This car is at least half way into a full customization – has custom front suspension, multiple carbs, headers, chopped. This will be a fabulous car. Mercury Charlie’s work is hardcore but Charlie and staff
This car is behind the 8 ball. Murpho came to Austin from California a couple of years ago and established in impressive business doing high quality custom work. He has added a lot to Austin’s
This is Murpho’s newest project. Original flathead straight eight replaced by 1956 Packard V8. These were well-built cars. Here is the same car for sale earlier. See permanent link for Murpho’s Rods and Customs at
Front of car could have been designed by Mack Trucks. Rear design not so strong IMO.
Is there a more iconic car? This 1954ish Mercedes 300SL Gullwing has very low mileage but no driveshaft. Based on the very successful 1952 W194 race car, it was the first car with direct fuel injection,
I found this car in Lockhart at Hot Rod Jim’s.
Sturdy cars from England, the first 1000 was built in 1956, made through the 60s. A little history.
