1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser and 1956 XM Turnpike Cruiser concept car video - 1982/83

[@johnsilva9139]

It's remarkable how that total wreck of a car was restored by Tom Maruska in 2022. Total Magic really.

[@Volterrific]

I visited Tom and saw the masterpiece in person. Just amazing! It will be auctioned at the Mecum Kissimmee auction January 14. Can't wait to see what bids it brings.

[@tompastian3447]

@@Volterrific I'd rate that 56 concept car (now that it's restored) right up there with the Batmobile, the Gulf Oil Ford GT40, Carol Shelby's aluminum bodied 427 Cobra, LIttle Deuce Coupe, etc. Should be at Pebble Beach Auto Show.

[@Volterrific]

@@tompastian3447 agreed on all counts. Ford’s best stylists including Larry Shinoda and John Najjar designed the XM-Turnpike Cruiser. The car will be auctioned on January 14 at the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee, Florida. Whoever buys it will be lucky (and rich), and yes show it at Pebble Beach.

[@oscarprendergast7295]

@@tompastian3447 dyno mite!! The futura Became the bat mobile- there’s a gentleman who built a future From fiberglass shell And sold it for 90000 at a show

[@tompastian3447]

@@oscarprendergast7295 If you have link to a photo of the Futura made from a fibreglass shell, please post it. I'd like to see that. The current Batmobile manufacturer is having some problems getting drive trains and other key components. He has a youtube video up, talking about how a customer asked to have him investigated as to why the Batmobile he ordered has yet to be delivered. He says at least 3 more years will be needed to complete the car. That is a long time to wait for a vehicle, plus the time already gone by. I think that shop is in Indiana. You have to wonder about the mental state of people who acquire a beautiful show car like that concept Cruiser, then leave the whole thing sitting out side exposed to the elements. At least spend 50 dollars and put a vinyl tarp over the car. Glad someone finally got their hands on it who could restore it.

[@I-Libertine]

An inspired-- and inspiring--restoration. 😍

[@caspaabriel4794]

The turnpike cruiser is WOW. But the XM concept, this incredible. Thanks kindly

[@richardmorris7063]

My Grandfather bought a new 65 Park Lane Mercury, it was white w/ blue cloth seats & it had that breezeway window. Nice car & it always had a shine to it.memories...

[@alweinhofer5453]

My uncle then my dad had a 65 . Blue with red interior. Loved that car.

[@trixier6505]

I saw the vid of the concept car, and it is unbelievable!

[@donaldstanfield8862]

There's a lot going on everywhere you look on that car, Ii even remember seeing those as a kid, they were so distinctive!

[@keithgutshall9559]

I had one of them cars in high school in the late 1960s,it was a cool car.

[@Ctrl-XYZ]

The blonde posing with the XM in the final shot was a model named Jerry Sardiz.

[@budd1814]

The concept car is outstanding. (only one)

[@keithoneil6711]

Very beautiful perfect looking car wow thanks friend have a very nice day

[@americanrambler4972]

My two favorite features of the turnpike concept car are gull wing glass roof panels and the exhaust outlets in the rear lower quarters.

[@richardmorris7063]

The concept cars were so cool. But as they got into production they took all the cool factor out of most.

[@morthedgebuckle227]

Sweet, sweet ride.

[@arnepianocanada]

I hope the concept car got a full restoration!

[@Volterrific]

It's in the process of getting the finest restoration possible. www.tommaruskacars.us

[@tompastian3447]

Arne, it's already restored, and the video is on youtube. WOW

[@gumby3123]

Those are the songs on that radio back in the day so don't shake your head if you want the whole affect of the car and the times" patsy Cline " hank Williams sr" buddy holly" just remember your grandparents listen to that music don't be disrespectful "

[@Volterrific]

That’s an old video from 1982. We were both having fun playing with the radio in my old car. I like Patsy Cline and old school country music but we were looking for top 40 pop while in the rural area between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

[@monarch1957]

The power memory seat was way ahead of it time my car has that feature.

[@joesantiso6495]

That concept car is being restored

[@Volterrific]

Correct, that is clearly stated in my description including a link to the restoration website.

[@quagmiredavis4117]

@@Volterrific 2022 updates ?

[@Volterrific]

@@quagmiredavis4117 the restoration is finished! The car is magnificent. The owner will be selling it at an auction in January. I hope it goes to a museum, not a private collection. But the high bidder will take it. kustomrama.com/wiki/1956_Mercury_XM_Turnpike_Cruiser?fbclid=IwAR2XfVfNsK27mYywdHr-qdWhJlk0xOeV-PRbNyoSPyu-PR4wapC3HHOms7Y

[@Volterrific]

@@quagmiredavis4117 The restoration is finished! kustomrama.com/wiki/1956_Mercury_XM_Turnpike_Cruiser?fbclid=IwAR2XfVfNsK27mYywdHr-qdWhJlk0xOeV-PRbNyoSPyu-PR4wapC3HHOms7Y

[@arnepianocanada]

Turnpikes were part of the national US highway system (I 5, I 90 etc) promoted by President Eisenhower and in development back then. That's why the name was chosen, I'm sure.

[@oscarprendergast7295]

3:46 B E A U T Y...!

[@imbalm1]

Fully restored and sold at auction in January 2023 for six figures!❤️

[@Volterrific]

No it did not sell at the auction. However, it did sell privately a few weeks after the auction.

[@oscarprendergast7295]

The photos are a 56 god I love that car

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

As he was cycling through the radio stations, I was expecting WKRP.

[@oscarprendergast7295]

Perry combo or the ink spots would be Good 😌

[@oscarprendergast7295]

What brand beer is that in your hand (jk)what a lovely Ride!

[@fairfaxcat1312]

Lol it only cruises on turnpikes. (Humor is difficult to achieve online.) This is a great presentation on a unique automobile. Thanks.

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

Cruising. The original definition.

[@rockeroller]

It's a little sad , how degraded some people let that car get. Good it was saved though.

[@Volterrific]

Ford sent it to the crusher after the 1956 auto show circuit. Thankfully it made a detour and wasn’t crushed. And it’s now restored to perfection.

[@UberLummox]

@@Volterrific Would you happen to know it's path after it's avoided it's death sentence? Did it sit in that same yard as all those others like the Motorama cars and the Chrysler Turbines? (Detroit area?)

[@Volterrific]

@@UberLummox details here… kustomrama.com/wiki/1956_Mercury_XM_Turnpike_Cruiser?fbclid=IwAR2XfVfNsK27mYywdHr-qdWhJlk0xOeV-PRbNyoSPyu-PR4wapC3HHOms7Y

[@UberLummox]

@@Volterrific Yeah I since found that. Thank you!!!

[@bultacowally]

why would some one buy a extremely rare (obviously) car like this then just leave it sit to deteriorate more than it was when they bought it? More money than brains...and ambition perhaps???

[@Volterrific]

When the production 1957-58 Turnpike Cruiser was a sales flop, Ford wanted to be rid of the concept car which had already outlived its usefulness. Unlike GM which retained their concept cars, Ford disposed of most of them after the show car circuit. Since most were either "push cars" and couldn't be driven, the others were not titled and couldn't be registered to be driven on public roads. The XM TPC had a sad life until Tom Maruska had his way with it. I've seen the restored masterpiece in person...just an incredible rebirth.

[@quagmiredavis4117]

Ok 2023 we need updates

[@5455jm]

Too sad to watch any further, sorry.

[@Volterrific]

Don't be sad...the car has been fully restored by a master craftsman. kustomrama.com/wiki/1956_Mercury_XM_Turnpike_Cruiser?fbclid=IwAR2XfVfNsK27mYywdHr-qdWhJlk0xOeV-PRbNyoSPyu-PR4wapC3HHOms7Y

[@a.k.a.A.E.1]

here comes a Surprise !! he is ready !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4erlJSBaL95eNE

[@raylang6418]

Camera work is total cr*p

[@Volterrific]

Excuse me, but did YOU own a heavy separate VHS deck and camera wired to it in 1982? I was a newbie shooting video then. Let’s see videos you made in that era. Feel free to post a link to your videos from 1982. I have a lot to learn from you. Meanwhile, let’s see other videos and still photos of this car from that era. I can’t wait to see them.