1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser – A Rare Jet-Age Icon | Rebuilt 368ci V8 | Show-Quality Restoration

This 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is a meticulously maintained, rare example of Mercury’s most ambitious and visionary design—a true Jet-Age classic that stood at the pinnacle of mid-century American automotive innovation.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Rebuilt 368ci V8 with hardened valve seats for modern unleaded fuel

Smooth-shifting Merc-O-Matic push-button transmission

Professionally resprayed tri-color exterior in Tan/Cream

Exclusive Turnpike Cruiser body style—not shared with Ford or Lincoln

One of Mercury’s rarest and most innovative flagship models

Paced the 1957 Indianapolis 500

EXTERIOR FEATURES:
Stunning compound-curved windshield that wraps into the roofline

Flush-mounted taillights, gold-anodized rear fender accents, and signature sweeping fins

Bright chrome bumpers and trim in excellent condition

Wide whitewall tires for period-correct styling

Distinctive, futuristic Jet Age design language throughout

INTERIOR DETAILS:
Beautifully preserved Jet Age interior styling

Leather split-bench seating

Matching Tan/Cream upholstery

Power windows

Period-correct AM/FM radio

MECHANICAL:
368ci V8 engine – completely rebuilt with hardened valve seats for reliability and performance on today’s fuel

Smooth Merc-O-Matic push-button automatic transmission

Starts, runs, and drives beautifully—ready to show or enjoy