1913 Mercer
1913 MERCER Type 35-J Raceabout
The Mercer Raceabout is consider one of the most legendary American automobiles of the Brass Era and one of the United States’ first Sports cars. Its large four-cylinder T-head engine and well-balanced chassis combine to make the low-slug Raceabout a competent road-going automobile that could also be raced with very few modifications. this 1913 Mercer Type 35-J is believed to be one of the most original examples in existence and was formerly owned by race car driver Phil Hill.
Top Speed: 90 mph (est.)
Horsepower: 60
Engine: 5.0-liter inline-4
Number Built: 250 (est.)
Extolling The Mercer as both a fast and attractive vehicle, the song “In My Mercer Racing Car” was published in 1913 by popular ragtime pianist and teacher Axel Christensen.
1913 Mercer
1913 MERCER Type 35-J Raceabout
The Mercer Raceabout is consider one of the most legendary American automobiles of the Brass Era and one of the United States’ first Sports cars. Its large four-cylinder T-head engine and well-balanced chassis combine to make the low-slug Raceabout a competent road-going automobile that could also be raced with very few modifications. this 1913 Mercer Type 35-J is believed to be one of the most original examples in existence and was formerly owned by race car driver Phil Hill.
Top Speed: 90 mph (est.)
Horsepower: 60
Engine: 5.0-liter inline-4
Number Built: 250 (est.)
Extolling The Mercer as both a fast and attractive vehicle, the song “In My Mercer Racing Car” was published in 1913 by popular ragtime pianist and teacher Axel Christensen.