↑ 1956 Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser

This is how the Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser was moved when it toured around the US back in 1956.

This is how the Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser was moved when it toured around the US back in 1956.

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956 - Interior

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956 - Interior

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956 - Van-O-Rama

This is how the Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser was moved when it toured around the US back in 1956.

A specially designed trailer with large plexiglass side panels was used to transport the vehicle; a standard Ford COE tractor pulled the trailer and its unique cargo.

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956 - Brochure

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956 - Brochure

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956 - Brochure

Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, 1956 - Brochure

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