2025 Hot Wheels Hirohata Merc in Spectraflame purple

2025 Hot Wheels Hirohata Merc diecast information

Super Treasure Hunt 2025 Hot Wheels Case B - Hirohata Merc in Spectraflame Purple

The Hirohata Merc is one of the most iconic and influential custom cars in American automotive history. Built in 1953 by the legendary customizer George Barris for a young Navy veteran named Bob Hirohata, the car originally started as a 1951 Mercury Club Coupe before being transformed into a rolling work of art that helped define the Kustom Kulture movement. The Hirohata Merc features a radically chopped roof, frenched headlights, a custom grille, extended rear fenders, and a signature two-tone green paint job. Its sleek, flowing lines and low, graceful stance capture the essence of West Coast custom styling. Under the hood, it boasts a Cadillac V8 engine — an unusual and performance-oriented choice for its time. The car gained national fame through magazine features and car shows, inspiring generations of custom builders.