THE TWO MILLION DOLLAR MERCURY
The Hirohata Merc was built by Barris Kustom in 1952, sold in 1955, and then disappeared for decades. It was discovered in 1988 (in the most obvious location) and underwent a seven year rebuild. In January, the Hirohata Merc, arguably the most famous custom in history, sold at auction for more than $2 million.
Younger hot rodders may not understand why a
