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Who owns Hirohata Merc?
Galpin Auto Sports
The famous Hirohata Merc, which sold at the Mecum auction in Kissimmee, Florida, in January for more than $2 million, is now owned by Galpin Auto Sports in Van Nuys, California.
What brand is a Mercury car?
2011 Mercury Mariner Hy…2010 Mercury Mountaineer2002 Mercury Cougar2011 Mercury Milan2011 Mercury Grand Mar…2009 Mercury Sable
Mercury/Models
When was the Hirohata Merc built?
Constructed in 1953 for Bob Hirohata, it was designed and built by George and Sam Barris, assisted by Frank Sonzogni. It started out as a 1951 Club Coupe.
What is Mercury’s luxury car?
Production models
| Name | Year Introduced | Vehicle Information |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclone | 1964 | Mid-range muscle car |
| Cougar | 1967 | Pony car (1967–1973), personal luxury car (1974–1997), sports compact (1999–2002) |
| Marquis | 1967 | Entry-level full-size luxury car |
| Montego | 1968 | Intermediate (1968–1976), full-size (2004–2007) |
What does Michael Fux do for a living?
Michael Fux Biography He is currently the CEO of Comfort Revolution, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of high-end sleep products. Michael has never forgotten where he came from and is passionate about doing everything that he can to help those less fortunate.
Does Ford own Lincoln and Mercury?
At the end of 2012, Lincoln reverted to its original name, Lincoln Motor Company. Following the divestiture of Premier Automotive Group (Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, and Volvo) and the closure of Mercury, Lincoln remains the sole luxury nameplate of Ford Motor Company.
What is a Hirohata Merc?
This 1951 Mercury stood out when the young vet, Masato Hirohata, who went by Bob, had it customized in 1952. And it remains an exemplar of a type of custom coach-building that developed around Los Angeles in the mid-20th century. Now, for the first time in over 60 years, the car — known as the Hirohata Merc — is for sale.
What happened to Bob Hirohata’s Mercury?
For those of you unfamiliar with this car, the 1951 Mercury coupe now famous as the Hirohata Merc was built for Bob Hirohata by the legendary Barris Kustom shop in Southern California, back in 1952. The car became an instant nationwide favorite on the show circuit and in the magazines of the day. Hirohata sold the car after a few years.
What happened to the Hirohata Merc at GNRs?
When the Hirohata Merc arrived at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California, on January 27, it was apparent that it is now part of Galpin’s Auto Sports’ vast and varied collection of famous hot rods. The car drew a ton of attention at GNRS.
Is the Hirohata Merc the most important car in American history?
“Among custom cars, the Hirohata Merc is as significant as they get,” said Casey Maxon, senior manager of heritage for the Hagerty Drivers Foundation. In collaboration with the Interior Department, the foundation administers the National Historic Vehicle Register-an inventory of individual automobiles with key significance in American culture.