1913 Mercer Type 35-J Raceabout
Quick Specs
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5.0-Liter inline-4.
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60 hp.
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90 mph (est.)
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Road Racing / Indianapolis 500.
The Original “Track Edition”
The Mercer Raceabout is considered one of the most legendary American automobiles of the Brass Era and one of the United States’ first sports cars. Its large four-cylinder T-head engine and well-balanced chassis combine to make the low-slung Raceabout a competent roadgoing automobile that was also successful at the race track, winning five of the six races that Mercer entered in 1911. This 1913 Mercer Type 35-J is believed to be one of the most original examples in existence and was formerly owned by American Formula One World Champion Phil Hill.
Collection of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Gift of Margie and Robert E. Petersen.
This vehicle featured in the ‘Driven to Win’ exhibit.
1913 Mercer Type 35J Raceabout Gallery
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