Even in 1911, though, America already had a sports car—the Mercer Raceabout. One of these pioneering motorcars, built 111 years ago, is up for grabs at this year’s Monterey auctions.

Offered from the esteemed Tom & JoAnn Martindale Collection, the car carries a pre-sale estimate between $400,000 and $500,000. This particular Mercer Raceabout stands out not just for its rarity ...

Like the steam locomotive and the manual typewriter, Brass-Era automobiles are anachronistic curios, but there is no denying that these ingenious inventions allowed their users to accomplish epic ...

Car of the Week: The Mercer Raceabout Is America’s First True Race Car, and Now a 1914 Edition Is Up for Grabs Presented by Gooding & Company in August, this rarified Brass-Era example is ...

Monterey Car Week’s auctions include one of the most collectable US vehicles: a 1914 Mercer Raceabout with a top speed of almost 130km/h. Tony Davis Motoring writer Aug 7, 2023 – 9.14am ...

1913 Mercer 35-J Raceabout Photo courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions 1913 ... company, is thrilled to announce the consignment of a truly spectacular motor car in the 1913 Mercer 35-J Raceabout, ...

Like the steam locomotive and the manual typewriter, Brass-Era automobiles are anachronistic curios, but there is no denying that these ingenious inventions allowed their users to accomplish epic ...

Like the steam locomotive and the manual typewriter, Brass-Era automobiles are anachronistic curios, but there is no denying that these ingenious inventions allowed their users to accomplish epic ...