1957Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Dave S. - Alberta Canada
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Last summer I began my search for what was to become a Father-Son event.  Knowing that the 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser was my Dad’s favorite car, I began my search.  After considerable searching, I found a car that appeared to be what I was looking. Once satisfied of the cars condition and value, I purchased it from its owner in San Jose, California.  Arrangements were had with Hansen's Forwarding to deliver the car to the Customs Warehouse in Calgary, Alberta.  Anxiously awaiting its arrival, 6 weeks seemed like a long time to wait to see my purchase.

As I mentioned, there is quite a bit of sentiment behind this model, as my Father had owned a new one.  I barely remember the car, as I came on the scene in 1957 and my Father only kept the car until 1963, when he bought a Mercury Monterey.  When I broke the news of the purchase to my Father, he was extremely excited to say the least.

Once the car cleared Customs, the two of us drove to Calgary, some 90 miles from our home to pick up the car.  When my Father first saw the car, I couldn’t help but notice his surprised expression. 

I asked him if there was something wrong.  He stated, that the car appeared to be identical to his and wondered aloud if there was an off chance it was his old car.  I knew different, but his wondering just made the whole experience that much more important to him.

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