Hot Wheels ホットウィール Custom Car Show(Osaka, Japan May 28, 2006) '49 & '51 Merc

I paid $107.40 for this one(shipped).  It's been one of the hardest chased item for me in 2017.  I've seen it go as low as $80-something, as high as $150.  I was trying to go for the lowest number, but as they released just 2,000 of these, they don't come around a whole lot.  I was very happy when a eBay seller accepted my offer for $100 + shipping.

It says the paint was designed by hot rod designer "Coop".  I know nothing about nothing, so I couldn't tell you anything about this guy, except I fell in love with the purple '51 he designed.  I think purple can be the best color on a car when done right.  

Flat black '49 actually looks really cool.  Very high quality.

Flame tampo looks tad grainy/rough?  I'd still make this purchase all over again though.  It's such a sweet design & the chrome looks amazing!  :)

Only 2,000 sets.  I have few of these Hot Wheels Japan/RLC sets, but this one has spectacular art on the box & the cars are stunning!