An icon of the customized automobile period, Bob Hirohata’s 1951 Mercury custom-made by the Barris store, will go up for grabs on the Mecum Kissimmee (Florida) public sale to be held Jan. 6-16. The rise of customized automobile tradition paralleled scorching rod tradition within the submit World Conflict II interval. Many outlets in Southern California
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Wisconsin-based sizzling rod builders Ring Brothers are recognized for his or her resto mods. Mike and Jim Ring concentrate on taking previous vehicles and revitalizing them with fashionable parts. Their newest challenge is a 1968 Mercury Cougar. The badge could say “Cougar,” however there is a Coyote below the hood, as in Ford’s 5.0-liter V-8.