NEW ADDITION TO PARK'S MUSEUM
Sat, 2008-01-05 03:45
A new, limited-edition 1/16th-scale ceramic sculpture of the famed Hirohata
Merc built by Sam and George Barris for Bob Hirohata in 1952 is the latest
addition to the growing catalog of exclusive memorabilia from the Wally Parks
NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern
California.
Barris, the iconic auto designer dubbed "The King of the Kustomizers," crafted the legendary Hirohata Merc from a brand-new 1951 Mercury sedan that was heavily modified prior to the '52 Motorama custom car show in Los Angeles.
Based on dimensions, photographs and details taken from the original car while it was on display at the Parks Museum, the creation by renowned sculptor Joel Dunford of Carllectibles is "striking in both its styling and attention to detail," according to Tony Thacker, executive director of the Parks Museum. A new, limited-edition 1/16th-scale ceramic sculpture of the famed Hirohata Merc built by Sam and George Barris for Bob Hirohata in 1952 is the latest addition to the growing catalog of exclusive memorabilia from the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Barris, the iconic auto designer dubbed "The King of the Kustomizers," crafted the legendary Hirohata Merc from a brand-new 1951 Mercury sedan that was heavily modified prior to the '52 Motorama custom car show in Los Angeles.
Based on dimensions, photographs and details taken from the original car while it was on display at the Parks Museum, the creation by renowned sculptor Joel Dunford of Carllectibles is "striking in both its styling and attention to detail," according to Tony Thacker, executive director of the Parks Museum.
The new sculpture, measuring 13 inches long, 43/4 inches wide and 33/4 inches high, is cast in a six-piece mold to retain as many original details as possible. Each car is cast using liquid clay and each is carefully inspected and hand-sanded before the color is applied and the piece is fired at 2,000 degrees. After cooling, clear glass glaze is applied and the car is fired again before the 24kt white gold trim is hand applied. A third and final firing permanently fuses the white gold to the car for a superb finish.
Authorized by Barris, current Hirohata owner Jim McNeil and licensed by the Ford Motor Company, the sculpture is limited to only 100 numbered pieces. The sculptures are priced at $149.95 each, plus shipping and handling.
All proceeds from the sale of these sculptures go directly to support the non-profit Parks Museum. The sculpture is also available from the Museum's online gift store at http://museum.nhra.com or by calling 909/622-2133.
Barris, the iconic auto designer dubbed "The King of the Kustomizers," crafted the legendary Hirohata Merc from a brand-new 1951 Mercury sedan that was heavily modified prior to the '52 Motorama custom car show in Los Angeles.
Based on dimensions, photographs and details taken from the original car while it was on display at the Parks Museum, the creation by renowned sculptor Joel Dunford of Carllectibles is "striking in both its styling and attention to detail," according to Tony Thacker, executive director of the Parks Museum. A new, limited-edition 1/16th-scale ceramic sculpture of the famed Hirohata Merc built by Sam and George Barris for Bob Hirohata in 1952 is the latest addition to the growing catalog of exclusive memorabilia from the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Barris, the iconic auto designer dubbed "The King of the Kustomizers," crafted the legendary Hirohata Merc from a brand-new 1951 Mercury sedan that was heavily modified prior to the '52 Motorama custom car show in Los Angeles.
Based on dimensions, photographs and details taken from the original car while it was on display at the Parks Museum, the creation by renowned sculptor Joel Dunford of Carllectibles is "striking in both its styling and attention to detail," according to Tony Thacker, executive director of the Parks Museum.
The new sculpture, measuring 13 inches long, 43/4 inches wide and 33/4 inches high, is cast in a six-piece mold to retain as many original details as possible. Each car is cast using liquid clay and each is carefully inspected and hand-sanded before the color is applied and the piece is fired at 2,000 degrees. After cooling, clear glass glaze is applied and the car is fired again before the 24kt white gold trim is hand applied. A third and final firing permanently fuses the white gold to the car for a superb finish.
Authorized by Barris, current Hirohata owner Jim McNeil and licensed by the Ford Motor Company, the sculpture is limited to only 100 numbered pieces. The sculptures are priced at $149.95 each, plus shipping and handling.
All proceeds from the sale of these sculptures go directly to support the non-profit Parks Museum. The sculpture is also available from the Museum's online gift store at http://museum.nhra.com or by calling 909/622-2133.
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