Ford joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the Pinto, which would go on to sell three million copies in 10 years. I’m betting that Mercury didn’t plan to enter that market until the OPEC oil embargo in… more»
Mercury
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rebuilt 351: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
It is hard to think of any motoring experience more enjoyable than hitting the road on a sunny day behind the wheel of a classic convertible. That prospect becomes more tantalizing when the vehicle in question has a healthy… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Breezeway Backglass! 1963 Mercury Monterey
In 1963, Mercury added a novel roof line and retractable back window on eight models and body styles. Marketed as the Breezeway, the interesting concept would soon find itself superseded by more orders for factory air conditioning, so the… more»
Jul 19, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Z-Code 390: 1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway
The seller of this Frost Pink and Castilian Gold Poly 1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway two-door coupe has uploaded over 250 beautiful photos to their eBay link seen here. That’s amazing as sometimes a seller won’t even take the time… more»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Turn-Key 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler With A Cobra Jet 429!
Rarely do you find yourself pulling up to a stoplight, only to find that the car creeping up next to you ready to gap your ride is a Mercury. Such was the case at the turn of the decade… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Owned 30 Years: 1967 Mercury Cougar
I’ve just returned from a trip to Tennesee and as always, the old car spotting didn’t disappoint. There’s gold in them there hills is an appropriate turn of phrase for this part of the USA as there’s seemingly an… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Rare Barn Find! 1954 Mercury M100 Pickup
UPDATE 07/08/2022: This is the second time we’ve featured this 1954 Mercury M100 Pickup, although it looks like it may have changed owners since 2019. It remains untouched since and needs another new home and an owner willing to… more»
Jun 26, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sign of the Cat!1971 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 to join Ford’s Mustang in what was becoming the “pony car” wars. But when the second generation was introduced in 1971, Mercury changed directions, preferring to instead target buyers of GM cars like… more»
Jun 18, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Luxury Cruiser: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
In days gone by, manufacturers would often trade performance for luxury in some of their top-end models. However, Mercury offered buyers in 1969 the Marauder X-100. At more than eighteen feet in overall length, the potential was there for… more»
Jun 13, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Complete and Original: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
When a classic car emerges from long-term storage, it is fair to expect it to need some work before returning to its rightful place on our roads. The scope of that work depends on many factors, including the storage… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!
Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»
May 23, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Pampered Classic: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar is the car that nearly never was. When the management team from the Mercury Division took their proposal to the Ford board to add what would become known as a pony car to their range, Ford… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Color: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
If you’re like me, you will take rarity claims with a pinch of salt. The reality is that as the choice of optional extras increases, so do the chances that a car will be inherently rare. However, when that… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1947 Mercury Eight Movie Car with a 350
Yep. that’s Harvey Keitel on the right, one of my favorite character actors, and he drove this ’47 Mercury Eight 4-Door Town Sedan in the 1994 movie, Imaginary Crimes. The car comes with memorabilia from the movie and can… more»
May 10, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1973 Mercury Comet Garage Find
After twenty-three years in storage, this 1973 Mercury Comet recently emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a solid classic needing a cosmetic refresh. The seller returned it to a roadworthy state, and with its needs appearing… more»
May 5, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Custom Combo! 1965 Ford Comechero Pickup
When it comes to custom vehicles, it’s hard to say what’s more important, the vision or the skill set of the person making it, although both of course are vital. We’ve featured a few custom trucks here on Barn… more»
