Smer 0954 Mercer "Raceabout"

The Mercer Type 35 Raceabout is an American sports passenger car that was presented to the public for the first time in 1911. The car was powered by a single engine with a capacity of 5 liters and 55 HP. Originally, a 3-speed manual gearbox was responsible for the transmission. The maximum speed of the car in its first units reached a staggering 105 km / h, and it would increase even more over time. The Mercer Type 35 Raceabout was designed by Finley Robertson Porter, and its small series production was carried out in a workshop in Trentom, NJ. Undoubtedly, the presented model was one of the most unusual and one of the most exclusive American sports cars of the years 1910-1920. The car was characterized by a very unusual design, but also great - for those times - maximum speed or good road properties. He also won numerous rallies and car races organized at that time in the USA. Currently, copies of this car can sell for $ 2.5 million at auctions!