Some classics leave buyers with tough decisions to make, and this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 is one such car. Its presentation is superb and it should provide its new owner with a comfortable motoring experience. The choice the buyer… more»
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Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Good Starter Car: 1947 Mercury Sedan
One of the largest obstacles to overcome in our hobby is inertia. It takes a lot for someone interested in classic cars to purchase a vehicle to fix up, restore, or hot rod. While many buy with their heart… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Barn Find: 1951 Mercury Coupe
Have you been constant in your automotive tastes? Chances are good that if I liked something when I was young, I like it now; however, I lost my affection for the “bathtub” Mercury of 1949-1951 as I entered my… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»
Nov 21, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Mercury Family Hauler- 1956 Custom Wagon!
Priced at $25,000, this 1956 Mercury Custom wagon offers an intriguing case to examine for the current state of the classic car market. Located in Zellwood, Florida, you can check out this hauler here on Craigslist. Would you pay… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
See-Thru Roof: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
In 1954 and 1955, FoMoCo offered two products as a hardtop with a transparent roof. In ’54, there were the Ford Crestline Crown Victoria Skyliner and Mercury Monterey Sun Valley (in ’55, the Sun Valley was based on the… more»
Nov 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rust-Free Oregon Car: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
The seller of this beautiful 1978 Mercury Zephyr says that it’s a West Coast car and they bought it out of Oregon, which I think is the best place in the U.S. to find preserved, not rusted, not sunburnt… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • Sightings • 25 Comments
Junkyard Sightings: Dodges, Mercurys, And Pontiacs
Some of my fondest childhood memories are going to the local junkyard with Jesse and our dad. It doesn’t feel like it’s been over three decades since we were climbing into our dad’s Datsun pickup to go see what… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
351 V8: 1970 Mercury Cougar Mystery
By 1967, FOMOCO had two entries in the new “pony car” market, the Ford Mustang which started the craze, and the Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a little larger and better equipped than your average Mustang, so it was… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Breezeway Survivor: 1963 Mercury Monterey
The “Breezeway” was a body style employed by Mercury and Lincoln (but not Ford) in the 1950s and 1960s. Ford instead had the retractable hardtop, while the other divisions added a slanted, retractable rear window to some of their… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Running Woodie: 1952 Mercury Station Wagon
Ford and Mercury produced their last full wood-bodied station wagons in 1951. The cost of building and maintaining these termite magnets had become cost–prohibitive, so the companies went with all steel bodies in 1952 – with wood appliques attached… more»
Oct 30, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
302 V8 4-Barrel! 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
The Cyclone began life as the performance variant of the 1964 Mercury Comet. It moved to mid-size status in 1967 and shared the stage with the Montego when that intermediate was introduced in 1968. This Cyclone is said to… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
19k Mile Survivor: 1980 Mercury Monarch
The Mercury Monarch and its corporate cousin, the Ford Granada, aren’t typically compacts that have earned much of a reputation for taking home very many awards from car shows. However, in terms of originality, this 1980 Mercury Monarch here… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Built In Germany: 1972 Capri by Mercury
The Capri was a sporty small car built by Ford Europe in the 1970s. It was sold there as a Ford, but when it was imported to the U.S. it was offered by the Mercury Division without any corporate… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Owner: 21k-Mile 1969 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Sometimes, you see an advertisement for an old car that seems almost too good to be true. And then you hope that it is true, because, well, it’s the internet. This ’69 Mercury Marquis has all the hallmarks of… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Parts Car? 1967 Mercury Cougar
The seller of this 1967 Mercury Cougar is listing it as a parts car, with the reasons being that the floor is rusty and there’s no title. I’m going to have to beg to differ here, as I’ve seen… more»
