Said to have been owned by a 97-year-old woman and purchased from her estate, this 1994 Mercury Topaz GS two-door sedan is showing just 35,700 miles and looks nice in the photos. The seller has it posted here on… more»
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Grandma’s Special: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
The Grand Marquis was launched as the top trim level of Mercury’s Marquis nameplate in 1975. And “grand” it was, with a choice of big V8s paired to a three-speed automatic, “Twin Comfort Lounge Seats”, deep pile carpet extending… more»
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Weekend Project: 1965 Mercury Park Lane
On two occasions in the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Lane was positioned as the top trim level of Mercury’s full-size automobiles. The moniker was coined from the name of Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan (Fair Lane). The seller… more»
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Ragtop Roller: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar debuted in 1967 as Mercury’s version of the “pony car”. It was positioned as an upscale companion to the popular Ford Mustang. With a styling update for 1971-73, the Cougar’s migration to a personal luxury car had… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
In the absence of documentary evidence, we must often scrutinize listing images to determine whether a seller’s mileage claim is plausible. Such is the case with this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7. Its presentation is superb, and with no visible… more»
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Ready To Enjoy: 1951 Mercury Coupe
The beautiful “bathtub” Mercury coupes of 1949-51 represent the cornerstone of custom car culture, so it’s always nice to see one that has been left largely as the factory built it, and aside from a set of exhaust cutouts… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1969 Mercury Marauder
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»
