krazy karl
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I have a 1958 Hydro Swift. It is based on a 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser right down to the Salmon Color and the white top. From what I have been able to find, it was the first year and the only year to have the Mercury tail fins. Does anyone know why? I have kind of thought that the company may have gotten into trouble with Ford Motor Company for the copying but have never seen anything to that effect. Was there a cease and desist order or was there some other reason the boats became more conventional looking? Curious.
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