1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Indy Pace Car

VIN: 57SL66064M

$80,300

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Oakland, MI; US

  • Event date

    Aug 5, 2006

  • Lot

    226

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    57SL66064M

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    45915 m

  • Interior Color

    Yellow, Black vinyl; Black vinyl top

  • Exterior Color

    Sun Glitter Gold

  • Generation

    1957-1958 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

The winners Pace Car given to Sam Hanks for his victory. Town & Country radio, P S, P B, Automatic, 368 290hp Turnpike Cruiser engine. Good repaint with painted Pace Car graphics, otherwise origil, with 45,915 miles. Owned by Sam Hanks for years, two owners since. Some gold anodized trim is peeling and the origil interior is faded and dull but its still a showpiece with important and unique history. No Reserve.

Market commentary

Sold to the current owner at Bonhams Quail Lodge auction in 2003 for $39,100 and repainted since. It is fully valued at the price paid here, but is a lot of car and history for the money.