A roadster is an open two-seat car with emphasis on sporting appearance or character. Initially an American term for a two-seat car with no weather protection, its usage has spread internationally and
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Early roadster competing for the Vanderbilt Cup
Ransom Olds' 1896/1897 "Pirate" racer was one of the first speedsters.
Mercer was an American automobile manufacturer from 1909 until 1925. It was notable for its high-performance cars, especially the Type 35 Raceabout.
A fenderless 1912 Mercer 35R Raceabout at the 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Shop foreman Harold Higgins (far left) and driver Eddie Pullen (center right) – tool room at Mercer Automobile Co., c. 1910. Photo donated by Janelle Higgins.
Mercer Model 35 (1911-1914)