Don’t I always say we’re done seeing the ASC McLaren for a while, and then another one shows up? It really does seem to happen a lot, and I was just all hot and bothered by that red one… more»
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Rare 302/4-Speed: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The owner of this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 describes its condition as jaw-dropping, and when you examine the supplied photos, it seems like a fair assessment. Its overall presentation is stunning, and its drivetrain configuration increases its overall desirability…. more»
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Rare In Red: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC/McLaren
Despite being sold in very limited numbers, the ASC McLaren still seems to pop up for sale quite frequently. This example caught my eye as it’s one of the few that was painted in a color other than white… more»
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Drive It Home: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar is a car that came perilously close to not existing. It seems that Mercury management could not initially convince Henry Ford II that the model would be financially viable when pitched against the Mustang. However, by… more»
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Factory Big Block X-Code: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This is a cool, unrestored 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 sent to us by Matt H. We appreciate the tip and like to see complete running cars like this that might need just a little work to bring them back… more»
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Automotive Orphan: 1961 Comet 2-Door Sedan
Hindsight is 20:20 vision, and Ford’s Edsel experiment graphically demonstrates this. There was no single reason why the entire venture collapsed in a heap, with the company tearing up millions of dollars, but history records that it was launched… more»
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Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Some classic cars are created more equal than others. Some will offer unrivaled luxury and comfort, while others will provide performance that can pin occupants in their seats when the pedal gets to the metal. The 1970 Mercury Cyclone… more»
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Preserved Patina: 1974 Mercury Capri
This 1974 Mercury Capri isn’t quite the fire-breather like we saw the other day in the form of the rare RSR turbocharged model, but it holds almost as much appeal thanks to its survivor-grade qualities and its rust-free chassis…. more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1977 Mercury Capri RSR Rokstock Turbo
I’m a big fan of rare tuner cars, models built by aftermarket companies with a legit helping of performance-minded components. Now, I like to consider myself an expert on these limited production models, but I’ve never heard of this… more»
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Turn-Key Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar
With the ongoing hype surrounding 1st Generation Mustangs and the continued increases in values with every passing day, it can be quite easy to overlook the Mercury Cougar as a viable alternative. A Cougar can offer comparable performance to… more»
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Gurney-Inspired: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G 390
The 1968 Mercury XR7-G remains one of the forgotten variants of the Cougar range. While it drew some inspiration from the previous year’s Dan Gurney Special, it was a model that received no input from the legendary racer. It… more»
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Pristine 42k Mile 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
Grand indeed. At a hair over nineteen feet in length, this 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is grand in every way. You’ll need a grand-sized garage to dock this big beauty inside. At under 4,700 pounds, it’s still lighter than… more»
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38k Mile Survivor: 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham
We all reach a point in life where we feel we deserve to be spoiled. This is especially true when we decide to introduce a classic car into our lives. For some, it is a sports car like a… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1985 Mercury Topaz GS
The Mercury Topaz and Ford Tempo is a car model most all of us have a memory of in some fashion. We were carted to school in one, or our friend’s mom took us to the mall in hers…. more»
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The Famous Doodlebug! 1939 Mercury 99A Racer
The concept of a doodlebug is widely recognized by automotive enthusiasts of a certain age. The concept of stringing together a batch of disparate parts and components to create a running vehicle (or a tractor, as was often the… more»
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Mouse House: 1976 Mercury Grand Marquis Barn Find
While every old car can have rodent problems if left to sit for years at a time, I tend to take notice when the sellers themselves identify an infestation as particularly bad. This 1976 Mercury Grand Marquis Brougham has… more»
