The Mercury Marauder was positioned as a personal luxury car, but it was also known for being a high performer, with even the base 390 engine cranking out 265 horsepower. Also standard was a manual transmission, yet few of… more»
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Behemoth Bumpers! 1974 Mercury Comet V8 GT
Bumpers! All I see when surveying this exceedingly clean 1974 Mercury Comet is bumpers. OK, now that I’ve got that out of the way, let’s take a more serious look at Mercury’s “me-too” compact. Posting quite a visual statement… more»
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38k-Mile Muscle Sedan: 2004 Mercury Marauder
First introduced as a 1963 model, the Marauder was an on-again, off-again offering at Mercury, which included a more than three-decade hiatus when the moniker was used for the last time in 2003-2004. The third and final generation cars… more»
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Rare 390 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Mercury joined the pony car scene in 1967 with the Cougar, an upscale alternative to the Ford Mustang. It was popular enough to claim third place in the sales race (behind the Chevy Camaro). Mercury delivered 100,000 Cougars in… more»
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Restored 30 Years Ago: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woodie Wagon
Four years into the Fabulous Fifties decade, the once utilitarian station wagon was gaining popularity thanks in part to record numbers of babies born after World War II, the explosive growth of suburbs and the middle class, and the… more»
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Honest Driver: 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
One of the more interesting cars to find for sale is an older model that hasn’t been exactly pampered but still remains in excellent condition. This is a situation that seems to materialize on the West Coast quite often,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1969 Mercury Cougar
When Mercury launched the Cougar in 1967, it was designed to be a more refined alternative to Ford’s wildly successful Mustang. Built on the same platform but with unique styling and a touch of luxury, the Cougar stood apart… more»
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V8-Equipped: 1972 Mercury Comet
There are some vehicles from the 1970s that tick the boxes for me when it comes to the subject of their styling. The 1972 Mercury Comet/Ford Maverick cousins fall into that category, especially in two-door form. This Comet is… more»
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Parts Included: 1968 Mercury Cougar Project
I like sixties vintage Mustangs as much as the next guy, but it’s the first-gen Mercury Cougar, such as this 1968 project, that really speaks to me. Why? I dunno, the Cougar seems to present a more serious vibe,… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1974 Mercury Montego MX Brougham
This 1974 Mercury Montego MX Brougham could be ideal for enthusiasts with a growing family. It combines spotless presentation with acres of interior space and the practicality of four doors. However, with only 10,000 genuine miles on its odometer,… more»
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35K-Mile Barn Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon
Said to have been a Maine barn find, the seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon for a friend who no longer drives. The friend bought it in 2012, drove it cross-country, and then has stored it at… more»
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76k Original Miles: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Tidy presentation, a V8 under the hood, and affordability. It is sometimes difficult to bring those three traits together in a classic purchase, but this 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 does a respectable job of trying. It is guaranteed to… more»
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Draggin’ Wagon? 1964 Mercury Villager K-Code
Well, here’s an unusual find, a 1964 Mercury Comet Villager station wagon that was associated with the defunct “Midway Dragway” in Grand Junction, Colorado. It’s an innocuous-looking station wagon in “Villager” trim, evidenced by its faux wood paneling. So,… more»
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Original Paint Grocery Getter: 1966 Mercury Colony Park
Nothing speaks of luxury like simulated wood paneling, and when that paneling is ostensibly original to the car, so much the better. Presented as a “real rust free car from [the] Southern Utah desert,” this 1966 Mercury Colony Park… more»
BF Auction: 1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible
This 1972 Mercury Cougar convertible, now live on Barn Finds, is one of the rarest Cougars ever produced. According to the included Marti Report, it is one of only 17 built in this exact configuration, making it a highly… more»
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Should The Accessories Stay Or Go? 1950 Mercury Sport Sedan
As a guy who has been attending car shows his whole life, I’ve metaphorically seen it all. While I’m drawn to the factory look, it’s clear that there has always been a strong accessories contingent, and this 1950 Mercury… more»
