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»
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1 of 2,287: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
From 1968 to 1971, the Cyclone was the muscle car variant of the mid-size Montego. Though the focus was on performance, the execution of the product between 1970 and 1971 was watered down. The Cyclone GT had a 351… more»
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European-Flair! 1976 Mercury Capri II Ghia
In the 1970s, Mercury dealers sold a sub-compact built by Ford of Europe. Named the Capri (later Capri II), the little car was akin to the early Ford Mustangs from the prior decade. It helped fill a product void… more»
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1948 Mercury Sedan Barn Find
What do you do with an old sedan that is missing an engine and maybe other hard-to-find parts, and has some rust issues here and there? That is the question for this 1948 Mercury sedan for sale on Facebook… more»
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26,555 Original Miles: 1984 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
Station wagons have always been a uniquely American vehicle. However, the arrival of Chrysler’s minivan in 1984 was their dinosaur staring up at the comet moment. That doesn’t mean that we still cannot enjoy a nice wagon today. Suppose… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Mercury Comet 302
UPDATE – The seller has decided to relist this Comet with a lower reserve! Be sure to take another look and leave any questions you might have in the comments section below. The problem with choosing an earlier Mercury… more»
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One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Things began to get serious in the growing “pony car” market segment in 1967 when the number of competitors grew from two to five. Joining the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda (which was a distant second in sales), were… more»
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Woodless Woody: 1954 Mercury Monterey Wagon
Surf’s up for the prospective new owner of this 1954 Mercury Monterey wagon, listed here on eBay. With a starting bid of $20,000 and no takers yet, this wagon is ready to go after many improvements. We’ll take a… more»
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Margaret Mitchell’s Mercury: 1940 Mercury Sedan
One of the most famous movies ever made was “Gone with the Wind.” Set during the Civil War, this movie was based on a novel by a Georgia writer by the name of Margaret Mitchell. While the film went… more»
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Low-Mile Family Heirloom: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Almost everyone dreams of inheriting something exciting or valuable, and some people are lucky enough to realize that dream. Such is the case with the owner of this 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. It was left to them by… more»
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Flathead Project: 1946 Mercury Eight Deluxe
Mercury was in the same boat as all the other U.S. automakers at the close of World War II. They were able to restart car production but would have to make do with warmed-over pre-war products for the first… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Mercury Marauder 390
Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially for an enthusiast seeking something that will stand out from the crowd. This 1970 Mercury Marauder ticks those boxes, and although it has sat for twelve years, it runs and… more»
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430 Equipped: 1967 Mercury Cougar GT
The 1960s was undoubtedly the era of the horsepower wars as manufacturers sought to extract performance improvements by shoehorning larger and more potent engines under the hoods of their offerings. Mercury followed the practice by bolting a 390ci V8… more»
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California Wagon: 1978 Mercury Marquis 400 V8
“Woodgrain, or not woodgrain, that is the question”, to paraphrase Bill Shakespeare, who I’m just assuming would have been a big fan of full-sized Mercury station wagons. The seller has beautifully presented this 1978 Mercury Marquis Wagon here on… more»
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Big Cat Project: 1975 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 as FOMOCO’s second entry in the emerging “pony car” market. But with the redesign in 1974, the auto was repositioned as a rather larger personal luxury car, leaving its roots in the rearview… more»
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Mild Mod: 1949 Mercury M-47 Pick-Up
When is a Ford not a Ford? When it’s made in Canada and called a Mercury. Here is a rare sight state-side, for sale on eBay, a 1949 Mercury M-47 pick-up. The bidding has reached $16,600 and the reserve… more»
