1952 Other Makes

Sedan

8 - Cyl.

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25524837

Gasoline

This wonderful car was built by Gene Meeks in 1954 . Featured in March 1955 Motor Trend Magazine. It was stored away for the past 40+ years and it is now running & driving again with it's healthy OLDS ROCKET ENGINE, research shows that the Rocket engine was the hot rodders choice of engines back in 1954 and all through the mid-fifties! google: Olds Rocket engine history. It is now running nicely again over a half century later! It is based on a Top-of-the-Line car, the Packard Patrician- thus it is still solid as a rock 60 years later! Doors open and close like new.Only 67,490 miles.The grill surround originates from 1954 Nash Ambassador; 1951 Ford fog lights; front bumper 1952 Chrysler (curves beautifully with the fenders-very well designed custom!); front fender tips are 1951 Studebaker Commander ; hood 1939 Ford trunk lid; 1954 Oldsmobile Rocket Engine (it was the most popular hot rodders engine in the mid '50's), frenched trunk with no handles (hidden trunk release under the rear step plates next to the Continental kit; we suspect 1954 Pontiac fins?;the other hidden/opening rumble seat "step plate" opens to reveal the hidden gas filler!) Original 50's spinner hubcaps & fender skirts! All the door handles blend in with the chrome belt-line around the car!The interior is completely original custom and very well made & stitched, VERY futuristic for its day! They must have thought that it was like something from Buck Rogers back in 1955!This is a real 1950's custom Hot rod done during the period, that is special! The word "Vintage" is correctly used in this case while most others custom cars are modern copies of these pioneer hot rodders & custom car builders. I also see the term "Old School" often used, this one really is from the old school of lead work builders. There is no bondo, everything was painstakenly done with lead work back in those days...true "lead sleds". Gene Meeks built it, Then it was used by a University professor until the mid-60's (yearly WIU university window stickers are stick on from early-mid-60's) Also a sticker from "Cal's Cars". The car spent all of its years in central Illinois. I am including the original March 1955 Motor Trend Magazine. That is it's history!Since the car was taken out of long term storage the gas tank has been drained, oil changes, new battery, brakes gone through and parts replaced as needed, full tune up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, etc.) and fully rebuilt carb. The cars runs, drives and stops, but could use some additional tuning to make it fully road worthy. Overall condition of all custom work in very good condition. Car has some minor rust in the rocker panels, which is one of the only factory panels left on the car. An easy fix. Chrome and bright work in very nice original condition. This is a truly one of a kind custom that would make great piece returned to its original show condition. Car unchanged since it was customized in 1954! My loss is your gain. Don't miss out on a rare opportunity!Email or call with any questions. (917)-847-0065Good luck!