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The first collector of this vehicle was James Melton, an opera singer of the Firestone Hour radio program in the 1940s. The car was later given to Mr. Melton by the Standard Oil Company of New York. Mr. Foley has owned this car for 36 years. It has been shown with much success, including an AACA national winner; Miller trophy winner - Best in Show at the Heritage Classic, Daytona Beach, Fl.
The J-35 models were built from 1911-1914 in Trenton, NJ. The chief engineer was Finley Robertson Porter.
The engine is a T-Head design generating 30.6 hp; t-head; wheelbase 108'; 67' tire tread; gear ratio 1st-8.58-1, 2nd 4.62-1, 3rd 3.47-1, 4th-2.52-1; bore-4 3/8' stroke 5'. Tire size 32x4; fuel capacity 25 gallons; oil capacity 5 gallons; original price $2600 FOB, Trenton, NJ.
The J-35 models were built from 1911-1914 in Trenton, NJ. The chief engineer was Finley Robertson Porter.
The engine is a T-Head design generating 30.6 hp; t-head; wheelbase 108'; 67' tire tread; gear ratio 1st-8.58-1, 2nd 4.62-1, 3rd 3.47-1, 4th-2.52-1; bore-4 3/8' stroke 5'. Tire size 32x4; fuel capacity 25 gallons; oil capacity 5 gallons; original price $2600 FOB, Trenton, NJ.
2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $3,000,000-USD $4,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $4,790,000
Recent Sales of the Mercer Model J-35
(Data based on Model Year 1914 sales)
| 1914 MERCER TYPE 35-J RACEABOUT Chassis#: 1967 Sold for USD$4,790,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
Mercer Model J-35s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1914 Mercer Model J-35's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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