Although it isn’t perfect, this 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 is a solid survivor, allowing scope for its new owner to perform a relatively straightforward cosmetic restoration. However, since none of its issues are urgent, they could take their… more»
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Woodie Wagon Survivor? 1953 Mercury Monterey
Wood-bodied wagons had gotten too expensive to produce (and for buyers to maintain), so most of Detroit stopped building them around 1950. For Mercury, the last true “woodie” was assembled in 1951, so this 1953 Monterey 3-seat wagon sports… more»
8k-Mile Time Capsule: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
It took a few years (and lots of Mustangs produced) before the suits at Ford Motor Company okayed the production of its cousin, the Mercury Cougar. It made its debut for the 1967 model year (the same year the… more»
One Year Only: 1963 Mercury Meteor Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced mid-size cars in 1962, using names already in the FOMOCO family. Ford’s entry was the Fairlane, while Mercury’s was the Meteor. Mercury stayed in that game for only two years before dropping the Meteor. And… more»
Like-New 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
If you’re the type of enthusiast who favors comfort over outright performance, this 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis deserves more than a passing glance. It carries the hallmarks of a treasured possession, presenting in as-new condition forty-eight years after it… more»
1961 Mercury Meteor 600 With 8,100 Original Miles!
Had things gone to plan, our feature car would have become the 1961 Edsel Ranger. However, when Ford’s bold plans for the Edsel brand collapsed, the company recouped the development costs of the new Ranger by rebadging it and… more»
1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door
We’ve only seen five examples of the 1977 Mercury Marquis here on Barn Finds over the years. The seller has this “Tu-Tone” 2-door posted here on craigslist in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, right across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal,… more»
390-Powered: 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Many enthusiasts contemplating a classic purchase look favorably on a long-term ownership history. If you fall into that category, this 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator is worth more than a passing glance. It has been part of the same family… more»
Survivor Cruiser: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Unless I’m mistaken, and it seems like I have been a lot lately, this is Dark Cordovan Metallic paint on this beautiful 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7. Please comment with the correct color if that isn’t the one on this… more»
Top-Shelf Comet: 1963 Mercury S-22 Convertible
Ford planned to attach the Edsel’s badge to its new Comet, but the company pulled the plug on that star-crossed division months before the new compact was due on the market. So the poor Comet arrived homeless, presenting buyers… more»
18K Mile Survivor: 1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia
And now for something from the “me too” department. The other day, I wrote a piece on a 1963 Mercury Monterey and remarked that a Mercury was a Mercury in ’63, and not a Ford. Well, it didn’t take… more»
One Family Owned: 1961 Mercury Monterey
This 1961 Mercury Monterey has so many positive attributes that it is impossible to identify a single one as most important. It has spent its life in a favorable climate, leaving it rust-free. The Mercury has been part of… more»
Beautiful Breezeway: 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom
What caught my attention about this 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom, with its “Breezeway” rear window, is that it’s a two-door hardtop; every Breezeway-equipped Merc I can recall encountering was a four-door. No, this two-door subject isn’t rare, it just… more»
















