▪️ The Hirohata Mercury, arguably the most famous custom car of the classic era
▪️ Named for the car's original owner, Bob Hirohata of Los Angeles, California
▪️ Iconic custom car built by Sam and George Barris
▪️ Featured in Hot Rod Magazine in March 1953
▪️ Cover car for Hop Up magazine in March 1953
▪️ Class Winner at the 1952 Petersen Motorama
▪️ Featured in Rod & Custom in October 1953
▪️ Appeared in the film "Running Wild" in 1955 starring Mamie Van Doren
▪️ In the care of the McNiel family since 1959, when Jim McNiel purchased the car for $500 at the age of 16
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