Description
The 'Hirohata Merc' is a custom 1951 Mercury Club Coupe designed and built by George and Sam Barris for Bob Hirohata. It has been named one of the most famous custom cars in the world and has appeared in several magazines.
Hot Wheels replicated the Hirohata Merc in 1998 for the premium '100%' line. It was first produced to resemble the real-life mint green version, then for later releases, Hot Wheels created their own paint schemes. The Hirohata Merc hasn't been used since 2006 when the '100%' castings were discontinued.
Versions
The '51 Merc has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1998 | 1998 Barris Custom Legends Set | Mint Green | Dark Green Scallop | Black / Metal | Clear | Green | WW | 17632 | China | 
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| 2001 | 2001 100% Hot Wheels | Matte Gray | White and Magenta Scallops | Black / Metal | Clear | Black | WW | 54662 | China |
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| 2001 | 2001 Lead Sleds Set | Black | Yellow and Green Flames | Black / Metal | Clear | White | WW | 29217 | China |
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| 2002 | 2002 Rod & Custom 2-Car Set | Magenta | Pink Scallop | Black / Metal | Clear | Black | WW | 56050 | China | 
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| 2002 | 2002 Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation | Purple and White | Flames | Black / Metal | Clear | Purple | WW | DCMF | China |
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| 2003 | 2003 Japan Customs Show | Black and Silver | Flames | Black / Metal | Clear | Cream | WW | C7496 | China |
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| 2004 | 2004 Showcase Hot Wheels (Designer's Choice Series 3 of 4) | Red and Silver | Silver Pinstripes | Black / Metal | Clear | Brown | WW | B6257 | China |
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| 2004 | 2004 Showcase Hot Wheels Hobby (Designer's Choice Series 3 of 4) | Purple and Silver | Silver Pinstripes | Black / Metal | Clear | Brown | WW | C6796 | China | Limited to 7000 |
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| 2006 | 2006 Kalifornia | Red and Gold | Flames | Black / Metal | Clear | White | WW | J2816 | China |
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| 2006 | 2006 Convention | Black | Orange flames on sides and top, convention logo on trunk | Black / Metal | Clear | Black | WW | K3830 | China | Limited to 3000 |
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| 2006 | 2006 Japan Custom Car Show 2-Car Set | Spectraflame Purple | Light Green Flame Cutouts | Black / Metal | Clear | White | WW | K7421 | China | Limited to 2000 |
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