1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Indy Pace Car

VIN: 57SL58124M

$242,000

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    57SL58124M

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  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    290

  • Induction

    4bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Sun Glitter Yellow

  • Generation

    1957-1958 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

Vehicle details

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Equipment

368 290hp, automatic, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and everything else available on the Mercury order form.

Condition

#1 Concours

World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Meticulously restored in 2000, AACA Grand National and other award winner. Great paint, interior, chrome and underhood presentation. Chassis better than new. A really outstanding automobile. Jerry Capizzi Collection. No Reserve.

Market commentary

Obviously the bidders in Addison thought this car was amazing, paying almost exactly three times more than RM got ($80,300) for the Speedways Pace Car that was given to Sam Hanks for winning the Indy 500 in 1957 at Meadow Brook this summer. This is an astounding price.

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