤯🫷🏼🤩

  • @henryrhodus5172
    @henryrhodus5172 Місяць тому +3

    1:30 I would say the build definitely looks like a race car from a video game. Mission accomplished! Super cool build!

  • @chrisstephenson8311
    @chrisstephenson8311 19 днів тому

    The level of craftsmanship and fabrication on this vehicle is just jaw dropping and so beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ClarenceBeroney
    @ClarenceBeroney Місяць тому +4

    Amazing and unique car !

  • @timsacco6g694
    @timsacco6g694 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely insane!, at first I was like what?, give me a break, but the owners passion for the car changed my mind, incredible!

  • @MrFantasylover1
    @MrFantasylover1 Місяць тому

    This is the best looking car I have ever seen! it's perfect and oozes class!

  • @stang9660
    @stang9660 Місяць тому +5

    WOW that thing is amazing!!!

  • @auMr.Pocket
    @auMr.Pocket Місяць тому +1

    I am a true motorhead, and this is one of the most incredible cars I have seen in my seventy years. I caught my jaw hanging like I was twenty one, seeing a Bizzarrini for the first time. Thanks for the detailed examination of one of the best cars made by human hands.

  • @jamescrook3563
    @jamescrook3563 Місяць тому +4

    Just totally unique and AWESOME. I love it he is a Genius

    • @danoc51
      @danoc51 Місяць тому

      It is like he came from another planet. How does any human design and then fabricate such a piece of outstanding art.

  • @Mile-long-list
    @Mile-long-list Місяць тому +1

    Incredible craftsmanship. That car is crazy in so many ways

  • @mattball8995
    @mattball8995 Місяць тому +1

    Pure Class Workmanship - Utterly Awesome.

  • @flmulcahy
    @flmulcahy Місяць тому +3

    Boy what a craftsman this man is.

  • @williamyamm8803
    @williamyamm8803 Місяць тому +1

    Incredibly beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    And 1500kg (~ 3000 pounds) is so light !!!
    Greetings from France

  • @burthurt8365
    @burthurt8365 Місяць тому +3

    Wow , what an amazing car .

  • @rennyleach2190
    @rennyleach2190 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely love this mercury. What an awesome piece of art

  • @jeffd.8917
    @jeffd.8917 Місяць тому +3

    My lord!!!!!! That is an awesome car.

  • @LevelCyclery
    @LevelCyclery Місяць тому +1

    its a Real life Zamac..beautiful....master crafted ..a piece of art by the artisan himself....i really love the look and 'color' of this car....surreal and out of this world...

  • @rolliehunt5173
    @rolliehunt5173 Місяць тому +3

    Wow! I don't think there's a word to describe this car accurately. But, there is a word to describe the look on Chad's face. Envious.

  • @justsayin5177
    @justsayin5177 Місяць тому +2

    This guy had a thought... took the thought and tweaked it to his imagination. Genius... perfection... functional. Work of art.
    I can't imagine how long to build.

  • @DonAnderson-rh1hj
    @DonAnderson-rh1hj Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely Beautiful Car❤

  • @larryhouse3776
    @larryhouse3776 Місяць тому +1

    Ive seen people spend alot more and end up with alot less. This thing is flawless. And 300k?! Flawless in every way!

  • @robertcorradi8573
    @robertcorradi8573 Місяць тому

    Sir ..... That is beyond a piece of Art Work .... Your concept . Your meticulous attention to detail . The design and functionally....
    Absolutely Oustanding.

  • @tienierabie748
    @tienierabie748 Місяць тому +3

    This car is next level.

  • @johnmoorfoot3954
    @johnmoorfoot3954 Місяць тому

    I'm just blown away 😮, the workmanship on this Mercury is on totally the highest level. The detail is phenomenal and jaw dropping, everything is so masterfully created and executed. Talk about one of a kind, no other vehicle could be compared to the awesomeness of this machine.

  • @senseibullish1803
    @senseibullish1803 Місяць тому +6

    Bro so high he can’t let the owner talk

  • @maxmillion4216
    @maxmillion4216 Місяць тому +1

    This guy blow your mind did't he Chad. You've never seen such craftsmanship before.

  • @troyadams1076
    @troyadams1076 Місяць тому +3

    Great looking ride

  • @TheVoiTube
    @TheVoiTube Місяць тому

    Amazing details... something totally new. Paint. Wheels. Crafting.

  • @RebeccaMorgan-k7x
    @RebeccaMorgan-k7x Місяць тому +5

    Not many of us can afford that kind of money

  • @lukenovotny5638
    @lukenovotny5638 Місяць тому

    This looks incredible. Builder is a master.

  • @bobyoung1698
    @bobyoung1698 Місяць тому +3

    This car breaks more rules than there are rules.