Hirohata Merc
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The Hirohata Merc is a 1950s lead sled[1] custom car, often called "the most famous custom of the classic era".[2][3] Setting a style and an attitude, it had a "momentous effect" on custom car builders,[4] appeared in several magazines at the time[5] and has reappeared numerous times since, earning an honorable mention on Rod & Custom's "Twenty Best of All Time" list in 1991.[5] The impact may be measured by the fact that, after more than fifty years and numerous owners, it is still known as "the Hirohata Merc".[6]
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Hirohata Merc | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Barris Customs |
Production | 1953 |
Designer | George and Sam Barris |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | Club Coupe |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Mercury flathead engine |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | stock |
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