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The Brass Lamp August 2017 The Brass Lamp push upwards of 400 hp The 1957 Mercury Mermaid raced along the smooth Courtesy of the Historic Vehicle Association sand, reaching speeds of up to 180 mph. Sixty years ago, one of automotive history’s most radical looking factory Created by the legendary experimental vehicles appeared on the cover of Hot Rod magazine. Look- Bill Stroppe and associates ing as though the entire top had been shorn off save a single, shark-like fin for the 1957 Daytona Speed directly behind the driver, the “Mermaid Merc” was unlike anything else ever conceived or designed up to that point. Built specifically for the 1957 Trials as a factory experi- Daytona Speed Trials by Bill Stroppe and other Mercury crew/team mem- ment, the Mercury Mermaid bers, the Mermaid was created for one reason—speed. was built to go as fast as possible and look great It was the age of tailfins and the “race on Sunday, sell on while doing so. Looking a cars that looked like space- Monday” mentality, auto bit like a boxy Jaguar D- ships and airplanes, arguably manufacturers were constant- Type on steroids, the Mer- one of the most unique eras ly looking for ways to improve maid featured a giant tailfin in terms of automotive de- their product, both from a just behind the driver and sign. The late 1950s saw some stylistic standpoint and the an almost completely flat, radical design ideas being ex- ever-increasing need for enclosed cockpit built by ecuted by some of the largest speed. Eddie Kuzma. automobile manufacturers in Continued on Page 8 >>> the country. And while a lot of these ideas never made it past the “dream car” or con- cept phase, some design and engineering elements first seen as fantasy did eventually find their way into production vehicles. Of all the fine finned cars of the late 1950s, none was quite as radical looking as the 1957 Mercury Mermaid. It’s a car that, to this day, still manages to surprise with its utterly unique look. Operating under It was during this time that standard production cars modified for racing began pushing the limits of what was previously thought possible, and nowhere else was this more prevalent than on the beaches of Daytona. Here, cars with engines that could The President’s Joseph F Yochim (314) 602-9498 President Column… By Joseph F Yochim Mark Goldfeder (314) 878-2786 1st Vice President/Programs Al Mercer (636) 928-8672 Greetings everyone! Wow— ance for our veterans who 2nd Vice President/Membership we set a record of 108°--not have so graciously served our only is that unbearably hot, country. Thanks to Bill Alber- Jackie Allen that’s like Superman hot! With tin and Joe Krazan, Jr for or- (314) 741-4158 that said, I sincerely hope that ganizing this mini show. Acting Treasurer everyone is staying cool and Martin L. Hassel hydrated. The HCCM strawberry social (314-232-5934) was held on Friday, July 21, Recording Secretary News flash!! The BBC recently 2017. Temperature outside announced that the British that afternoon was 103 which Dr. Gerald Perschbacher Parliament is beginning the did keep some people away. (314) 849-5249 process for legislation to no Corresponding Secretary However, we had a good longer permit the sale of fossil turnout despite the heat and Directors fuel powered vehicles in the everyone in attendance en- John Clark (2017) UK by year 2040. joyed strawberries and the Ron Nelson(2017) peaches. Special thanks to Vacant (2018) That was in the news in the Wayne and Melba Nolan for David Stephens (2018) third week of July. It amazed bringing the delicious fresh Kevin Williams(2019) Sharon Mercer(2019) me how it just snuck through peaches. the headlines—no one paid Ron Nelson attention. So, I guess the Who is ready for some barbe- 9826 Affton View Ct. Queen will have to ride in her cue? St. Louis, MO 63123 horse drawn carriage as it is (314) 638-7131 Brass Lamp Editor zero emissions. The annual HCCM picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August Kevin Williams With deep sadness I report 20, 2017 at Blanchette Park in (314) 481-9111 the passing of one of our club St. Charles from 11 AM to 3 Webmaster members. Mrs. Butch Taylor PM. A barbecue lunch will be Neal McIntyre passed away on July 13, 2017. served at approximately 12 (314) 494-0346 Our thoughts and prayers are noon. Please do not be Special Events Coordinator with you Tom. See the tribute scared to cross over the Mis- article by Gerry Perschbacher souri River into St. Charles. in this edition. Super easy: Highway 70 to the Fifth Street exit. Take 5th HCCM visits the veteran’s St. north approximately 2 home. This time-honored miles, turn left at Randolph club tradition is very near and Street. Continue on Randolph dear to my heart. I am Street approximately ½ mile, www.hccmo.com pleased and proud to report turn right into the park. I will (314) 991-HONK to the membership that we have signs posted on Fifth had an all-time new record for Street all the way into the vehicles in attendance at the park to the shelter just follow veteran’s home on Sunday, the HCCM signs. All members Celebrating 73 Years July 9, 2017. A grand total of are welcome. Members at- In 22 vehicles were in attend- tending please bring a side St. Louis! 2 dish and or dessert. The club Remember, volunteering to out. So, mark your calendars will be providing three types work at the swap meet and and start searching for that of meats, melt in your mouth the Easter show affords each recipe that will knock every- brisket, turkey breast, pulled member a free ticket to the one’s socks off or tickle the pork and baked beans. These Christmas party. So let me re- digestive system. four items will be coming emphasize the need for help- from Sugar Fire Barbecue. ers in the early morning hours Christmas party at Glen Please RSVP to the president of Sunday, September 17. Echo: HCCM Christmas party so that there will be enough Assistance will be required is scheduled for Sunday, De- food and beverages for every- later in the day for the judg- cember 3, 2017. Doors open one. Members who signed up ing of the vehicles at the car at 12 and lunch will be served at the July meeting do not show portion of this venue. at 1 PM. Immediately after need to RSVP. Last day to So for those of you that do lunch there will be a short RSVP is August 10, 2017. not wish to come at 5 AM you program in addition to lots of Looking forward to seeing all can still come help out later in attendance prizes. my friends and members at the day. Just please come out this event. and help. Election nomination com- mittee for 2018: Ladies and Car cruise to Kimmswick! Brass and nickel show: this gentlemen, I need five indi- The suggestion was made at event is scheduled for Sunday, viduals to accept the respon- the July 21st general mem- October 1, 2017 at the Muse- sibility of the nominating bership meeting. The date um of Transportation on Bar- committee. Some of our has been set. Sunday, Octo- rett Station Rd., St. Louis members being retired have a ber 8, 2017. Let’s take our County Missouri. A friendly little more time available than classic cars for a drive down reminder: brass and nickel those of us who are still work- Highway 61/67 to historic means 1925 or older. ing every day. Sincerely, I Kimmswick that afternoon for could really use some help brunch at the world famous White elephant auction: here. Please contact me at Blue Owl Restaurant. If you Friday, October 20, 2017 at 314-602-9498 so we can are not able to participate in Logan College on the oppo- begin the process for nomina- this event you will have site side of campus in the lab tion of officers for the 2018 missed some delicious food room at 6:30 PM. Start look- calendar year. and good fellowship. So mark ing now for that unusual item your calendar. The meeting that gets everyone’s attention. Sincerely yours place will be the Chick-fil-a The last two years the white Joseph F. Yochim Restaurant at South County elephant auction has raised Mall at 12 noon. We will de- nearly $1000 for the charity part at approximately 12:15 chosen. So, start gathering on our journey for delicious up your collection of things food, while taking a leisurely that you can sacrifice to chari- cruise and enjoy our beautiful ty for a genuine cause. I truly classic vehicles. believe everyone has some things they can donate for the Swap meet: the annual auction. HCCM swap meet is sched- uled for Sunday, September HCCM chili cook-off: HCCM 17, 2017 at the Hollywood chili cook-off will take place Casino parking lot in Mary- on Friday, November 17 at land Heights. Helpers are Logan College starting at 6:30 needed for early morning PM. This year there will be an parking assistance with the incentive for all members par- vendors. ticipating in the chili cook-off. Three awards will be given 3 Packard’s Slant on Nash, 1953-1954 By Gerald Perschbacher, LL.D. Did you know that Packard and Nash nearly had a co- joined history? “Enjoy a whole new way of life on wheels!” an- nounced Nash Motors in No- vember of 1953.
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