1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 2-door Hardtop

Mike Hinsch

Mike Hinsch says: My 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is all original, except for the repaint which was done over 30 years ago, and rechromed bumpers. The engine compartment has many of the original inspection stamps and markings on it.

57 = 1957     LA = Los Angeles, California assembly plant

32911 = the 22,911th Mercury scheduled for production at Los Angeles for the 1957 model year       M = Mercury

BAE 65A = Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 2-door Hardtop body style code

269 = Fiesta Red/Classic White/Fiesta Red Flo-Tone Paint

770 = White/Black/Red vinyl interior

5C = Scheduled for production on March 5, 1957

132 = Rotation Number