The Maverick became Ford’s third compact success story of the 1960s. First, there was the Falcon. Then there was the Mustang. And finally, the Maverick, all turning in big sales numbers for the company. So, when sister division Mercury… more»
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Garage Find: 1968 Mercury Monterey Coupe
The other day, I was opining on the subject of fallen flags like Pontiac and Oldsmobile, so today I thought I’d change direction and focus on Mercury, specifically a 1968 Monterey two-door hardtop. This particular example is in Washington,… more»
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Fancy Five-Door Ford: 1984 Mercury Lynx L
The seller has a pretty fun description for this 1984 Mercury Lynx L, so please click on the listing of the “original listing” link and check it out. If you think you have what it takes, you can own… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1955 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a mid- or top-range Mercury on two occasions (1955 to 1960, 1964 to 1968). It was introduced on a new platform in 1955, and 2-door hardtops like this one were more than two-thirds of Montclair sales… more»
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Same Owner 30 Years: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Except for the Plymouth Barracuda, the hot new Ford Mustang (1964-66) had no competition until 1967. That’s when the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar joined the race. The latter was also a FOMOCO product, sharing the Mustang’s… more»
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R-Code 428 CJ: 1969 Mercury Cougar Project
Determining exactly how a vintage automobile was mechanically equipped when it left the factory is an important detail when deciding how much to pay for a project, along with confirming whether it still has those same parts and how… more»
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Recently Revived: 1951 Mercury Eight Convertible
Hiding in this shed is a wonderful classic, offering endless possibilities. The seller states that this 1951 Mercury Eight Convertible is a genuine barn find. They performed a mechanical refresh, returning it to a roadworthy state after years in… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Even if it’s rough and rusty, a classic will generate significant interest if the price is low enough. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 as a perfect example. It has undoubtedly seen better days, prompting the seller to question… more»
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383 Power! 1960 Mercury Monterey
This! Yes, this 1960 Mercury Monterey is one that I’ve been looking to review for a long time. Why, you ask? It’s the taillights – I remember these very specific rear markers from long ago but couldn’t recall what… more»
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427 Side-Oiler: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7/GT-E
Mercury introduced the Cougar in 1967 as a more upmarket alternative to the Ford Mustang. The company raised the bar in 1968 with the rare GT-E variant. With a 427-4V monster under the hood, its performance was unquestioned. Our… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1992 Mercury Cougar
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»
