The Park Lane convertible was arguably Mercury’s swankiest offering in the mid-1960s, and this example was recently extracted from the barn where it had sat for the last 34 years. Currently showing 63,964 miles on the odometer, this one-owner… more»
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Jul 24, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway
Some cars don’t even have to try because they are inherently cool. This 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom Breezeway is a perfect example of that thinking. Its styling is distinctive and eye-catching, with the power rear window offering unrivaled fresh… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 With Only 19,137 Miles!
As a preteen in the late ’80s, I was a diehard fan of Fox-Bodied T-Birds and (to a slightly lesser extent) Cougars. Therefore, when the new MN12 platform debuted for the 1989 model year, my dad and I went… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
West Coast Woodie! 1954 Mercury Monterey
The Monterey, named after Monterey Bay, California, was the mainstay of the Mercury lineup from 1950 into the 1970s. The only station wagon that Mercury would offer in 1954 was based on the Monterey and it was marketed as… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
As a kid growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my parents largely drove T-Birds and Mustangs, so our family road trips were not the spacious affairs of those who grew up in the heyday of the American station… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
It is no secret that as the 1970s dawned, the American muscle car market had shrunk significantly. Manufacturers focused on meeting upcoming legislative changes, while insurance companies twitched uncontrollably every time a customer application for one of these potent… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback
Many cars from the 1960s suffer from rust issues in one form or another, necessitating repairs that can be time-consuming and costly. However, the first owner of this 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback wisely handed it to the good folks… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Exclusives • 19 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
We’ve seen a few Merkur XR4Tis here on Barn Finds, and they’re always interesting cars from an interesting era. Ford’s European division offered the Ford Sierra, which had to be modified to meet U.S. safety regulations. None other than… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 67 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor! 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
General Motors knew it. Ford knew it. Chrysler knew it. The Big Three all knew that downsizing was inevitable as the 1970s doddered along, mid-Malaise. GM acted across the board, shrinking every platform starting in 1977. Chrysler limped along… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
2,258 Miles? 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
We’ve heard for decades that the average person drives around 12,000 miles a year, give or take. It’s supposedly up to about 13,500 miles a year now, on average. No wonder the roads seem so crowded. Some of us… more»
Jul 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Significant Recent Work: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a striking car with no apparent needs. The seller recently splashed a cool $6,500 on it, producing a car that runs and drives nicely. It is a turnkey proposition and could be ideal… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve! 1939 Mercury Eight Coupe
Mercury’s line of cars arrived in 1939 to fill a gap between Ford’s Deluxe and Lincoln. Styled like the Zephyr and offering better-quality features than the Deluxe, Mercury body styles included a sedan, convertible, and coupe. More than 65,000… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Real Deal Super Cobra Jet? 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
The Eliminator was a low-production performance and appearance option on the 1969 and 1970 Mercury Cougar. While it could be equipped with the new Bos 302 V8 (approved for SCCA Trans-Am racing), you could dial it up to the… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Find Trio: ’60s Mercury, Ford, and Plymouth
Most collections tend to favor a particular brand, or type of car, and even model years. In this case, the seller has a trio of seemingly unrelated cars that may have once been projects of the (former?) owner…. more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
390-Equipped: 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT
This 1966 Comet Cyclone GT shouldn’t exist as a Mercury. Ford developed the Comet alongside its Falcon as a compact offering in the fledgling Edsel range. However, when the fledgling flew in precisely the same way that a brick… more»
