Mercury

Marti Report Documented: 1968 Mercury Cougar

In 1964, Ford launched the sporty Mustang, which would become a sales phenomenon, leading to a new market segment called “the pony car.” By 1967, a flood of competition arrived, including one from its own stable, the Mercury Cougar…. more»

Only 48k Miles! 1976 Mercury Monarch

Built alongside the Ford Granada, the Mercury Monarch was something of an upscale compact. It was positioned above the Maverick-based Comet and below the mid-sized Montego. The car was in production between 1975-80 with more than 575,000 copies to… more»

Rod or Restore? 1941 Mercury Eight Convertible

The person who buys this 1941 Mercury Eight Convertible will have some choices to make. It is a complete car that is structurally sound and comes with a significant collection of parts. It would make a wonderful restoration project,… more»

K-Code 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Caliente

When the Comet debuted in 1960, it was a standalone brand. It had intended to be an Edsel model, but that division disappeared from the scene almost as quickly as it came on. Beginning in 1961, the Comet became… more»

Last 5-Speed Built? 1984 ASC McLaren Capri

The ASC McLaren Capri is a familiar face around here. It’s beginning to remind me of the Blazer K5 Chalet, where it was made in limited numbers but there’s seemingly always one for sale. The ASC is obviously not… more»

Easy Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

There are times when tackling a restoration project that involves cutting and welding can seem intimidating. This is especially true if you don’t possess well-honed skills in that area. Therefore, finding a car that needs little more than a… more»

Behind the Barn: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Mercury Cougar joined Ford’s Mustang in the new “pony car” segment in 1967, just as General Motors was also getting in on the act. Though it would morph into a personal luxury car later, the Cougar would be… more»

Unrestored Rarity: 1967 Mercury Meteor Wagon

Mercury enthusiasts will likely recognize the Meteor name from its brief stint in the U.S. in the early 1960s.  Like Ford did with the Galaxie, the Meteor was a marketing ploy to appeal to the excitement surrounding the Space… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1969 Mercury Marauder

The Marauder was a full-size luxury automobile that also passed itself off as a muscle car. Mercury’s choice of names is interesting as the word means “a person engaged in banditry or a related activity”. Two generations of the… more»

Debut Year Model! 1967 Mercury Cougar

The Cougar was the shining star for the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company, having sold just shy of 3 million units during its years in production, more than any other nameplate ever produced by the Mercury brand. In… more»

Garaged 55 Years! 1967 Mercury Comet Caliente

Mercury’s Comet changed from the compact Ford Falcon platform to the intermediate Ford Fairlane platform for model year 1966, and Mercury’s entry-level offering traded its budget-minded focus for a more upscale and sportier place in the market. This 1967… more»

Same Owner 40 Years: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible

Mercury joined the “pony car” battlefield in 1967, the same year as the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. That gave FOMOCO two entries to compete against GM’s two entries. The car would quickly become Mercury’s best-selling auto and helped… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar

During the 1960s, the Ford Motor Company was riding the crest of a wave. The success of their Mustang best exemplified this. Mercury wished to follow suit with their own version of a pony car, but Ford management was… more»

Stored 25 Years! 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis

Long before Mercury’s Grand Marquis became a variant of the ubiquitous Ford Crown Victoria, a common police car, taxi cab, and retiremobile of the 1990s and 2000s, the Grand Marquis held a more prestigious position just under Ford Motor… more»

351/4-Speed: 1973 Mercury Montego GT

Some classic cars will tick more of the right boxes than others. Potential buyers need to determine where their priorities lie and whether that car meets their needs. This 1973 Mercury Montego GT is such a car. Its overall… more»

Sporty German Gem! 1971 Mercury Capri

Shiny and highly original, this 1971 Mercury Capri in Augusta, New Jersey seeks a new owner here on eBay, where the four cylinder 2+2 has at least 13 bidders competing for ownership of the German-built pony car. The high… more»

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