April 25, 2024
Barris Kustom 51 Merc Orange Crush 1/64 Scale Ltd Edit 5 Detailed Photos Below
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Barris Kustom 51 Merc Orange Crush 1/64 Scale Ltd Edit 5 Detailed Photos Below LIMITED EDITION MINT WITHOUT BOX OUT OF PRODUCTION MODEL APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES LONG 1/64 SCALE "Barris Kustom 51 Merc" What entered the Barris shop as a 1951 Mercury Club Coupe emerged as the most-famous custom Merc of the '50s. It was chopped and converted to hardtop styling with sculptured chrome window frames housing all the side-glass for a signature Barris look. The front featured frenched headlights, floating grille and V-butted windshield. The sides were shaved and fitted with 1953 Buick Riviera side trims blending into the rear fender skirts with working air scoops. Finished in glowing Spectraflame orange with cream side panels, the original revolutionary Hirohata Merc made an appearance in the hot rod movie, Running Wild! BARRIS KUSTOM: Where Kustom is Spelled with a "K" George and Sam Barris were miles ahead of custom car builders when they opened the Barris Kustom body shop in Southern California in the postwar '40s. Their extreme designs and custom craftsmanship influenced the '50s custom car scene and earned them the title "Kings of Kustomizing". It wasn't long before Hollywood took notice and made stars of their flamboyant cars. After Sam passed away in 1967, George continued producing hundreds of award -winning showstoppers
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