'51 Merc

'51 Merc
Debut series	Legends: Barris Kustom 4-Car Set
Produced	1998-2006
Designer	Larry Wood
Number	17632

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 collector-aimed (100% Hot Wheels) in the Legends: Barris Kustom 4-Car Set. It was first produced to resemble the real-life mint green version, then for later releases, Hot Wheels created their own paint schemes. It was used 11 times before being discontinued.

Versions

The '51 Merc has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1998	Legends: Barris Kustom 4-Car Set	Mint Green	Dark Green Scallop	Black / Metal	Clear	Green	WW	17632	China
2001	100% Hot Wheels	Matte Gray	White and Magenta Scallops	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	WW	54662	China
2001	Lead Sledz 2-Car Set	Black	Yellow and Green Flames	Black / Metal	Clear	White	WW	29217	China
2002	Rod & Custom 2-Car Set	Magenta	Pink Scallop	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	WW	56050	China
2002	Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation	Purple and White	Flames	Black / Metal	Clear	Purple	WW	DCMF	China	Named Custom '51 Merc
2003	Japan Custom Car Show	Black and Silver	Flames	Black / Metal	Clear	Cream	Red WW	C7496	China
2004	Showcase Hot Wheels: Designer 3/4	Red and Silver	Silver Pinstripes	Black / Metal	Clear	Brown	WW	B6257	China
2004	2004 Showcase Hot Wheels: Designer 3/4	Purple and Silver	Silver Pinstripes	Black / Metal	Clear	Brown	WW	C6796	China	7,000 produced Hobby exclusive
2006	Kalifornia Kustoms	Red and Gold	Flames	Black / Metal	Clear	White	WW	J2816	China
2006	20th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention 4/5	Black	White side panels; orange, red, & silver flames on sides, top, and hood - hood also has dark orange pinstriping; 20th convention logo on trunk; "HOT WHEELS" on roof above windshield; unknown logo on rear windshield; "20 YEARS" on rear California license plate; chrome trim	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	WW	K3830	China	3,000 produced
2006	Japan Custom Car Show 2-Car Set	Spectraflame Purple	Light Green Flame Cutouts	Black / Metal	Clear	White	WW	K7421	China	2,000 produced

See Also

• Hirohata Merc

Gallery

2002 '51 Merc HW Rod Custom

Base

BWF roll'N Slow'N'low

20th Collectors Convention 2006