NOT MINE Cool 57 Merc

[azblackhemi]

Does this look too cheap of a price for this car? Seems like it to me. 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser - $15,500 (Phoenix)
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1957 Turnpike Cruiser

condition: good
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 117851
paint color: white
size: full-size
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: other

The 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser was the Indianapolis 500 pace car in 1957. It is one of the most gadget laden cars ever built. Original pale pink and mauve metallic exterior. The engine is quiet and runs strong. Engine is 368 Turnpike Cruiser motor, automatic transmission and push button control shifts correctly. The speedometer, gauges, and warning lights, and tachometer are in working order. Solid original California car. No rust issues.

 

[BigblueC]

I like it. But I have no real idea about the market for these cars. $15K might be a fair price, or this could be a low-priced scam. The description of the car reads like a generic flipper to me.

Just a quick search and it looks like this one is priced on the low side with an average car in the mid $20K range.

 

[twostick]

I have a factory aluminum 2x4 intake for a 368 in my collection somewhere. Not sure if they were standard or optional on a Turnpike Cruiser.

Kevin

 

[68 4spd Fury]

Looking at the condition I'd say it's fair. Not sure what full size Fords and Mercs from that era bring.

 

[azblackhemi]

Must've sold, ad gone.

 

[fury fan]

I think almost any late-50s 2dr, esp a higher-priced model like htis one, will be worth that easily.
Sometimes the cheaper models are worth more, even.

 

[SGT FURY]

There was a car similar FS on SF Craig’s list awhile back. Asking was about 15k.
Most likely the same car.
I would say that it’s pretty good deal at that price.