The Mercury Cougar was one of those happy accidents that appear every so often. The company was desperate to produce an upmarket version of the Mustang, but there were serious misgivings in the corridors of power within Ford that… more»
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Jul 29, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Sexy European! 1976 Mercury Capri II
Called the “sexy European” in Mercury’s sales literature, the German-built Capri was badged a Ford elsewhere. Like Chevy’s Caprice, the Ford / Mercury Capri’s name suggests a carefree lifestyle as may be found on Capri, Island of Pleasure, since… more»
Jul 27, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Barn Find Wagon: 1969 Mercury Montego MX
The Montego became Mercury’s mid-size car in 1968 (as they were phasing out the Comet) just as Ford was introducing the new Torino. The car’s name was taken from Montego Bay in Jamaica and would be little changed for… more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
49k Mile 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Launched for the 1967 model year, the Cougar would become Mercury’s most successful new product launch. It gave the company a car to compete along with the Mustang for collective Ford market share in the new pony car space…. more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Extensive Montana Collection of Cars and Trucks
Located outside of Great Falls, Montana lies a collection of 415 cars, trucks, farm implements, and even a bridge, all for sale. Some are stored indoors and probably run, but the rest are outdoors and may have been there… more»
Jul 15, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Lead Sled Prospect? 1950 Mercury Coupe
The first postwar Mercury was introduced in 1949 and ran through 1951. They were called the Mercury Eight the first year (as a nod to their flatbed V8 engine), dropping the Eight portion of the name after that. These… more»
Jul 15, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1967 Mercury Cyclone 390 GT Convertible
Have you ever looked at a classic car and struggled to determine what its strongest attribute is? That is the dilemma that we face with this 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT Convertible. Not only does it present superbly, but it… more»
Jul 6, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1 of 11: Rare 1969 Mercury Montego MX
I can’t remember ever seeing a ’69 Montego convertible. And, for good reason. Only 1,725 Montego ragtops rolled off the assembly line in 1969. And what makes this fine survivor even rarer is the fact that it’s 1 of… more»
Jul 6, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
UPDATE: 1971 Mercury Comet GT Survivor
UPDATE: We previously featured this 1971 Mercury Comet GT back on June 10th, and it has reappeared on the market. It appears that this might be a case of a winning bidder who didn’t pay, so the owner has… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find: 1985 Classic Motor Carriages Tiffany
The entire lineup of neoclassical kit cars is hard to keep track of, given how many different varieties of these rolling chariots of 80s excess were made. But the CMC kit – otherwise known as Classic Motor Carriages –… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
While the history of this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible is hazy, the owner believes that it may have originally been ordered as a Philco show car. That might help to explain why it has been so highly optioned… more»
Jun 26, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
4,160 Original Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar
Talk about a time-warp grandma’s car: this 1988 Mercury Cougar has just 4,159 miles on the clock, as verified by its exotic digital dash cluster. The Cougar looks pretty mint all the way through, from the paint job to… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Find: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G
Built to serve as Mercury’s entry into the pony car market and sharing the many of the same underpinnings as the Mustang, in terms of collecting, the Cougar has never really stepped from under the long shadow cast by… more»
Jun 18, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Survivor: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder
While it may not be perfect, this 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder is an original and unmolested survivor whose condition is well above average. It has only had two owners throughout its lifetime, and the time has come for… more»
Jun 15, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
The owner of this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 describes the car as a Mustang in a tuxedo. That seems to be a fair assessment because it offers all of the performance and presence of a classic pony car wrapped… more»
Jun 9, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
36k Mile Chamois Edition: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The seller of this 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Chamois Edition is only the car’s second owner. He found it languishing in a Washington garage. It had occupied that spot for decades, but the seller has revived it and returned… more»
