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»
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Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
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»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
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»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
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»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Jan 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
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»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Jan 8, 2024 • Auctions • 37 Comments
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»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
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»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
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»
