No retrospective would be complete without a photo of a ’49-51 Merc Pro Modified. This 1949 Merc was campaigned by Maryland racer Johnny Rocca in the Pro Mod class for many years. (Jeff Burk photo)

John Mihovetz’s ‘Accufab’ twin turbo small block modular Ford-powered Mercury Cougar in action at the 2008 PSCA Street Car Supernationals.  (Tim Marshall photo)