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1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Pace Car Edition Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 23, 2026.

$75,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $69,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Generation
Turnpike Cruiser (1957 to 1958)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
57SL68456M
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 64% over its top.

Middle half of sales$17,739 to $42,138
Median$24,759
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser (1957 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,739 and $42,138.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 MERCURY TURNPIKE CRUISER CONVERTIBLE PACE CARBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$89,000
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser CoupeRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$26,518
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Hardtop Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, July 31, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 31, 2025$1,957
1958 Mercury Turnpike CruiserMecum, July 10, 2025MecumJuly 10, 2025$23,000