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Scale model of an automobile in the "custom" style, the Hirohata Merc , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 5, included in the "2024 Rod Squad" series. It is made in Malaysia. Metal body painted in metallic green, with printed details including the distinctive Buick side trim and "Barris Kustom" crests on the fenders. Dark green plastic base, ingeniously prolonged on the sides, simulating part of the lower body. Appleton spotlights summarily represented in "chrome" plastic. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with molded details. Interior details in "chrome" plastic. Plastic wheels with white printed details ( 5SP/WWB5SP ). No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.1 oz. This model represents an automobile in the " custom " style (" led sled "), the Bob Hirohata Custom Coupe (or Hirohata Merc), built in 1952–1953 by Barris Kustom and based o...

Scale model of an automobile in the "custom" style, the '67 Pontiac GTO , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 8, included in the "2005 Treasure Hunt" series. It is made in Malaysia, possibly in 2005. Metal body painted in metallic dark blue ("Metalflake Dark Blue"), black "vinyl" top. Plastic base with "chrome" finish. Glazing represented in gray tinted transparent plastic. Interior details in black plastic. Rubber tires, "chromed" plastic rims (CDDRR, Chrome Deep Dish Real Riders). No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:63 and the overall length is approximately 3.3 in. About 1.4 oz. This model in the " custom " style, the '67 Pontiac GTO, is based on the 1967 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe. As a note of interest, GTO derives from "Gran Turismo Omologato". I like to think this '67 Pontiac GTO came originally equipped with the L67 Ram Air Quadra-Power 400 Turbo Hydra-Matic ...

  Scale model of an automobile in the "custom" style, the '57 Plymouth Fury , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 2, included in the "2009 Super Treasure Hunts" (or "2009 Trea$ure Hunt$") series. It is made in Malaysia, in 2009. Metal body painted in translucent copper ("Spectraflame Copper"), white roof. Plastic base with "chromed" finish. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in white plastic. Rubber tires, "chromed" plastic rims (RR5SP). No suspension. License plate "BRENDON". The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3.2 in. About 1.2 oz. This model in the " custom " style, the '57 Plymouth Fury, seems to combine details of both the 1957 and 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Fury 2-door Hardtop Coupes. Curiously, none of those versions feature "B" pillars. In fact, in an article published by Brad on the "ORANGE TRACK DIECAST" ...