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16/01/2022 9:10 am
The Barris Brothers custom 1951 Mercury Club Coupe AKA the (Bob) Hirohata Merc that was owned by the same family since 1959 was sold yesterday through Wayne Carini at Mecum Auctions for over $2 mil (with commission). It was a real fan favorite in what was a virtual sea of million dollar cars.
16/01/2022 9:29 am
I saw that on Mecum. A totally impressive car.
I am very pleased to have the model and your photos are wonderful.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
16/01/2022 12:15 pm
Been a great Mecum Auction week!
16/01/2022 12:32 pm
I love Mecum. I'll watch that other auction but I give Mecum a 10+ and bj a -4.
John Merritt and John Merritt reacted
16/01/2022 2:05 pm
I have always loved this car and have models of it in 1/64, 1/43 and 1/24 scales. The 1/1 selling price put it out of my price range.
16/01/2022 10:38 pm
This is one that I missed out on. Sorry that I did. I will get one eventually.
17/01/2022 1:12 pm
This was one Custom that I would gladly add to my fleet. I will forever love the '49 Mercury.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota