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1921 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout

  • Chassis Number: 15810
  • Engine Number: 6138
This Mercer Series 5 has been in the same family ownership since they acquired it in 1926. It was acquired by Mrs. Libaire from a wealthy friend's son, Farnsworth Chatfield Taylor, who narrowly escaped serious injury in an incident with his plane on Long Island Sound. When Mrs. Libaire's son John turned 16 in 1928, he was given the use of the Mercer.

This car has been mechanically rebuilt in the 1930s. In 1940, it was on display at the New York World's Fair auto exhibit. After the Second World War, the car was a familiar sight at car meets, rallies, and tours on the roads of Long Island and surrounding areas.

This car has never been restored but always well maintained and cared for. The fenders were painted sometime in the 1950s. It has a replacement engine block with a new and correct casting and new exhaust manifolds. It has factory Mercer tools and a repair and parts manual.

In 2010, this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Pebble Beach, CA, where it was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $300,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $308,000, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010

2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000 
Sale Price :
USD $308,000

1921 Mercer Series 5 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercer Series 5

(Data based on Model Year 1921 sales)
1921 Mercer Series 5 Sport
Chassis#: 13140
Sold for USD$115,500
  2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1921 Mercer Series 5 Sporting
Chassis#: 13140
Sold for USD$112,750
  2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach
 
1921 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout
Sold for USD$308,000
  2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
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Mercer Series 5s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1921 Mercer Series 5's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1921 Mercer Series 5 Sporting131402024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $90,000$110,000

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Raceabout
Chassis #: 15810
Engine #: 6138