Since its inception, the Mercury Comet had been considered compact in size, with the early examples often thought of as a corporate cousin of the Ford Falcon. However, with the introduction of the redesigned 1966 model, the designation went… more»
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Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Turbocharged Convertible: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
It’s funny to see a car you once considered throwaway look borderline collectible. The Mercury Capri is a model that occupies a unique spot in American car culture, as it wasn’t a bad driver and actually was fairly sporting… more»
Mar 14, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
20K Original Miles: 1998 Mercury Sable LS
This is a wonderful reminder of how you sometimes ask for something – get it – and then decide you like the other thing better. The third-generation Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable were a primary example of this, as… more»
Mar 13, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Recaro Equipped Capri: 1984 ASC McLaren
Remember when I said the ASC McLaren Fox bodies seemingly all come out of the woodwork at once? I wasn’t kidding! Here’s another one, this time the earlier Mercury Capri-based model. This one is a bit of a project… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Dennis Carpenter Owned: 1951 Mercury Monterey Convertible
Cars owned by famous people have appeared on Barn Finds before. However, fame and notoriety aren’t limited to household names. Some folks are, or were, celebrities in their little corner of the world. Dennis Carpenter is a name that… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Show Winner? 1962 Mercury Meteor
The Meteor was a short-lived FOMOCO nameplate in the U.S. but well-applied in Canada. Mercury used it for just three years, two as a mid-size like this well-healed 1962 edition. Paired with the Fairlane at Ford, the Meteor was… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet
Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»
Feb 27, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
20k-Mile Survivor? 1960 Mercury Comet
When the idea for the compact Comet was conceived in the late 1950s, it was intended to be sold as an Edsel. When that company went belly-up, FOMOCO sold the Comet through Lincoln-Mercury dealers simply as a Comet. It… more»
Feb 25, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 52k-Mile 1988 Mercury Cougar LS
The other day, I was watching a ’70s neo-noir flick on Turner Classic Movies called Night Moves, starring Gene Hackman. After watching old movies, I tend to meander off into a haze of unnecessary research from critics and scholars, and someone… more»
Feb 25, 2025 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Lots of New Parts: 30k-Mile 1976 Mercury Comet
The last time the former Mercury Division of FOMOCO used the Comet moniker was between 1971 and 1977. It was a badged-engineered version of the compact Ford Maverick. The two cars used most of the same sheet metal and… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
70-HP Dockbuster: 1961 Mercury 700 Outboard
Outboard motors are tough to show here on Barn Finds. We have a horizontal format, since, you know, 99% of vehicles are horizontal. This 1961 Mercury 700 Direct-Reversing outboard is posted here on Facebook Marketplace in one of the… more»
Feb 21, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Breezeway Project: 1965 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was Mercury’s mid-range full-size product sandwiched between the Monterey and Parklane in 1965. The 4-door sedan, like the seller’s example, came with the “Breezeway” rear window which meant the glass was lowered and raised by the flick… more»
Feb 19, 2025 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Just Needs A Paint Job: 1967 Mercury Cougar
In painting, it’s hard to lay down the brush, just as in writing, it’s hard to lay down the pen. So many times, the first edition is the best, and I think that is true with the Mercury Cougar…. more»
Feb 18, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Survivor or Older Restoration? 1961 Mercury Comet
FOMOCO introduced two compact cars in 1960. One was the Ford Falcon, the other the Comet, sold by Mercury. It was envisioned to be an Edsel product, but when that division closed up shop, it ran without divisional badging… more»
Feb 18, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Triple Carburetors! 1955 Mercury Montclair
When you think of the year 1955, Chevrolet seems to suck all of the automotive air out of the room. Yes, it was a big year for them but they weren’t the only game in town – Ford kept… more»
Feb 13, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Wonderful Woodie: 1946 Mercury Station Wagon
Some classics are undeniably cool and are guaranteed to draw crowds of admiring enthusiasts. Even those who aren’t passionate about classic cars can find them irresistible. I believe that will be the case with this 1946 Mercury Woodie Wagon…. more»
