1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction|27 April 2019, 10:00 CDT|The Tupelo Automobile Museum

1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Chassis no. 175AK57549756

368ci OHV V8
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
290bhp at 4,600rpm
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Mercury's finest offering in 1958
*Beautifully presented
*Filled with wonderful 50s touches
*A true piece of Americana

THE TURNPIKE CRUISER

Sitting atop the Mercury model range in 1957 was the mighty Turnpike Cruiser. Very much a product of its era, the car featured a wild variety of features one could have only found in the 1950s. From the electric retractable rear window to the twin air intakes sitting atop the "Skylight Dual Curve" windshield, the Cruiser had it all. Most remarkable was the "Seat-O-Matic" memory function. The driver would set the dial to a certain height and fore/aft position and once the car was turned on the seat would automatically return to the desired location. Furthermore, a full suite of gauges sat in front of the operator. These included: the "Computer Clock' displaying average speed while a trip odometer displayed alongside the standard speedometer and optional tachometer. When bundled together, the Turnpike Cruiser represented the ultimate highway machine for the 1950s traveler complete with every creature comfort available.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

While little can be gleaned from the small amount of documentation on file, this dazzling yellow and white Mercury was mostly likely a recipient of a thorough restoration at some time in its life. The exterior presents very well with lustrous chrome and shining paint. Inside, a marvel of 1950s design can be found. All of the little details from the patterned metal dash to the two-tone white/black seats present wonderfully and show precisely what luxury meant to the midcentury consumer. Under the hood, the engine bay appears remarkably tidy.

The Turnpike Cruiser shown here drips 1950s Americana and is certainly most at home humming along down a long stretch of highway moving across the country. It will make a fine addition to any collection and is surly an opportune not to miss!

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