'51 Merc

==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 	 	75px
2001	100% Hot Wheels 	Matte Gray 	White and Magenta Scallops 	Black/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	WW 	54662	China 	 	75px
2001	Lead Sledz 2-Car Set 	Black 	Yellow and Green Flames 	Black/Metal 	Clear 	White 	WW 	29217	China 	 	75px
2002	Rod & Custom 2-Car Set 	Magenta 	Pink Scallop 	Black/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	WW 	56050	China 	 	75px
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: Designer3/4 	Red and Silver 	Silver Pinstripes 	Black/Metal 	Clear 	Brown 	WW 	B6257	China 	 	75px
2004	2004 Showcase Hot Wheels: Designer3/4 	Purple and Silver 	Silver Pinstripes 	Black/Metal 	Clear 	Brown 	WW 	C6796	China 	7,000 producedHobby exclusive	
2006	Kalifornia Kustoms 	Red and Gold 	Flames 	Black/Metal 	Clear 	White 	WW 	J2816	China 	 	
2006	20th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention4/5	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 	75px
==See Also==
*Hirohata Merc
==Gallery==
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