The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is a series of automobiles that were produced by the Mercury division of Ford for the 1957 and 1958 model years.

The Turnpike Cruiser was the top of the Mercury lineup during its production, and was mainly offered as a two or four door hardtop, but a limited run of "Convertible Cruisers" were made to commemorate the use of a one-off convertible Turnpike Cruiser's use as …

2018年3月7日 · There, the styling was less of a hit, and the production Turnpike Cruiser, a gadget-laden premium model slotted in at the top of the Mercury line, was not a great seller, either. It sold well below expectations and lasted only two model years.

2014年3月12日 · For 1957, the Turnpike Cruiser was the premium model range for Mercury being differentiated from other Mercury models by the gold anodized trim strip in the car’s rear fin. It came standard with an automatic transmission and a 368-c.i.d. engine producing 290 horsepower.

Beautifully restored 1958 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser w/Super Marauder J-code 430ci 400hp V8 engine. The 430ci, 400HP Super Marauder Engine with Tri-Power was the highest horsepower engine available in any American car in 1958. 3-Speed Merc-O-Matic push button transmission.

2018年4月12日 · Say what you will about the 1957 Mercury’s looks and its tech, but it was no slouch. Base Mercurys came with a “Safety-Surge” 255hp V8 engine. The flagship was equipped with “Turnpike Cruiser” 368 cu in V8 with hydraulic valve lifters that was good for 290hp. A Turnpike Cruiser paced the 1957 Indy 500.

2021年2月28日 · As Americans embraced the automobile following World War II, Mercury decided to celebrate this new-found freedom by naming a model after the rapidly-developing interstate highway system. The 1957 Cruiser was built in limited numbers, and finding a good one today can be a challenge.

2023年7月27日 · Though not a commercial success, the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser was a unique if peculiar car that makes for a conversation-starting classic today. Below we explore this unusual car’s many distinctive quirks. The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser began as a concept design by Ford’s John Najjar in 1954.

The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is a full-size automobile that was Mercury’s flagship model in 1957 and 1958. The Turnpike Cruiser was produced in two body styles: a two-door and four-door hardtop were offered.

The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser was a halo vehicle of the Mercury Division of the Ford Motor Company that was produced from 1957 to 1958. At introduction of the 1957 line up the Turnpike Cruiser series offered two and a four door hardtop body styles.