Mercury

Luxury Longroof: 1977 Mercury Colony Park

“This 1978 Marquis combines the high degree of luxury you expect from a Mercury with the practicality and space of a full-sized wagon.” So says a 1978 Mercury Marquis brochure showing its models, including the ultra-luxury Marquis Colony Park… more»

12k Mile Barn Find! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

In the 1960s, Park Lane was the upper series of full-size Mercury automobiles, positioned above the more pedestrian Monterey. The seller’s 1964 edition could be rare for two reasons: first, it’s a convertible of which less than 2,000 copies… more»

Unmolested and Uncut: 1950 Mercury Monterey Coupe

In hot rod culture, the 1949 through 1951 Mercury coupe is one of the most popular starting points for building a custom vehicle.  Influenced by James Dean’s 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause” and the Barris brothers’… more»

46k Miles and No Reserve: 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

Yes, they’re called granny cars and grandpa cars, because most of the buyers were in fact older, but guess what? Lucy and Harry wanted a big, roomy, comfortable, and reliable car, and the Mercury Grand Marquis checked all of… more»

BF Auction: 1956 Mercury Montclair

Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, with the decision often driven by the buyer’s budget and skills. Some enthusiasts want to dive into their build immediately, while others prefer to enjoy their new purchase… more»

No Reserve: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park

It can sometimes be challenging to decide when a classic has deteriorated beyond the point of no return. Views differ on the subject, and I expect that to be the case with this 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park…. more»

Only 7,250 Miles? 1977 Mercury Monarch

There are a lot of 1970s automobiles you don’t see much of anymore, and the Mercury Monarch is one of them. And that’s not because there weren’t many built – to the contrary, more than a half million surfaced… more»

390 S-Code: 1968 Mercury XR-7 GT Project

The Cougar was a hot commodity for Mercury during the late sixties, with several different trim levels and engine options to choose from depending on the buyer’s mindset.  Going back to 1968, one of the more rare models is… more»

Forgotten Fox: 1978 Mercury Zephyr

One Fox platform that doesn’t seem to get as much attention as many of the others is the Ford Fairmont and its corporate cousin the Mercury Zephyr, both compacts that went into production back in 1978.  The Fairmont replaced… more»

Fully Restored: 1976 Mercury Trail-Twister 340 T/T

Carl Kiekhaefer had incredible success with marine engines and saw growth in the burgeoning winter market for snowmobiles in the 1960s. The company’s first snowmobile came out in the late-1960s and by 1974 they were at the top of… more»

Dan Gurney Special: 1968 Mercury Cougar

During the period from the sixties through the nineties, the marketing departments of the Big Three automakers were always coming up with gimmicks to sell cars.  From pace cars to special editions, customers looking for a distinctive ride could… more»

One Year Only: 1982 Mercury Cougar GS Wagon

“New Cougar Wagon. Practicality of a wagon, luxury of a Cougar. For 1982, the Cougar lineup includes a new Cougar wagon. And what a wagon! Start with people. There’s room for six.” So begins a 1982 Mercury Cougar wagon… more»

Seven-Seater: 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park

Domestic manufacturers ceased Station Wagon production years ago, citing a lack of interest from potential buyers and plummeting sales volumes. However, that was good news for current owners because those vehicles suddenly gained traction in the classic market. Not… more»

513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The Mercury Cougar was one of three new “pony cars” to arrive in 1967. With infrastructure shared with the Ford Mustang, the safe bet was that the Cougar would help Ford Motor Co. stay in control of the new… more»

Running 302 V8 Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Ford doubled down on its presence in the “pony car” market in 1967 by launching the Cougar over at Mercury. Sharing infrastructure with the popular Mustang, the Cougar was perhaps a bit more stylish and luxurious than its Dearborn… more»