With the values of First Generation Mustangs continuing to soar, they are slowly edging their way out of the reach of the average enthusiast. That’s where vehicles like the Mercury Cougar come into their own. These classics remain more… more»
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Jan 1, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Drop-Top: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente
Beginning in 1966, the Comet would lose some of its compact car heritage. It would become a mid-size automobile using the same chassis as the Ford Fairlane – which had a Falcon chassis stretched to accommodate a longer wheelbase…. more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Cruising Wagon? 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager
Mercury’s Bobcat, that division’s version of the Pinto, never had nice small bumpers, they all had the diving board-like bumpers as seen on this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager wagon. The seller has this one listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
390 V8 Garage Find: 1968 Mercury Cyclone
The Cyclone was a performance car marketed by Mercury from 1964-71. At first it was a compact, then later an intermediate. In the late 1960s, it was positioned between the Cougar and Marauder for those buyers wanting some muscle,… more»
Dec 18, 2021 • Stories • 27 Comments
Story: Secret Stash of Aero Warriors in Tennessee!
Aero Warriors- or Winged Warriors as the Mopar aero cars are sometimes called- were created with one thing in mind, and that was to win big on the NASCAR circuit. The aerodynamic warriors included four vehicles, beginning with the… more»
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
More Photos Please! 1970 Mercury Cougar
The owner of this 1970 Mercury Cougar is a tease. He offers just enough photos of this classic to entice us but not enough to give us a clear overall view of its condition. What we see looks promising,… more»
Dec 14, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Backyard Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar would turn out to be the most successful product launch in the history of the company. It was positioned as an upscale version of the Mustang to go after Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. The XR-7 was… more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Muscle Car Drop-Top? 1966 Mercury Park Lane
The Park Lane was the flagship car in Mercury’s full-size lineup during most of the 1960s. This 1966 Park Lane convertible is a running project, with a unique engine/transmission combination. It has a 428 V8 and a 4-speed which… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Elegant Longroof: 1965 Mercury Colony Park
This nine-passenger 1965 Mercury Colony Park oozes quiet elegance, something that may be missing from today’s SUVs. I don’t mean to keep harping on SUVs but they basically replaced station wagons so they’re an easy target. This beautiful, luxury… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Beautiful Drop Top: 1941 Mercury Eight Convertible
The Mercury Eight was introduced for the 1939 model year, slotted between the Ford Custom and Lincoln lines as a mid-priced option to compete with Buick, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, and the like. It was offered in a range of body… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • Stories • 52 Comments
30 Acres of Rusty Gold in Georgia!
Old Car City USA in White, Georgia professes to be the world’s largest known classic car junkyard. Across more than thirty acres, mostly wilderness, thousands of largely American-made cars have come to their final resting place here over the… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
V8 Driver! 1947 Mercury Eight Coupe
Before complaining about the clear-coated patina on this Merc’, note the soap bubbles; this shine is purely from water! The 1947 Mercury Sedan Coupe in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina features an original-looking flathead V8, and it runs and drives!… more»
Nov 30, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Storage Shed Find: 1965 Mercury Comet 202
Though the Comet had been a FOMOCO product since 1960, it didn’t get badged as a Mercury until 1962. That’s because the car was intended to be an Edsel and the early demise of that marque left the Comet… more»
Nov 28, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
The Hirohata Merc: 1951 Mercury Custom
If you were ever interested in Hot Rods or Custom cars, chances are you have seen this car. You might not have known its name or history but the legacy of this car lives on in thousands of custom… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare 2-Door Wagon: 1957 Mercury Voyager
Similar to the Rambler Cross Country, the Voyager was a line of pillarless hardtop station wagons offered by Mercury for 1957-58. They came with either two or four doors, but the 2-door was less practical and found fewer buyers… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Option: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
When you start to trawl through the options list offered by a manufacturer for a particular model, you begin to realize how easy it can be to create a genuinely unique vehicle. Take the current Fiat 500 as a… more»
