This Stunning 1956 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser Concept Goes Up For Auction (37 Photos + 1 Video)
Mercury went into decline over a decade ago, but For more than 70 years of its existence, the company has produced many interesting cars. 
At the Mecum auction in early January next year, they will put up to auction the Mercury concept car, the construction of which was completed in 1956. Car called XM Turnpike Cruiser demonstrated the main stylistic values of that time - the desire of designers to use solutions that refer to reactive aviation. The auction house does not announce the expected price, but it may turn out to be high: it is not only the uniqueness of the car, but also its condition. 
Aviation motifs in the guise of the concept are reminded, for example, chrome inserts in the front and the design of the front fenders. The back is formed by huge "fins" and contrasting inserts along the sides, referring to the shape of jet nozzles or motor pylons. In addition, the XM Turnpike Cruiser features exhaust pipes, brought out through the rear fenders. 
The concept received an unusual roof with transparent inserts, which automatically rise when the doors are opened - this makes it easier landing in the cabin. The interior is also overflowing with solutions taken from the world aviation and space exploration are, say, turbine-like wells instruments and a concave front panel. 
Dvuhdverka built on the chassis of the Ford F250 model 1954 and equipped with 4.8 liter engine. Actively participated in its development the famous Italian studio Ghia. After creating the concept was shown at a number of automobile exhibitions, but later turned out to be abandoned and changed many owners. By the current he got in 2017 year, and all the time that passed after that, the owner of the concept was engaged in its restoration. 
