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£30,185
1957 MERCURY TURNPIKE CRUISER INDY PACE CAR CONVERTIBLE RE-CREATION
United States • 25 Jan 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a re-creation of the 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Indy 500 Pace Car, notable for its Sun Glitter Yellow paint and Continental kit. It features a 368ci V8 engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission. The car has been fully restored, awarded an AACA Senior National First Prize, and was part of the Hendricks Collection.
Condition
8
The car has been fully restored and received an AACA Senior National First Prize in 2020, suggesting it's in excellent condition. The description mentions it was part of the Hendricks Collection at the Gateway Auto Museum, implying careful maintenance and preservation.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
57SL61233M
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
This fully restored original 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser convertible Indy 500 pace car re-creation was awarded the AACA Senior National First Prize in 2020.
Selling for a hefty $4,103 each, only 1,265 Pace Car Convertible Cruisers were made, each having the Continental kit Dream Car Spare Tire Carrier and each painted Sun Glitter Yellow like the original pace car.
This 1957 Mercury had been on display as part of the Hendricks Collection at the Gateway Auto Museum.
The Turnpike Cruiser engine was based on Lincoln's 368ci V8 engine and produced 290hp.
The Turnpike Cruiser was the flagship model for Mercury in 1957 and 1958.
The 4,125-pound convertible was powered by a new 368ci engine with a 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhausts and a 9.75:1 compression ratio.
It was rated at 260hp at 4,500 rpm and 405 ft/lbs of torque at 2,800 rpm.
A plaque on the right rocker arm cover identified it as a "Turnpike Cruiser" engine.
It has a Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission with a new-for-1957 ...
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£1,602
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,402
Median Price (Since 2020)
£83,841
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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