1913 Mercer Model 35 Raceabout

This Mercer Model 35J left the Trenton factory as a civilized Raceabout wearing heavier coachwork. It is one of the desirable late 1913 Mercers (along with the 1914 models) fitted with an updated 4-speed transmission with the improved multiple-disc clutch.

This Mercer was once part of the legendary Harrah Automobile Collection. It was sold by Harrah in the mid-1970s to an individual, who commissioned a restoration to remove the heavy touring car bodywork and rebuilt the car to correct Raceabout specifications.

Upon completion, the car was shown at the 1976 HCCA National Tour where it was given best-of-show honors and won a special award for the most desirable car present. The car was inherited by the owner's son in 1984. Since then, it has been used in a number of prestigious tours including the Mozart Tour, the Modoc Tour, Baja 500s and many others.

Since its restoration in the 1970s, this car has been driven over 30,000 miles without any trouble. It has gone through three sets of tires and still capable of sustaining speeds well in excess of 75 mph. In recent years, the engine and transmission have been completely rebuilt, with the Brown & Lipe gearbox receiving new 2nd and 3rd gears.

The car is finished in the correct yellow and black livery. In 2008, this Model 33 Coupe with Dickey Seat was brought to the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, CA. Bidding failed to reach the vehicle's reserve, and the lot was left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2019