1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser on 2040-cars
Arlington, Texas, United States
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If you have any questions Please feel free to call me as our phone company is making changes to the internet connections in our area here. If you email a question I probably will not get it right away. They said it maybe today or tomorrow that it will come down, and it will be down for four to five days?? Bob 817-861-6904 Thanks. Up for consideration is a absolutely stunning 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 4 door hardtop. The Turnpike Cruiser was the Flagship of the Mercury lineup in 57-58 Car starts and runs perfectly. Car is really fine, Don't think a nicer one is out there. Car is a solid West Texas car very dry and always garaged no rust or rot. Interior is very good there is wear from feet at the bottom of the drivers door panel inside. Paint is very good condition. Has the clear plastic on the seats for protection. Stainless and chrome inside and out doesn't have the pitting as most cars of this vintage have with the exception of the rear license plate accessory panels which are always pitted and were a dealer factory option at the time. In fact most collector's hate me for it as they spend a fortune having things replated or polished out, she is a very clean machine. Car was stored for twenty four years in a closed down Department store across from Bonanza actor Dan Blockers parents general store in O'Donnell with black washed windows from 1985 through 2009 when I got it. O'Donnel which is 50-60 miles south of Lubbock. Car was purchased new from Lynn County Tractor Sales, Mercury Sales Division in Tahoka Texas by Warren D. Smith in 1957 he owned the car til 1985 and sold it to his sister who loved the car but only put new tires and parked it after only driving it 200 miles which is certified on the title on 1/7/86. I purchased the car in April 09. The tires in which she put on new then had sat so long in the store they had flat sides to them although treads were as new. Radio does not work. Think it needs a new vibrator tube. All lights work including turn signals and brake and horn. Lenses all good no cracks or repairs. Tachometer and gauges all work as well. Push button start and shifting. Car has been gone through. Engine was rebuilt in Sept 2009 new motor mounts as well. Transmission serviced also new U-joints. I do have receipts for all work done. Car still has the original factory grease pencil marks on the underside of the hood and firewall. 60 Amp Generator New gas tank. Cruiser skirts with correct hardware (Trim) Carb rebuilt as well Front end rebuilt Brakes are new all the way around as well as Treadle Vac rebuilt by Dallas Power Brake. Rear springs re-arched. New Coker wide white radials. One small ding in rear bumper that has effected chrome on upper edge of the top half of the bumper but not bad. If you want to come and see it and we can take her out for a spin. Car is for sale locally so I do reserve the right to pull if it sells. Please e-mail any questions or concerns about the car and I will respond. From the ones I have seen on Ebay this one is by far the finest. If you would rather talk on the phone please e-mail and I will give you my number. Thanks for looking. Car is very roadworthy. If you have wanted one this is one you should consider. No disappointments here! Bob Below is a NADA Book offering on value.
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