Once again, you’re at an auction (in this case, it’s a Silver Auction) and you can afford to bring home only one of these classics. Your choice involves 1957 models from two of Detroit’s upscale brands — a two-tone green Buick Century and a red-and-white Mercury Turnpike Cruiser. Which one do you want, and why?
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Buick. Better styling, IMHO.
Buick has always been a superior auto to Mercury, although this particular one is very nice looking.
The Turnpike Cruiser has more styling cues like the rear window I believe is a power slider. Push button transmission , very innovative.
Now all the cars look nearly the same thanks to government regulations forcing saftey & CAFE standards.
Partial to GM back then; heavier and smoother riding plus more stylish.
I like the mercury but the old :y:block is a terrible engine with oiling problems.the 1958 model is much better with the replacement engine ford and mercury introduced.
My dad had a 1957 turnpike cruiser, it was nice car.
Buick…… Everytime
Y-Block is a good engine. Just change the oil .Had a 56 Buick ,not a good car. For my money, I”d go with the Merc!
Well, considering it’s in the top five, of my wish list, of cars I’d love, to own, it would be the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Love the Buicks, nailhead and all but it has 2 doors too many and the Merc is a 2 door hardtop and has the right colours. I love ’em all but leaned toward Ford products in the fifties (And Studebaker coupes)
I solved the problem < I own one of each, Buick is the better car , but I love alnost any 1957 year auto , it was agreat year for styling , like 1941 ,or 1932.
Buick. Much better looking. The Merc had a Edsel like oddball look. The 57 Buick was about going fun places while the Mercury was more like a corporate parking lot.
I owned a 57 Buick 2 door Special back in the 60’s , great car!