Mercury’s first-generation Cougar suited buyers looking for a more sophisticated pony car than its Mustang sibling. Despite the Mustang’s cult-like following, Cougars like this CJ 428 Ram-powered 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 remind us that every high-performance Mustang resulted in… more»
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Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Mostly Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar
Whenever you’re in the market for a vintage project, it’s always good to be able to trace the auto’s history as far as possible, especially if its known whereabouts go back to day one. That’s the case with this… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bluetan Decor Option: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
Boy oh boy, I can hear those gold disco chains jangling with this 1978 Mercury Cougar rig. It features the Midnight/Chamois decor option, which the seller calls the “Bluetan” decor option. This is a full-tilt XR7 with a very… more»
Aug 24, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Final Year: 2004 Mercury Marauder
Badge revivals are not a new phenomenon as manufacturers seek to trade on past glories. Sometimes the strategy is successful, but often it isn’t. Mercury experienced the latter when it relaunched the Marauder in 2003 after a thirty-three absence… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
One-Owner 1972 Mercury Monterey Custom With 13,800 Miles
I was always more of a Rockford Files fan when I was watching reruns after school in the late ’80s, but I still know that this Monterey gives off some serious Hawaii Five-O vibes. While Jack Lord’s character Steve McGarrett didn’t… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked in ’62: 1957 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Coupe
I’d really like to know the story behind this ’57 Mercury Montclair. It was garaged in 1962 – when it was only five years old – and hasn’t been driven since. With modest details and only six photos provided… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
44k Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo
Ford Australia enjoyed a healthy export agreement with its South African counterpart during the early 1970s, with that country warmly embracing the ute and GT variants of its Falcon range. Once that market dried up, the Antipodean manufacturer searched… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Beautiful Cat: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
I’m not sure that the 1967/8 Mercury Cougar gets the recognition it deserves for being a fantastic-looking car, one that is almost totally distinct from its parent Mustang. From its electric-shaver grille to its slightly tunneled rear window, it… more»
Jul 26, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible Barn Find
The Park Lane convertible was arguably Mercury’s swankiest offering in the mid-1960s, and this example was recently extracted from the barn where it had sat for the last 34 years. Currently showing 63,964 miles on the odometer, this one-owner… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway
Some cars don’t even have to try because they are inherently cool. This 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom Breezeway is a perfect example of that thinking. Its styling is distinctive and eye-catching, with the power rear window offering unrivaled fresh… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 With Only 19,137 Miles!
As a preteen in the late ’80s, I was a diehard fan of Fox-Bodied T-Birds and (to a slightly lesser extent) Cougars. Therefore, when the new MN12 platform debuted for the 1989 model year, my dad and I went… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
West Coast Woodie! 1954 Mercury Monterey
The Monterey, named after Monterey Bay, California, was the mainstay of the Mercury lineup from 1950 into the 1970s. The only station wagon that Mercury would offer in 1954 was based on the Monterey and it was marketed as… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
As a kid growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my parents largely drove T-Birds and Mustangs, so our family road trips were not the spacious affairs of those who grew up in the heyday of the American station… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
It is no secret that as the 1970s dawned, the American muscle car market had shrunk significantly. Manufacturers focused on meeting upcoming legislative changes, while insurance companies twitched uncontrollably every time a customer application for one of these potent… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback
Many cars from the 1960s suffer from rust issues in one form or another, necessitating repairs that can be time-consuming and costly. However, the first owner of this 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback wisely handed it to the good folks… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Exclusives • 20 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
We’ve seen a few Merkur XR4Tis here on Barn Finds, and they’re always interesting cars from an interesting era. Ford’s European division offered the Ford Sierra, which had to be modified to meet U.S. safety regulations. None other than… more»
