Great pics Steve, (From Pauly Baldaccino)Originally Posted by Steve Holmes
Outstanding photos Ken.
Here are some donated by Pauly Baldaccino. Er, Pauly is a Ford guy, so his photos somewhat reflect this:
The above pic is a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente but in East African Safari/Rally livery, where these cars raced in 1964. Franz Hernandez was involved/managed USA Ford participation in this event and actually raced one of these machines in the rally.
Sadly the cars were too heavy and a Ford Cortina went on and won the event.
A very rare sight to see such a machine, I wonder if its an original car?
Franz went on to own another 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente but in Drag trim with the 427 FE big block.
and later on to CarKraft building the Boss 429 Mustangs which he was well known for.
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