The Mercury Cougar began in 1967 as a second FOMOCO entry in the new “pony car” market. It was an upscale version of the Ford Mustang, but its direction would change in the 1970s. Years later, the seventh generation… more»
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German Ford: 1971 Mercury Capri 2000
Early Capri projects rarely retain all the small pieces that can make restoration so difficult, but the seller says this 1971 example remains complete. Built by Ford-Werke in Cologne, Germany, it left the factory in Sapphire Blue Poly with… more»
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A Cryin’ Shame! Wrecked 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
I have always appreciated FoMoCo’s “Panther” based cars, specifically the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. They are both fine examples of simplicity and durability. They’re easy to find these days because they were assembled in significant volumes…. more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1974 Mercury Comet
In the first half of the 1960s, the Comet nameplate applied to a compact sold by Mercury. Then it adorned a mid-size Merc for several years. Given the success Ford was having with the Maverick beginning in 1969, Mercury… more»
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Foxbody Survivor: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
During most of the 1970s, the Capri was a subcompact import from Ford of Europe that looked like a pony car and was sold by Mercury. But it was never badged as such. In 1979, when the Ford Mustang… more»
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Former NHRA Champ: 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager
Are you familiar with the 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager? I wasn’t, but it turns out it was a one-year plain mid-size wagon that was a step down from the Villager with its faux woodgrain paneling. Fewer than 5,000 copies… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Mercury Commuter Wagon
Station wagons were once disposable family transportation. They hauled kids, groceries, camping equipment, and just about everything else until most were simply worn out and discarded. That history makes survivors like this 1959 Mercury Commuter considerably more interesting today…. more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Ford had a two-year head start with the Mustang in what would become known as the “pony car wars.” The Mustang debuted in mid-1964 as a 1965 model, and the competition wouldn’t follow until 1967 (except for the Plymouth… more»
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Original Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 390
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»
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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»
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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»
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Unfinished Business: 1961 Mercury Comet S-22
The original Comet hit the market in 1960 as a derivative of the Falcon compact. But it carried no Mercury badging until 1962, although sold by Mercury dealers for its first two years. Seems the Comet was intended to… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
