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£214,310 (Est: £187,313 - £262,238)

1922 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout

United States • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot Lot 68

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AI Listing Summary

This 1920s Mercer Raceabout boasts a rich history, including participation in the 1954 Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally and ownership by notable collectors like Dr. Samuel L. Scher and Richard C. Paine Jr. Following an extensive restoration, it was showcased at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance® in 2015.

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Condition 

8

The car underwent an extensive show-quality restoration under Stan Lucas' ownership and was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2015. The description notes chassis repairs, engine refurbishment, and cosmetic work. This suggests a very well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections, which aligns with a rating of Excellent.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

17740

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Without Reserve Chassis : 17740 Engine : 6312 Competed in the 1954 Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally Formerly in the Dr.

Samuel L.

Scher and Richard C.

Paine Jr.

Collections; Two Ownerships Since 1966 Extensive Show-Quality Restoration Under Stan Lucas’ Ownership Shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® in 2015 Handsome Nickel Era Mercer, Ideal for Show or Touring 298 CID L-Head Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Single Updraft Penberthy 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 Beam Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs The L-head Mercer Raceabout, built from 1915 to 1923, was equipped with notable features such as staggered semi-bucket seats, lightweight coachwork, and clamshell fenders.

For the sporting driver, there was no other American car available at the time that gave the same thrill as a Mercer Raceabout on a country road.

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£26,526

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£159,069

Median Price (Since 2020)

£349,770

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