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£84,985 (Est: £112,388 - £149,850)

1920 Mercer Series 5 'Raceabout

United States • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot Lot 89

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1920 Mercer Series 5 is a Raceabout conversion with historical provenance, including time in the Harrah and Ferrara collections. It features a striking red finish and is CCCA and AACA eligible, offering the Raceabout look at a more accessible price point.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in overall solid condition with a well-patinated finish. While it has been restored in the past and is a conversion, it is not stated to be in pristine or near-perfect condition. The description suggests some wear is present, but not excessive damage.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

5092

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Without Reserve Chassis : 5092 Engine : 4658A Salesroom Addendum Please note that this vehicle is titled by its engine number.

An Iconic American Brand and Model Formerly Part of the Bill Harrah and Al Ferrara Collections An Early Conversion of Mercer Sporting to Raceabout Body Style Presented in a Striking Red Finish CCCA and AACA Eligible 298 CID L-Head Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Single Updraft Carburetor 72 HP at 2,000 RPM 4-Speed Manual Gearbox Single Foot Brake on Driveshaft with Internal-Expanding Hand Brakes on Rear Wheels Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs The merits of the Mercer Raceabouts of the 1910s and 1920s are such that enthusiasts have been seeking them out almost since the moment they were built.

As a result, a number of the Sporting and Runabout models were converted to Raceabouts early in their lives – including this very car.

According to the Herb Royston list, this 1920 Series 5 had been converted b...