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The Hirohata Merc
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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11-28-2021, 11:14 AM
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I'm not a huge fan of the car chop tops in general but it is a very cool video.
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11-28-2021, 05:04 PM
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Ever since the movie Cobra (1986) I've always liked Mercs'.
So 80s... lol 
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11-29-2021, 03:08 AM
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LOL! The Hirohata? History of a bygone time and place. A much less crowded and more free California. The perfect setting for the birth of hot rodding and Customs...
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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11-29-2021, 12:22 PM
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Very cool video.
Love the passion Mr. Neil had for the car and for the two original Barris workers who helped restore the car.
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Truly a piece of American history...…...
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Jersey Shore
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WOW - thanks for the video.
A fitting tribute. I saw the car at the Petersen a couple of years ago - first I walked past it like ah, another chopped Merc. But there was something else - I ended up spending more time with it than any other car on display.
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