The Ultra Modern Merc: Leo Lyons Custom Mercury

9 Contents The 1950 Leo Lyons Ultra Modern Merc................. 1 Specifications ......................................................... 3 Leo Lyons—The Man .............................................. 5 Important History / Milestones .............................. 7 Shows Attended ..................................................... 9 In Print—Vintage.................................................... 11 George Barris Photography .................................... 27 Modern Publications .............................................. 39 Modern Photography ............................................. 47 Artwork and Design................................................ 55 Chain of Ownership................................................ 65 In Their Own Words ............................................... 67 Leo Lyons Ultra Modern Merc Sam and George Barris............................................69 Ed Iskendarian.........................................................71 California Metal Shaping .........................................73 Ford Motor Company..............................................75 About The Authors—Geoff Hacker..........................78 About the Authors—Rick D’Louhy...........................82 With Thanks and Tribute .........................................84 Part I — Overview Part II — The Vintage Story Part III — The Modern Story Part V — Appendix Foreword ................................................................i Part IV — Leo Lyons and the Giants