The Marquis nameplate was new at Mercury in 1967. It would be a fixture for two decades, standing for luxury (and sometimes performance). In 1967, it was only offered as a 2-door hardtop with a formal roofline. The seller… more»
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No Reserve: 49k Mile 1967 Mercury Cougar
It’s interesting how some classics make an unforgettable first impression. I clearly remember the first time I saw a 1967 Mercury Cougar, because I was immediately drawn to its front styling with concealed headlamps. This Cougar features that styling… more»
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Abandoned in Texas: Tom Mitchell Collection
Urban explorers tend to trigger one of two reactions: you either love them or can’t stand them. With the line between trespassing and providing insight into parts of America most of us never see being very blurry at times,… more»
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Colony Park Classic: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
Should you ever buy a car just to take a fantastic road trip on the return leg? This is a personal fantasy of mine, especially for the right sports car or grand tourer. Looking at the location of this… more»
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3,240 Original Miles: 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
It’s amazing that time capsule cars still exist in any form, but especially when those delivery-only miles are found on a completely ordinary car. Sure, low miles on a supercar or a luxury vehicle left at a second home… more»
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Breezeway Duo: Pair of 1963 Mercury Montereys
The “Breezeway” roof was a styling and convenience fixture on Mercury and Lincoln automobiles between 1957 and 1968. Available on sedans and hardtops, the Breezeway was a reverse-slanted rear window that would go up and down to provide greater… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Some cars carry their history with them, not just in paperwork but in how carefully they’ve been treated over the decades. This 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7—now listed as a Barn Finds Auction—has that kind of story. It shows around… more»
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Documented Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
Sometimes a car comes along that feels like a time capsule more than a project, and this 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT—now listed here on eBay—fits that description. The seller calls it a documented original survivor, powered by its 390ci… more»
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5.0 and T-Tops! 1985 Mercury Capri RS
2025 has been a good year for Fox bodies here on Barn Finds, as we’ve run across numerous fine survivors along with a few promising projects. The majority of these cars have been Mustangs, so it’s nice to find… more»
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Recently Revived: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
This 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible demonstrates that there are still great classics squirreled away in garages, awaiting liberation by passionate enthusiasts. It spent most of its life as part of the same family, although the last twelve years… more»
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97-Year-Old Woman Owned: 1994 Mercury Topaz
Said to have been owned by a 97-year-old woman and purchased from her estate, this 1994 Mercury Topaz GS two-door sedan is showing just 35,700 miles and looks nice in the photos. The seller has it posted here on… more»
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Grandma’s Special: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
The Grand Marquis was launched as the top trim level of Mercury’s Marquis nameplate in 1975. And “grand” it was, with a choice of big V8s paired to a three-speed automatic, “Twin Comfort Lounge Seats”, deep pile carpet extending… more»
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Weekend Project: 1965 Mercury Park Lane
On two occasions in the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Lane was positioned as the top trim level of Mercury’s full-size automobiles. The moniker was coined from the name of Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan (Fair Lane). The seller… more»
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Ragtop Roller: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar debuted in 1967 as Mercury’s version of the “pony car”. It was positioned as an upscale companion to the popular Ford Mustang. With a styling update for 1971-73, the Cougar’s migration to a personal luxury car had… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
In the absence of documentary evidence, we must often scrutinize listing images to determine whether a seller’s mileage claim is plausible. Such is the case with this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7. Its presentation is superb, and with no visible… more»
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Ready To Enjoy: 1951 Mercury Coupe
The beautiful “bathtub” Mercury coupes of 1949-51 represent the cornerstone of custom car culture, so it’s always nice to see one that has been left largely as the factory built it, and aside from a set of exhaust cutouts… more»
