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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
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 |
Mercer Series 5s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1921 Mercer Series 5's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1921 Mercer Model 22-70 Series 5 Runabout | 4758 | 2024 Bonhams : Gilded Age | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1921 Mercer Series 5 Sporting | 13140 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $90,000 | $110,000 |
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