In 1957, all Mercurys are based on the same 3.10 m/122 in.-long wheelbase with one V8 engine (either a in 5.1-litre or a 6-litre). The top-of-the-range Turnpike, with unusual air intakes above the windscreen, was released that year in sedan, coupe or convertible (the latter being reproduced here). From 1958, the Turnpike becomes a trim level of the Montclair then it disappears in 1959.

Originally, the Comet should have been an Edsel model, but this brand founded by Ford in 1958 was such a flop that the group decided to launch this model as a Mercury, after a two-year period, in 1960 and 1961, when it was sold without any badge. This Comet is a third generation, released in 1966. This sporty-looking hardtop coupe version is called Cyclone.