In the 1967 model year, competition came to the hot “pony car” market that Ford had owned nearly 100% for the prior two years. The new faces on the scene were the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar…. more»
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The Other Fox Body: 1985 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
Wouldn’t it be amazing if Mercury was still around, and some of the same tactics that gave birth to cars like the Capri 5.0 were employed today? While realizing some of these decisions back in the middle 80s ultimately… more»
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Rare Combo: 1967 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible
The introduction of the Caliente in 1964 added spice to Ford’s otherwise tame compact-car line-up. The Caliente was a top trim level of the Comet, a model born in the maelstrom of economy vs power, size vs price. As… more»
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Original 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
There is something undeniably attractive about owning a classic that is effectively the last of its breed. That is the opportunity offered by this 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. It presents extremely well, and with only 74,000 miles on the… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible is more than a pretty face. It presents nicely, with no glaring major problems. However, the seller recently rebuilt its V8 and transmission, making it a turnkey proposition. I must say a big… more»
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4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Mercury Comet Convertible
“This is a reliable, great little head-turning classic that can be enjoyed every day,” so opines the seller of this 1963 Mercury Comet Custom convertible. I would agree! The styling is, well, subjective in nature, but this little Merc… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1963 Mercury Meteor 260
Ford introduced a mid-size car in 1962 and moved the Fairlane nameplate over to represent it. Mercury was included in the decision and offered the Meteor in 1962 and 1963. These cars may have been the catalyst for General… more»
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Turbo Survivor: 1987 Mercury Merkur XR4Ti
It’s a sad tale that the Merkur wasn’t the success story Ford had hoped for, and it’s certainly not for lack of high-performance capability. The fact that it was pushed through Mercury could have been a contributing factor, since… more»
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4-Door Marauder! 1964 Mercury Park Lane
Beginning in mid-1963, the Marauder sub-series was introduced as a sports/performance take on Mercury’s full-size automobiles. And a 4-door hardtop joined the mix in 1964 along with the 2-door fastback. It was available in all trim levels, so the… more»
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302 V8 Powered: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
I’m guessing the designers at Ford Motor Company thought they had a pretty novel way of differencing themselves in 1954 by offering a see-through roof insert on two high-end Ford and Mercury two-door hardtops. Ford chose to call theirs… more»
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Garage-Kept Luxury: 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7
The 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7 sits in that interesting space where it is old enough to feel nostalgic, but still modern enough to be genuinely usable. This example, listed on eBay, is being offered by a private seller in… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Before crossovers took over American roads, full-size sedans like the Mercury Grand Marquis defined comfortable long-distance travel. With body-on-frame construction, V8 power, and a ride quality seemingly designed to smooth out rough pavement, these big Mercurys earned loyal followings… more»
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Barn Find Update 2: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon
UPDATE – This lingering 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon is still for sale, and this is strike three. They say that if it doesn’t sell at $4,000 by the end of the month, they’ll keep it and redo it themselves. It… more»
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Amazing Inside & Out: 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible
The seller uses the words “amazing inside and out” to describe this 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible. Scrutinizing their photos seems to support the statement, because the car’s presentation is first-rate. It has avoided the aftermarket additions that seem to… more»
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Very Nice 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente V8 Convertible
This one is total déjà vu for me, since I owned a (darker) blue 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, just like this V8-powered example on Craigslist in Seattle. The difference is that mine wasn’t pristine and had six-cylinder power. Thanks… more»
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Flamed 429 Restomod: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
Given how strong and capable a muscle car it was, the Mercury Cyclone’s unpopularity is really surprising, with sales nowhere near those of many other high-performance offerings from the good old days. In a way, that’s sort of good… more»
