The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 to join Ford’s Mustang in what was becoming the “pony car” wars. But when the second generation was introduced in 1971, Mercury changed directions, preferring to instead target buyers of GM cars like… more»
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Luxury Cruiser: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
In days gone by, manufacturers would often trade performance for luxury in some of their top-end models. However, Mercury offered buyers in 1969 the Marauder X-100. At more than eighteen feet in overall length, the potential was there for… more»
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Complete and Original: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
When a classic car emerges from long-term storage, it is fair to expect it to need some work before returning to its rightful place on our roads. The scope of that work depends on many factors, including the storage… more»
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Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!
Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»
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Pampered Classic: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar is the car that nearly never was. When the management team from the Mercury Division took their proposal to the Ford board to add what would become known as a pony car to their range, Ford… more»
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Rare Color: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
If you’re like me, you will take rarity claims with a pinch of salt. The reality is that as the choice of optional extras increases, so do the chances that a car will be inherently rare. However, when that… more»
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1947 Mercury Eight Movie Car with a 350
Yep. that’s Harvey Keitel on the right, one of my favorite character actors, and he drove this ’47 Mercury Eight 4-Door Town Sedan in the 1994 movie, Imaginary Crimes. The car comes with memorabilia from the movie and can… more»
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1973 Mercury Comet Garage Find
After twenty-three years in storage, this 1973 Mercury Comet recently emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a solid classic needing a cosmetic refresh. The seller returned it to a roadworthy state, and with its needs appearing… more»
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Custom Combo! 1965 Ford Comechero Pickup
When it comes to custom vehicles, it’s hard to say what’s more important, the vision or the skill set of the person making it, although both of course are vital. We’ve featured a few custom trucks here on Barn… more»
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429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
Mercury produced the 1971 Cyclone GT as a comfortable classic that offered genuine muscle credentials. This impression was reinforced if the original owner ordered the GT with the optional 429 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood. Such is the… more»
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The Anti-SUV: 1977 Mercury Colony Park
Surprisingly, this beautiful 1977 Mercury Colony Park isn’t really that big, comparatively, despite how huge it appears or how big you may remember them being. It’s under nineteen feet in length and while that’s still big, there were longer… more»
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Drive It Home: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Winter can be a boring part of the year. Enthusiasts tend to leave their beloved classic cars tucked away in a warm garage to avoid the rigors of rain, snow, and salt. Most will find small maintenance tasks to… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1954 Mercury Monterey
For much of its 23 years in production (1952-74), the Monterey would be the equivalent of Mercury’s version of the Ford Galaxie 500. The car’s name was derived from the famous Monterey Bay along the central coastline of California…. more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
I love the enthusiasm of some classic car owners. While they may not perform a hard sell, they give you reasons to justify purchasing their pride and joy. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible. The seller state that life… more»
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302 HO V8: 1983 Mercury Capri RS
Question: When is a Ford Mustang not a Mustang? Answer: When it’s a Mercury Capri. From 1979-86, the Capri shared the Mustang’s Fox-body platform and was nearly identical in appearance except for the front fascia and a few other… more»
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See-Thru Roof! 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Before there was the Ford retractable hardtop, there were the Ford Crestliner and Mercury Sun Valley hardtops with a see-through roof. It was a 2-year experiment in 1954-55 that was not continued because of the heat the passengers might… more»
