By 1970-71, all the domestic automakers offered some version of a sub-compact car. Ford had the Pinto, Chevy had the Vega, and AMC lopped off part of the Hornet to come up with the Gremlin. Mercury went a different… more»
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Original Boss 302: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Compared to its cousin, the Mustang Boss 302, the Cougar Eliminator Boss 302 is a vehicle that has managed to fly under the radar. This is easy to understand because the production numbers were extremely low. That also means… more»
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1951 Mercury “Woodie” Station Wagon
A two-door station wagon blends the utility of a wagon with the sportiness of a coupe. Often a choice of trade workers, they make an attractive service vehicle without the excess length and cost of a four-door wagon. This… more»
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Canadian Barn Find: 1949 Mercury M68 Pickup
Older pickups remain hot property in the classic market, and this is particularly true if the pickup in question is original and is also something a bit different. That’s where this 1949 Mercury M68 fits into the equation. This… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Mercury Cyclone
When it comes to mid-sized Fords, the Fairlane and Torino were the mainstays but Ford’s corporate cousin, Mercury, had a hand in the action too with their Comet Cyclone. Both the Cyclone and Cyclone GT make appearances here on… more»
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Luxury Muscle: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Big, beautiful, powerful, muscular, fast, smooth, mysterious, and quiet. No, I’m not describing myself for once (crickets), I’m talking about this drop-dead gorgeous 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. The seller has this muscular luxobeast posted here on craigslist in Long… more»
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Cobra Jet Eliminator Clone: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
If the Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang, was the Cougar Mercury’s answer to the Pontiac Firebird? Not exactly. While the Cougar and Firebird were introduced at the same time for 1967, the Cougar had been in… more»
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Cheap Turbo: 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible
The 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible is a car that has always intrigued me. It was a car that was designed and built by Ford Australia specifically for the American market. However, it made it onto Australian roads a… more»
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Rare M-Code 4-Speed: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar was a car that very nearly didn’t happen, and it must have been a relief for Ford Management when the vehicle sold far beyond their initial expectations. Apart from a brief break during 1998, the Cougar… more»
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Mopars and Fords: Field of Cars and Trucks
In a field or yard in Sonoma, California, there’s an assortment of cars and trucks to be looked over. They’re mostly made by Chrysler, but not entirely. 12 vehicles are identified as for sale, but only one or two… more»
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351 V8 Project: 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT
In the performance department, the Cyclone was positioned within Mercury between the Cougar (pony car) and Marauder (full-size). As a muscle machine, it represented the Mercury brand in NASCAR. In 1970, they offered the Cyclone GT for the sporting… more»
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1-of-1: 1947 Mercury Series 79M Marmon-Herrington 4×4 Woodie Wagon
There are times here at Barn Finds when a vehicle will appear on our desks with a claim of being 1-of-1, and it is easy to be cynical. However, when a classic like this 1947 Mercury Series 79M Woodie… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 390
This 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT throws us a mass of mixed signals. It was parked in a barn back in 1978, and the current owner purchased it around 13-years-ago. It has been revived, but it needs the right person… more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: Back to the Georgia Collection!
As some of you may recall, I’ve been helping a friend with a massive stash of vintage cars and trucks in the north Georgia mountains unload some of his inventory. Because of the restrictions around air travel and having… more»
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Collection of Station Wagons – Buick (2), Chrysler and Mercury
In recent years, station wagons have begun to find favor with collectors, especially unique models. This collector is going the other direction, thinning his herd from 300 vehicles and shedding all his wagons in the process. We don’t know… more»
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429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
There are times when ambition and reality collide in an unfortunate way. That is the case with the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. It was a car that received a rapturous reception from the motoring press at the time, but… more»
