General Motors knew it. Ford knew it. Chrysler knew it. The Big Three all knew that downsizing was inevitable as the 1970s doddered along, mid-Malaise. GM acted across the board, shrinking every platform starting in 1977. Chrysler limped along… more»
Mercury
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
2,258 Miles? 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
We’ve heard for decades that the average person drives around 12,000 miles a year, give or take. It’s supposedly up to about 13,500 miles a year now, on average. No wonder the roads seem so crowded. Some of us… more»
Jul 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Significant Recent Work: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a striking car with no apparent needs. The seller recently splashed a cool $6,500 on it, producing a car that runs and drives nicely. It is a turnkey proposition and could be ideal… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve! 1939 Mercury Eight Coupe
Mercury’s line of cars arrived in 1939 to fill a gap between Ford’s Deluxe and Lincoln. Styled like the Zephyr and offering better-quality features than the Deluxe, Mercury body styles included a sedan, convertible, and coupe. More than 65,000… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Real Deal Super Cobra Jet? 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
The Eliminator was a low-production performance and appearance option on the 1969 and 1970 Mercury Cougar. While it could be equipped with the new Bos 302 V8 (approved for SCCA Trans-Am racing), you could dial it up to the… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Find Trio: ’60s Mercury, Ford, and Plymouth
Most collections tend to favor a particular brand, or type of car, and even model years. In this case, the seller has a trio of seemingly unrelated cars that may have once been projects of the (former?) owner…. more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
390-Equipped: 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT
This 1966 Comet Cyclone GT shouldn’t exist as a Mercury. Ford developed the Comet alongside its Falcon as a compact offering in the fledgling Edsel range. However, when the fledgling flew in precisely the same way that a brick… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Power Back Window: 1966 Mercury Park Lane Breezeway
In 1966, Mercury made no bones about their intention of wanting to be viewed as an “affordable” Lincoln Continental. Mercury’s advertising and sales brochure stated, “The ’66 Mercury – moving ahead with new style, vigor, and luxury- in the… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap Project? 1968 Mercury Cougar GT 390
Cheap project candidates almost invariably divide opinions. Some enthusiasts view them as an opportunity to create the car of their dreams, while others will see nothing but a mountain of work before the vehicle even gets its first sniff… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original 429: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
When an owner cherishes a classic so much that they wear away its paint from washing and polishing, you know it isn’t a passing infatuation. Such is the case with this 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. It presents well as… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
$5,000 Luxury: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
We should have a category for sub-$5,000 vehicles here on Barn Finds. It’s so rare to find nice, usable vehicles for under five grand anymore that they really stand out. How many of us grew up when we could… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Houndstooth Roof: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
In an ideal world, this 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7’s Houndstooth vinyl roof would be only one of the many highlights that make it highly desired. However, the world isn’t ideal, and much has changed since the day this classic… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One of 8,341: 1950 Mercury Convertible
As summer gently wraps its tendrils around us, the desire for a convertible grows stronger in each of us. While a drop top is impractical for nearly every application, the ability to put the top down and see the… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rust-Free Driver: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Some enthusiasts aren’t able to tackle a project build, and locating a rock-solid, turnkey classic becomes a priority. That’s where cars like this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 step up to the plate. It presents exceptionally well for a driver-grade… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Garage Kept for 18 Years: 1949 Mercury Sedan
A lot of credit goes to the all-new 1949 Ford for saving Ford from bankruptcy. While still offering the venerable Flathead V-8, this pivotal car was incredibly sleek and modern compared to the 1948 Ford it replaced. What gets… more»
