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1957 Mercury Monarch Turnpike Cruiser

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 10, 2014, offered with no reserve.

$51,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $47,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Generation
Turnpike Cruiser (1957 to 1958)
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

Inside the middle half of 5 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$23,000 to $69,000
Median$26,518
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 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 $23,000 and $69,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Pace Car Edition ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$69,000
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