Mercury

40k Original Miles? 1953 Mercury Monterey

There’s a lot to be said for buying a classic car that needs nothing. That is especially true when it is a low-mileage vehicle that falls within the affordable range. That is what this 1953 Mercury Monterey represents. With… more»

Fresh Cosmetics: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC McLaren

I wish I could say I was making this up, but we have yet another Mercury Capri ASC McLaren for sale, and this time, the color combination even matches one of the last ones we featured. Limited production or… more»

Turbo 302 Equipped: 1981 Mercury Zephyr

This 1981 Mercury Zephyr is a very cool build that you don’t often see in this model, as the seller has dropped in a turbocharged 302 paired to a manual T5 transmission. The Zephyr has always been an oddball… more»

Garage Find: 1971 Mercury Capri

This dusty 1971 Mercury Capri is listed with minimal information, and all we can glean is what we see in the photos: it’s been sitting in a garage somewhere around Fall River, Massachusetts, for quite some time. The old-school… more»

One of 47: 1985 ASC McLaren Mercury Capri

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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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