Whaddyacallit #349 - Solved! Bob Hirohata's 1951 Mercury

Ray B. · June 13, 2009, 11:53:49 AM

Ever seen this ?

If you did, please respond below and let us know the make and name of the car posted here.

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Ray B. · June 17, 2009, 04:46:17 AM

I think we're getting very, very short of rookies.

metalshapes · June 17, 2009, 05:30:15 AM

That is the Hirohata Merc.

Ray B. · June 17, 2009, 05:33:59 AM

I thought that this angle would make it harder to recognize. But of course, with a specialist like you...

metalshapes · June 17, 2009, 05:39:09 AM

Its a 1951 Mercury.
Bob Hirohata had the Barris Brothers customise it in '52.

Ray B. · June 17, 2009, 05:43:50 AM

Do you think I didn't knew it?

Otto Puzzell · June 17, 2009, 05:46:28 AM

I had a hard time concentrating on the car.

metalshapes · June 17, 2009, 05:47:02 AM

Quote from: Ray B. on June 17, 2009, 05:43:50 AM
Do you think I ddin't knew it?

No... I was just looking for an excuse to Post a Side pic of it.

Otto Puzzell · October 08, 2011, 05:41:25 AM

Quote from: metalshapes on June 17, 2009, 05:39:09 AM
Its a 1951 Mercury.
Bob Hirohata had the Barris Brothers customise it in '52.

Another period pic of Bob and his car.

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Whaddyacallit #349 - Solved! Bob Hirohata's 1951 Mercury