1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Hardtop in Black & Engine Start Up on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at The Daily Herald Cruise Night at Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale IL on 7-20-16.
We're looking at a 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Hardtop in black paint with gold anodized trim strips in the car's rear fins.
The car's Owner is Bill Konieczny. Bill’s had the car since 1988. He was looking for a unique car and reading a paper for selling cars he spotted this car and thought it was different. The car has some amazing features like:
1) a "Breezeway" power rear window that could be lowered to improve ventilation.
2) "twin jet" air intakes at upper corners of car's windshield letting in outside air.
3) “seat-o-matic" automatically remembering and adjusting the seat.
4) an average speed "computer" that would tell your average speed at any point along a trip.
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[@brettedgar6733]

COULD YOU IMAGINE WAXING THAT CAR! WHAT A TREAT THOUGH, WHEN FINISHED. THE DESIGNER WAS OBSESSED! WHAT A PARTS LIST! CAR, SPEED BOAT, HARLEY COMBO. IT IS BEYOND DRIVEN. A CONCEPT THAT SLIPPED THROUGH. YOU COULD SIT UNDER A SHADE TREE AND LOOK AT THIS CAR ALL DAY.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brett, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@firefightergoggie]

I've never seen anything like this before. It's beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one SuperSix Delta :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@shwt121]

This Mercury Turnpike Cruiser had a lot of features that WERE WAY ahead of its time........I LOVE THOSE little " antennas" out the front ventilation holes in the roof ......and a tachometer in A fullsize top of the line family cruiser....that IS TRUELY incredible.....& what a gorgeous interior with all those ' creature comforts' . The rear window is the ' bomb'....up N DOWN window LIKE a station wagon...!!!!!! This Mercury was definitely the ' Cream of the Crop' Thank you for the video, Bill & Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@peterjeffery8495]

This may be my favorite Car Story car. Wild design, advanced features. Its bold as brass and stands out from all the amazing mid century masterpieces produced in the 50's. AMAZING CAR!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, High praise :-) Lou

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@loucostabile Hi Lou, are those lights or reflectors in he rear bumper? I was thinking maybe 'sequential' turn signals, but probably not? This car reminds me of the bulgy 50s Chryslers a lot!

[@StvMcQueen1]

Well Lou, you've done it again. Brought back some fond memories. My Dad (rest his soul) bought a '57 Mercury Monclair (middle of the line) new back in '57 and suddenly family outings became more of a joy. Dad wanted the Turnpike Cruiser so badly, but decided to economize and roll with the Montclair. But he was proud to open the hood of that Monclair, because he did opt for the Turnpike Cruiser engine and was sure to let everyone know that was what it was. Late in life I found a convertible Turnpike Cruiser Indy 500 Pace Car replica for sale and talked him into going to see it. He liked it, but was turned off by "all that lettering on the side." So, no sale. He would've hopped on this one, though! Thanks again for the memories, Lou. --Jim

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Glad this one brought back memories :-) Thank you for viewing, and sharing the details of your Dad's car and adding to the story, Lou

[@StvMcQueen1]

Nadda problem, Lou. You just keep digging up those cool cars and sending them out here. Just love it! --Jim

[@gregclemkadiddlehopper584]

That thing is gorgeous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg Clem Kadiddlehopper, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@pauldingcom]

My dad had one of these in 1957. My uncle was a Lincoln-Mercury dealer in Jonesboro AR and some how or another - we had another one - my uncle convinced him to bring this one home. I was seven and can still remember incidents associated with the car including one day when my mother was driving a friend of mine home after a play date and he crawled out the back window on to the trunk. I remember going 77 mph in it with my dad at the wheel and I also remember his being unhappy with the airconditioner because he'd have to shut it off ever so often because it froze up. He also hated taking it in for service or a wash because the guys who washed the car had to diddle with the power windows and he really, really didn't want one to break. My dad 'threatened' to not trade it but instead, keep it and put it up on blocks... but went ahead and traded it. We lived in a small Mississippi river town in Arkansas and apparently some black lady bought it. I remember sometime around 1970-75 spying it on the street just off downtown. I stopped and asked around and found the lady who owned it sitting on her porch. I told her about it being my dad's years ago (he sold it when I was ten or so) and how I had always admired it. Anyway, I talked her into letting me take it around the block. Glad to this day that I had the gumption to ask although, by that time, it was showing its age. Still, it went but was loosey-goosey, squeaking and sloppy as it had not had shocks, grease jobs, and other essential maintenance. Still, I got to drive it. It was blue, with a black top, power windows but without the continental package (tire extension on the back) It did have fender skirts.

[@loucostabile]

What a great story. I'm glad you were able to drive the car too! Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@pauldingcom]

Yeah, the rest of the story regarding my mother is that she had grown up in New York City and was, at that time, just learning to drive. I mean when Dale climbed out on the trunk, she really freaked :) and the car also had power brakes and he came tumbling back in head over heals ... It was memorable :)

[@pauldingcom]

I don't think she drove that car ever again. Dad got her a compact Rambler American to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Lot's of memories. Gotta love cars and the stories, Lou

[@Ducksauce33]

That's the same color as the little diecast one i just bought. Blue on the sides with the anodized gold trim, black roof, hood, and trunk. Has a blue and white interior also.

[@michaelcerza871]

What an amazing 50's classic. The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser! They don't get more classic then one of these cars. Talk about the unique features presented on this vehicle - the curved windshield, upper fresh air vents, the power rear window for ventilation, memory seat, tachometer, and computer clock. These cars and Park Lane in 58 were so cool and imagine one with a 430 triple carb 400 hp - how rare and unique one would be. Thanks for sharing this great 57 Merc with us, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Cerza, I think you did a great job sharing the details. Thank you for viewing, Lou

[@valgoodin8191]

michael cerza 0

[@sabba_dabba8649]

This video has me in amazement of this car with all of it's uniqueness, especially that back window, and makes me feel as though Lou and his channel are a treasure. Thanks, Lou and Bill!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read "This video has me in amazement of this car with all of it's uniqueness" :-) Agree, the back window is a unique feature. High praise on the Channel. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@markmartin5765]

I was raised up as a kid in a 58 Mercury Monterey , four head lights, I am glad you mentioned the light difference from 57.I did not appreciate the car at the time,It was neat with the push button Trans .This video makes appreciate it so much and the great cars they owned! As well as 65 impala 327 4 SD. And 67 Buick 430 that my mom drove like a rocket .Thanks for showing the Merc!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you were raised in :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@sheehy933]

This car just oozes late 50's Americana. One of the most unique cars of that era. My dad had a '64 Monterey Breezeway. It had the inverted power rear windshield and like many Fords and Mercury's of the era the hood opened from back to front.

[@loucostabile]

Hi sheehy933, Glad this one brought back memories of your Dad's 1964 :-) Lou

[@purpurahaze9179]

64 Mercury hoods opened from the front not the back

[@IntlOilman]

Just so darn spectacular! A piece of Art and Enginéering that you can drive and enjoy

[@loucostabile]

Hi IntlOilman, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@xaenon]

That isn't so much a car as it is a work of art. Incredible to think that once upon a time, beautiful cars like this rolled off assembly lines every day. Style really mattered then, didn't it? Sad to think how long ago that was. Sadder still to think about the garbage they build today.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed it is incredible & agree it looks like a work of art. The good news is today cars do last longer & the engines are more reliable & efficient with much more horsepower & handling due to much better tires and grip. I do understand where you're coming from and that's why I so enjoy when I find a Owner and car like this to video and share. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou.

[@waltertaljaard1488]

During its day this particular Ford company model did not sell, because of being too much even for the customers taste of the late fifties. Allthough the ride was excellent and it offered all the luxuries of the time. It was a shade of things to come for the failure of Edsel

[@neilgibbons2532]

@@waltertaljaard1488 i can see "it being 2much for the cus." Thats a lot of car, nice tho.

[@garymckee8857]

Yes all vehicles today have Easter egg styling.

[@timlach7637]

Agree totally!today's cars, trucks ,suvs = YAWN! ,HO HUM, you seen one , you've seen them all,the classics = rolling works of art!style ,class , character easily tell one from another ,all were unique.

[@somersetdc]

A very beautiful car in fantastic shape.. the owner is rightfully proud of this incredible car. Lou, your channel is a fantastic resource for people who love older cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jesse Mag, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and condition of this car :-) I'm glad you're finding the Channel a "fantastic resource". Glad you're along the ride, Lou

[@ddkoda]

A very unique automobile with a number of features way ahead of its time, some never to be seen again. When Ed Sullivan did a live commercial for Mercury's Turnpike Cruiser on his television show he referred to it as a production car with dream car styling. Superlative in quite a number of ways. I do prefer the quad headlamps. Somehow they enhance an already gorgeous image.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ddkoda, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. I found that to be interesting info regarding Ed Sullivan, Lou

[@ddkoda]

Thanks. I think there's still a video of this commercial somewhere on KZbin.

[@FuckSlowShit]

Love that Mercury!

[@loucostabile]

Hi on the roofs, Glad you "love" this one :-) Lou

[@OldNewSweetRides]

What a really rare find car! Never seen this before anywhere until now. Thank you Lou for recording, John

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Roberts, Glad you enjoyed this one, and you're correct, you don't see this one on the road for sure. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll learn about. Have you seen this one? Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2S8XpqHrM2Cmrs

[@Condorsat10]

My Dad (R.I.P) told me he once owned what he called a Ford Turnpike Cruiser. Never seen one before .. not even at car shows. Nice video, thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi OperTM1274, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Dad's car, Lou

[@jkmsaturn]

What an amazing automobile! My favorite Mercury of all time. The Lincoln Kit puts it over the top.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this Mercury :-)

[@oldcodger3509]

Wow! This car brings back LOT's of memories!!! I purchased one in 1968 and drove it daily for quite a while...EVERYTHING worked and it rode like a dream! Thank Heaven gas prices were less than 30 cents a gallon (if not lower!) as it was a gas hog! Great car and had sooo many innovative features for it's time! Neat! Neat! Neat! Great to see one that has been sooo well maintained and loved as this one obviously is!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Old Codger, Glad to receive a "Wow!" from you and that this one brings back memories :-) Lou

[@edwardmartinez199]

Sweet car beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@davidadams2380]

Cars like these made me want to design automobiles. Today, one can remove the emblems of an Audi and a Kia and not tell them a part. So sad humanity does not see the bigger picture here...

[@loucostabile]

I think it was Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's gone, just be glad it happened." That helps me David Adams, and I hope it helps you too. Bonus is we have the video to see this car again, and again, and share with others too, Lou

[@copperhammer]

David, absolutely right. Besides this, head or tail lights are not part of the body design anymore. Entire car outline look like a kids drawing, no details, taillights in particular just arbitrarily placed somewhere on the back, shapes with no reference the car body but with a brightness that will blind you.

[@AwesomeHotSauceandKristosCast]

Losing uniqueness and esthetic appeal in the race for manufacturing simplicity, reduced material due to the "war effort" and cost reduction is a pathetic venture for sure.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

My dad had one similar to this only no continental kit sold it to a co worker and one month later a collector came to the house and he told him where the car was later the guy told my dad that he got 2 grand for it this was in 1969

[@adriantomlin2902]

@@copperhammer Boy you nailed that one!! How true!! It's about shitty quality a mass production as fast as they can slap em together!! Then they all look the same?!

[@ms.sonshine8878]

My neighbor had one of these and I thought the back window was amazing. What technology without the modern computers.

[@adriantomlin2902]

Exactly!! No overthinking over computerized frilly crap!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ms. Sonshine, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelhughes3302]

This car is basically the inspiration for the lowrider scene in all it's glory. Super over the top in every way possible. It is truly amazing what they were able to accomplish back then.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Hughes, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on this car :-) Lou

[@bertram46]

Well I'm only 5 years late on this video Bill that car is absolutely beautiful and I agree with the idea of having something unique everybody has a 57 Chevy A turnpike cruiser and all it has to offer epitomizes the way things were with turnpikes in highways just beginning to open up across the country. Enjoy it and thank you for showing us your car and thank you for finding it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure, and you're welcome, Lou

[@quintonmchale7997]

My dad sold his ' 50 Merc & bought a brand new black '57 Turnpike Cruiser from Burdumy Motors in Upper Darby, Pa. Those were the days my friend..... Your '57 brings back nice memories. Good luck with it !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Quinton, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kfl611]

Before I saw some you tube videos, I never heard of a turn pike cruiser. They are really sharp and so nice looking. So classy, and I'm sure as time go by they will only look better and better and be more appreciated. I'm glad your car is in such nice shape and so pretty. I love the 'M' on the front grill.

[@loucostabile]

Hi kfl611, Happy to read you enjoy this car. You don't see them to often, so happy to be able to share this one with you. Lou

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Another example why that era of cars were the best. Those windshield vent spears and rear glass.👏😳😁

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@GTP427cobra]

Now that is a car about as long as a football field and absolutely beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this long car :-) Lou

[@tomdeininger7379]

America will never have the gorgeous cars they made at this era. I was born in 1952, cars were so beautiful in the late 50's and 60's.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share those 50's & 60's cars with you :-)

[@jeffreywebb9429]

So awesome of a car. Have been in love with this model since i found an article in magazine with a white 59 convertible.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you appreciate this "awesome" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tippey2011]

I love that back window! They used them into the 1960's Mercury. A grand old Mercury turnpike cruiser!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this Mercury cruiser :-) So many little fun details.

[@raypeters4525]

A LEAP FORWARD IN STYLING FOR ALL FORD PRODUCTS IN 1957 ! THEIR CARS WERE FAR ABOVE ALL OTHERS FOR 57 !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@booboo759]

My dad had a 4 door. He loved that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi booboo759, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

Your excitement for this car shows Lou. It has a tail ornament! It is really different and even a little dangerous how the wheel in the back pulls up to get at the trunk and gas cap.Great show Lou and Bill!!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this episode. Makes me happy :-)

[@MrTrack412]

@@loucostabileI'm seeing it a second time today. This was indeed one of your best showings because it's unique.

[@mnmike6884]

First car I drove in 1966 was our family’s 😊1957 Turnpike Cruiser 4 door, black with red and black interior. But no fender skirts and a bit of rust above the headlights and rocker panels. It was a northern Minnesota car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mn Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@andydanko7074]

Never ever heard of fresh air vents at the top of the windshield. So cool😊

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing the details you notice.

[@edsel6818]

That is AWESOME!!! WHEN I DRIVE BOTH OF MY DADS 58 EDSELS, 1 is a Pacer 4 Dr sedan, the other is 4 Door hard top, I GET THE SAME EXACT REACTIONS AS HE DOES, PEOPLE ARE FREAKN OUT STARING N STARING 😳😱 AND ESPECIALLY THE ELDERLY, THEY'RE ALL SHOCKED TO SEE THESE CARS ON THE ROAD AGAIN, I GET ALL KINDS OF GREAT AMAZING POSITVE COMMENTS AND I ALSO GET CONSTANTLY THIS SIGNAL, (👍). ONE TIME A TRAIN ENGINEER BLEW THE HELL OUT OF HIS HORN GIVING ME THUMBS UP!! GREAT VIDEO, THANKS FOR SHARING, ❤️👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edsel, High praise :-) Glad to read you have some cool cars too. Appreciate the kind words on the video. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@bbt5358]

This has always been my favourite year of Mercury! It's just absolutely beauuuutiful!!❤️

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a favorite year Mercury for you B Bt :-)

[@mrbhpj45]

My Father in law was a car dealer and the family went to visit his family in Miami and buy cars and he bought a 57 Turnpike Cruiser just like yours and that was my car to drive that was in 1964 but it didn't have the continental kit but it was black I Loved that car

[@loucostabile]

Hi mrbhpj45, Sound like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story. Hope you see many cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@mrbhpj45]

I try and watch all of your videos after all you do have the Greatest Cars like I said my father in law was a car dealer and I got to drive some really great cars just had to remember which one you were driving and I worked at a Car Dealer Ship so I really like your Videos.But that was a long time ago I remember driving a 62 Olds Starfire Convertible in 64 to the Prom Wow what a car that was. Well You keep making the Videos and I will watch as many as I can Thank You for the Memories Your Friend Buck

[@loucostabile]

Hi Buck, Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel :-) Having a Father In Law in as a Car Dealer when you're a "Car Guy" is a nice bonus to the marriage! I'm having fun sharing the cars and the memories, Lou

[@jimburig7064]

The 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is the holy grail of 1950s road yachts.

[@loucostabile]

All aboard !

[@safetymikeengland]

I love the old Turnpike Cruisers. This is a nice one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you "love the old Turnpike Cruiser" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@73twall]

The utter opulence of top tier American cars in the 50s. The absolute demonstration of excess. Makes a Rolls look plain. So very cool. To think this was what they were competing to be, Pontiac, Mercury, Chrysler, Studebaker, etc. Such a different time, such a different mindset. Just a great car, and you covered it well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd Wall, Thank you for sharing your thoughts one this one :-) Appreciate the kind words on the coverage too, Lou

[@davidcarroll1883]

What a land yacht! Mercy! I actually new a family in my neighborhood when I was 10 that had one of theses.

[@loucostabile]

Hi david carroll, "All aboard!" :-) Lou

[@davidcarroll1883]

Beautiful car Lou.@@loucostabile

[@briansmith6515]

Just can’t beat those 50’ and early 60’s American cars...beautiful...had a 59 eldarado for my wedding.

[@loucostabile]

You're right, the 50's & 60's are easy on the eyes :-)

[@gene978]

One of my ALL time Favorite Different Classic Cars Lou! When I first saw read about these usually in 4 door I was hooked! Never seen one with the skirts. Great Driver quality and Must get a lot of lookers. I usually see these in medium Green in pictures.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gene978, Glad I found an ALL time Favorite. I'm sure you're right that this car gets many lookers. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

Only USA could have produced such a magnificent automobile

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Reilly, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@booboo759]

my antique cars which are the complete opposite of the mercury is I own two Bmw isettas. They could fit in the trunk of the mercury. We once went to a car show and a mercury turnpike cruiser was there. My dad was so excited I asked the owner if my dad could sit in the car.MY dad was like a kid in a candy store. My dad is long gone but those were fun days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi booboo759, Happy to read you and your Dad were having fun at the car shows :-) Glad to read you have some fun cars, Lou

[@milla698]

I remember my dad bought one and we were amazed that the back window went up and down and it was the first car he bought with power steering

[@loucostabile]

Hi Milla 69, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@geodot595]

family had a 57 colony park wagon. awesome. dad taught me how to drive his 59 colony park which had grown to 126in wheelbase, much bigger than the ford country squire which was what the 57 was based on.crazy about these. both were black/woodys on red. stunning.

[@loucostabile]

Hi geo dot, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@armadillotoe]

This truly deserves to be called a land yacht, in the nicest way.

[@loucostabile]

All Aboard!

[@stantaylor3350]

When I was 6 & 7 yrs old my dad had a 57 turn Pike cruiser convertible. It was pink & white. This was 1962 & 63. Bought it used. I remember it having 2 hoses that went from 5 & 7 o'clock positions on the air cleaner down to 2 air inlets between the bumper & the head lights, kind of a ram air I guess. It didn't move very fast from zero to say 50 mph, but if you were doing 50 mph & floored it, it would raise the hood & you'd be going 70 in no time. I read an article in Hemings motor news about 15 yrs ago, all about the make & model. How few were made, especially the convertibles & if you had the continental spare tire kit, it was even more rare. Seems I remember that the price range was 35 k to 45 k for one in excellent shape. When I read that, I thought, if dad had only kept it. But in 1963 it was just an old car. He sold it to a 19 yr old neighbor kid.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stan Taylor, Thank you for viewing, and sharing details on Dad's car :-) Lou

[@ashookchandra8191]

The glorious past of American Iron long gone but will never be forgotten, a true beauty 😍❤️💋💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ashook, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@garymckee8857]

An old post but I had to watch because I never saw anyone show a Turnpike Cruiser before. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

An oldie but a goodie :-) You're welcome Gary.

[@napoleoneinstein2487]

drop dead gorgeous

[@loucostabile]

Hi Napoleon Einstein, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you see many more on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou

[@mrknotthall]

Not really drop dead gorgeous. Could use some clean up around the dash at 6:14 and beyond.

[@pablocespedes9585]

Maybe I am getting old, but I love that Mercury Turnpike, this car is another wonderful example of the glorrious decade of American cars (57 - 67)

[@loucostabile]

Cars have an amazing way to look better with age :-)

[@NeighborhoodCarReviews]

Turnpike Cruiser is my all-time favorite large Mercury. I would LOVE to have one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Neighborhood Car Reviews, Glad you like this one and a Winner of a car :-) Hope on day you get yours, Lou

[@4gauge10]

My dad had a covertable version of this car.

[@freddyjames1120]

Cub

[@4gauge10]

@@freddyjames1120 cub??.

[@PAUL_K]

Tri-A! Authentic American Automobile. Memory power seat! In 1957! That little stamp with last words "FORD MOTOR CO. DEARBORN, MICH" Ohhh... America what happened? Man said he wanted something unusual. But 60 years ago these cars were around. On every corner across the country. And now across the America the beautiful nothing but a shopping malls! And they don't even built Mers anymore - freaking beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi PAVEL K., Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@patrickscaia9335]

I've seen a lot of these programs and that is the coolest thing I've seen. 👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@alvinprettyman1802]

just too cool I now have a new favorite car .... old one was 53 stude

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alvin Prettyman, Glad you think this one is cool and a "new favorite" :-) Hope you see many other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou

[@matthrivnak6572]

Beautiful car,. They took pride in the way they built cars back then, now they build them cheaper with a lot of plastic and without all those cool features, no power rear windows today!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and build of this car :-) Lou

[@johnlogan1333]

Bill's the man, and looking after the mercury just fine. God bless him.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@johnlogan1333]

Thanks Lou, you did a good job too...……...

[@garylewis3641]

What an awesome car, unbelievable you could get something like that back then. I've never seen an interior like that, beautiful! Good video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome car" :-) Thanks for the kind words on the video, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

The attention to detail on these wonderful vintage cars show just how much of a work of art they really were. Great video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Glad you enjoy the details on this car :-) Appreciate you sharing you think the video is great :-) Lou

[@MattAttack54]

Nice car interesting to note that when Edsel was released the citation was the same body style as the turnpike really cool looking I thought it was a citation at first

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt Attack, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@ferlenarab]

I had a friend whose father always liked the BIG-M Mercuries of this period!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ferlenarab, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends Father who likes these cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@c5back9]

Amazing car! The first one I’ve ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi c5back9, Glad you found this unique car "amazing" :-) Lou

[@orwellknew9112]

That’s a real jewel of a car. Those features inside and out are just spectacular!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Orwellknew911, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

LOU , YOUR AWESOME. KEEP GOING !!! HA

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Andrew. I appreciate your encouragement!

[@gregGould]

I saw a cream colored one at a classic car auction years ago, it was a beauty!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you saw :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@daryllect6659]

Thanks for the shots of the interior lights. Turnpike Cruisers are so cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daryl, My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@daryllect6659]

@@loucostabile The Destruction Derbies of the 60s and 70s were dominated by two cars: The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser and the Imperial, and it was a fight to the finish. The rear coil spring 60s T-birds were also serious contenders.

[@a9323hj]

Always liked the Turnpike Cruiser since I was a kid. Have a Danbury Mint version.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Preston Parker, Glad to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@markcordova9938]

what a sweet car!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@warringtonfaust1088]

I hope memory is clear. My father had one of these with the "Mercury Super Marauder" engine. Basically, when you opened the hood, you found an enormous aluminum air filter covering 3 2 barrels, and reading as above. For years, I was told no such engine was available. With the advent of eBay, I see the manifolds turning up with the explanation that they were a dealer installed option.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Warrington Faust, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@purpurahaze9179]

Warrington Faust 58 383 Tri Power 400 HP had the (Star Wars) air cleaner that your talking about

[@jonrmang]

What a beauty! That must have always been a standout vehicle on the road. Also so glad to see someone who respects it as the manufacturer built it, keeping it all original but with upkeep. Kudos to the owner and kudos to you Lou for making the video for all the rest of us to enjoy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JonR Mang, Glad to read you enjoy this car. I too like when a car is original so you can get the exact feeling of what the Designers and Engineers were doing in that time period. Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@Gas_n_Gears]

Another fine specimen! Thanks for the link, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read you enjoy this "fine specimen!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@barrysnider635]

trunk hood ornament or trunk ornament,,,,,,whatever a whole lot of bling on this Turnpike!

[@loucostabile]

Yes, you're right, lots of bling good stuff :-)

[@jkapp374]

These were rolling works of art...love the 50s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonathan Capogrossi, Glad you enjoy this car :-) You should see many more 1950's cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@JohnnyTheWolfLupino]

As much as I love British cars I still think America made the best and most advanced cars of this era. I've never even heard of these but am blown away by its sophistication and levels of equipment. I would love one but don't think it's ideal for Britain's tiny roads. I can but dream....

[@tomswinburn1778]

Johnny, that's not much good for today's American roads. When traveling think 18 wheeler routing. An absolutely beautiful car, but not much in the sanity department. In the 50s though those kinds of tanks ruled. Chrysler had a couple with features so advanced it would be decades before adopted to "normal" cars. This may not have been American engineering at its best, but as far as design we will never again see the likes. That's sad.

[@genlandichos8904]

Tom Swinburnkkkllo Nopi7 7 ;77I.

[@AwesomeHotSauceandKristosCast]

Check out the Tucker that Henry Ford all but robbed the world of. They're still trying to catch up to Preston's genius

[@loucostabile]

Hi JohnnyTheWolfLupino, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@gerardjanson5655]

I had never seen one of these till I was watching the old reruns of the Annette miniseries from Disney. There was a Montclair convertible in it. I never knew there was a turnpike model I would not mind investing into one of these. It is a very interesting car I really like the vents mounted up on each side of the windshield and fact the rear window goes down! I enjoy this video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerard, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) Lou

[@plophlegm]

America at its best! Thanks, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi plophlegm, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@stephencivic1989]

I like the fact he asked if the car has a name even though it doesn't. So many people look at me sideways when I say that my car has a name. I feel like it's a dying tradition in the car community. Love the car though, designs and features decades ahead of their time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen Civic#18, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jkapp374]

flippin beautiful piece of American history...those 1950s lines...excellent

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonathan Capogrossi, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@BrianChappie]

That is an amazing car! I love all the odd features. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian Chappie, I love all the features too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@donnyboyblue]

Awesome car. I guess the lock type push button above the radio was for opening the glove box. Thanks for posting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donovan Hagel, Glad you liked the car / video. Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@ddkoda]

One of the nicest Mercurys of the 1950's.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@nojnoj3069]

Hi Lou. You've done it again. Beautiful car, Bill, great car guy, packed with great information. Another classic Lou Costabile super car and guy video...... Thank you Lou. You are my favourite.

[@loucostabile]

Hi wide awake, Thank you and your words are encouraging :-) Glad you're having fun on the Channel with me :-) Lou

[@clarkgriswold5903]

That back window is just amazing, no need for A/C!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, it's pretty cool :-)

[@robertphillips6296]

That's another good one. I believe that early models the rear window was crank down in the back seat area and that parents didn't like that option when the children would lose things out the back.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read "That's another good one" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

I have seen these cars over the years...in pohotos. Always thought they were a little strange. Love your up close detail. After studying it, and watching this video, I have more respect for it. A few little 50's quirks, but a beautiful car! Oh man! I had no idea these had push button gears!!! I also did not know that the Turnpike Cruiser was the Top of the Line Mercury for 1957.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age. Happy to read you enjoy the details I share. Lou

[@monarch1957]

I have a 57 Monarch Richelieu 4 door and is well equipped with power steering, brakes memory seat, radio, clock, pushbutton transmission anodised aluminum rear panels and red reflectors in rear bumper.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing this car, and sharing the story of your car. Lou

[@howardlovecraft750]

Man that's a cool car, you've got a genuine heirloom there.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-)

[@jerryuptmor2826]

The 57 Merc styling was radical. People either loved it or they hated it. I loved it. Thanks for this. Brings back good memories.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you loved it! Lou

[@bpa3697]

Another awesome and rare fine👍 thanks again for that treat... we are looking forward to your next video

[@loucostabile]

Hi BP A, Happy to share this 'treat" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Porsche996driver]

Awesome car. That rear window works perfectly too, great detail Bill!

[@loucostabile]

HI Dave auf dem BMW, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Agreed, cool idea for the rear window, Lou

[@TheCanine2]

I believe that's a Y block engine, possibly the biggest one that FoMoCo ever made. '57 was one year before the introduction of the larger displacement FE engine, so the Y block would've been their largest engine type at that time. (I believe they introduced another large engine along with the FE in '58.) Y blocks had a reputation for running smooth and quiet, so Lou is noticing a well known trait with his comment. '57 and '58 Mercurys are an acquired taste at first, but once you get into the spirit of late 1950's styling, it's hard to deny that they're one of the most spectacular looking cars of the era. The black finish on that car looks absolutely flawless. THANKS for posting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheCanine2, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Regarding the posting, you're welcome, Lou

[@purpurahaze9179]

No it's a MEL maybe not a 368 but can't tell that by just looking. The biggest Y block was the 312 The largest FE was the 428 that did come out until the mid 60's the early FE'S were 332 & 352

[@briankorner750]

Beautiful work of art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you appreciate this "Beautiful work of art." :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@garydesbois5415]

Another gorgeous car !!! I am so glad that I subscribed !! Thank you Lou !! 😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary Desbois, Happy to read you're a Subscriber, and you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@roadsideguy5902]

Wow, what a car. Great find.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roadside Guy, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wrongwayray1976]

My god, this is a dream car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a "dream car!" :-)