This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with a 351-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V-8, a four-speed manual and 73,000 miles is described as “very rare,” and offered by a dealer in Salem, Ohio here on eBay. The asking price is a fairly… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55
Some classics possess the “wow” factor, either due to their overall condition or their performance potential. This 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55 ticks the boxes on both counts, leaving the new owner with little to do but slip behind the… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Although it isn’t pristine, this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a rock-solid classic that presents as a driver-grade vehicle. What makes this Mercury special is its factory options, which provide excellent performance and a luxurious motoring experience. The only… more»
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Almost Free Cheap Wheels: 2000 Mercury Cougar
The Cougar was Mercury’s best-selling car from its inception in 1967 to its retirement in 2002. Over these 35 years, it competed in lots of different classes, first as a pony car and last as a sport compact. The… more»
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Only 2,250 Made: 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Ford Motor Company in the 1960s had a thing about April introductions. Maybe they considered it good luck; after all, the Mustang certainly went on to do good things after its April 17, 1964, unveiling at the New York… more»
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Fox Body Rarity: 1986 Mercury Capri RS
When it comes to evaluating listings that come across our desk, we try to give sellers the benefit of the doubt. After all, we don’t know everything – far from it – and sellers are likely piecing information together… more»
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Rusty Running Project: 1966 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was Mercury’s mid-level, full-size car from 1955 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1968. For the latter run, it was sandwiched between the Monterey and Parklane models. The seller has a 4-door “hardtop sedan” that’s been… more»
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Never This Nice: 1999 Mercury Cougar
If you compare the 7th and 8th generation Mercury Cougars, you’ll likely swear these were siblings with different parents. The cars are dramatically different despite being just one generation apart, but it tells an important story about how hard… more»
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Gold Paint 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
The Cyclone was introduced in 1964 as the performance arm of the Mercury Comet. It was the equivalent of the Ford Falcon Sprint, and both quickly came into competition with the new Mustang, getting their doors blown off in… more»
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Expensive Upgrades: 1985 Mercury Capri
The Mercury Capri is a rare beast these days, as this mildly disguised Mustang wasn’t a big seller when new. Finding one with the 5.0L V8 and a 5-speed isn’t exactly easy, so spotting one like this clean 1985… more»
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Upscale Pinto: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Seeing the success Ford was having with the 1971 subcompact Pinto, Mercury lobbied for its own version of the car. That wouldn’t come about until 1974 in Canada and the U.S. in 1975. The new Bobcat was a badge-engineered… more»
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LPG Conversion: 1963 Mercury Monterey S-55
This 1963 Mercury Monterey S-55 is a tidy classic with only minor cosmetic needs. It features a 390ci V8 under the hood and the distinctive power “Breezeway” back window. The LPG conversion adds versatility, and I must say a… more»
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37k Original Miles? 1963 Mercury Meteor
This 1963 Mercury Meteor makes a striking first impression. The paint combination is extremely attractive, and its initial appearance makes the seller’s claim that it has a genuine 37,000 miles on the clock seem plausible. The seller has been… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor? 1975 Mercury Comet
Ford launched the Maverick compact in 1970, and it would go on to be the company’s biggest sales hit since the 1965 Mustang. It was a simple car whose construction was similar to that “pony car” and the Falcon…. more»
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Custom Chameleon Paint: 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis
Even if it were bone-stock outside, this 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis would likely be a real head-turner, as it exemplifies everything a personal luxury coupe should be from this bygone era. However, this one’s received a few custom touches… more»
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Really Cheap Wheels! 1999 Mercury Sable LS
For 20 years, between 1986 and 2005, the Sable was Mercury’s counterpart to the popular Ford Taurus. During the third generation (1996-99), the Sable copied the “oval” design of about everything about the other car, also to the Taurus…. more»
