1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, Convertible Automatic, Original and rare

1957 Mercury Other Convertible

Technical specifications of Mercury Other 1957

Price: -
Condition: Used
Item location: Bellevue, Washington, United States
Make: Mercury
Model: Other
SubModel: Convertible
Type: Convertible
Doors: 2 Doors
Year: 1957
Mileage: 61000
VIN: 57SL70016M
Color: White
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Car description

1957 Mercury Turnpike Convertible Cruiser.Completely original, n-restored, 1,000 actual miles, useum quality example of an extremely rare car. Only 1,265 Convertible Turnpike Cruisers were produced. 368ci/290hp V8, ith 3-speed "Merc-O-Matic" automatic transmission. Leather interior. "Seat-O-Matic" automatically adjusting seat. "Lube-O-Matic" push button lube system. The Turnpike Cruiser was the first car manufactured with quad headlights. Power windows, ower brakes, ower steering. power antenna. This example is documented as being the only 1957 Turnpike Cruiser with a factory installed tachometer.For 1957, he Turnpike Cruiser was the premium model offering from Mercury, nd was produced in 1957 and 1958. The Turnpike Cruiser was produced in two body styles: a two-door and four-door hardtop were offered. Later in the model year an open car named Convertible Cruiser was added to this series. From the beginning it was created only to be used as the official pace car of the 1957 Indianapolis 500, ut on January 7, 957 it was announced that the Convertible Cruiser would be available as a production model as well. All Convertible Cruisers had a continental tire kit and were painted yellow (Sun Glitter), imilar to the original pace cars. In addition to its unique features, he car was further differentiated from other Mercury models by a gold anodized trim strip in the car's rear fin.This beautiful Mercury Turnpike Convertible Cruiser proves all of these years later, hat these cars were unappreciated in their day, head of their time, nd will be given their proper place as valuable classics.Included with this 1957 Mercury are Original set of keys and Original owners manual.For more information on this classic convertible cruiser, ive us a call, mail, r make an offer.

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