Hirohata Merc
The Hirohata Merc is a 1950s lead sled custom car, often called "the most famous custom of the classic era". Setting a style and an attitude, it had a "momentous effect" on custom car builders, appeared in several magazines at the time and has reappeared numerous times since, earning an honorable mention on Rod & Custom's "Twenty Best of All Time" list in 1991. 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".
| Hirohata Merc | |
|---|---|
The Merc on display at the NHRA Museum in 2007 | |
| 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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