Fox Body cars, one of Ford’s platforms developed in 1978 and used until 1993, are gaining in popularity. They are plentiful and worthy vehicles for modification. With a few simple parts, they can make drag racing a new favorite… more»
Mercury
Jul 8, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stick Shift 302: 1971 Mercury Comet GT
This ’71 Mercury has been off the road for a few years. By the looks of this ad, if the rust is not completely out of hand, I believe you could make this thing a driver with a few… more»
Make Mercury Rise: 1950 Mercury M68
What do you do if love Ford trucks, but want something hotter and more cultured? You can go for their sibling, which in this case is a 1950 Mercury M68. Produced primarily for the Canadian market, there were not… more»
Jul 5, 2018 • Classifieds • 18 Comments
Reader Ad: 1978 Mercury Cougar Brougham
While it might have 4 doors, this Mercury could be a blast to have! It’s only seen 36k miles since new, is still in amazing condition and has an asking of only $3,650. If you’d love to have this… more»
Jun 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Flathead Project: 1949 Mercury M47
Seeing this ’49 Mercury M47 truck makes me wonder what it’s life would have been like had the previous owner just kept it going rather than starting a restoration that they never finished? Perhaps it would still be on… more»
Jun 28, 2018 • Stories • 9 Comments
Barn Find Redux: 1951 Mercury Woody Wagon
If you are a veteran Barn Finds follower, you may recognize this car. This exact project was featured here on Barn Finds in April of 2013. It appears the car is in the same shape (or a little worse) than… more»
Jun 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Known History! 1970 Mercury Cyclone 429 Four-Speed
Often overlooked and under-appreciated, Mercury’s Cylcone offered potent performance with luxury and a long list of options. This 1970 Mercury Cyclone on Cincinati, Ohio craigslist deserves a new owner who appreciates this specimen, one of fewer than 1700 built…. more»
Jun 26, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Car companies still make turbos but it seems like there was something about the 1980s that brought them out in droves. It seemed like everyone had a turbo vehicle, even minivans had turbos. But, a Mercury? This 1986 Mercury… more»
Jun 20, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Just Needs A Fender: 1971 Mercury Comet
Not a single bid, yet, for this barn find Mercury Comet, seemingly solid with a damaged passenger-side fender the most glaring fault. Obviously, the dusty exterior is not permanent, but in this era of barn finding, it is practically… more»
Jun 19, 2018 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Starting At $5,000! 1978 Mercury Bobcat
A lot of people (most?) don’t like cars from the mid-late-1970s but I find them really fun and interesting. Sure, it wasn’t muscle car heaven but if a person likes wacky oddball cars like I do, you just have… more»
Jun 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
The Last Woodie! 1951 Two-Door Mercury Wagon
Car enthusiasts typically picture a 1951 Mercury either as a two-door coupe in stock form or as the quintessential low-rider. This particular 1951 Mercury Two-Door Woodie Wagon ran as recently as last year. Representing the last Mercury wagon to… more»
Jun 13, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Two Door Cool: 1962 Mercury Comet Wagon
Wagons are hot, but then there’s always “that guy” who doesn’t like cars with four doors. Everyone wins with this 1962 Mercury Comet wagon because it only has one door on each side! This project wagon is listed on… more»
Jun 13, 2018 • For Sale • 44 Comments
16,000 Mile EXPeriment: 1982 Mercury LN7
1982 may not seem long enough ago to be showing cars from that era here, but I’m sure that some of you weren’t even born then. It’s also possible that a person born in 1982 could even be a… more»
Jun 9, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
DeToBarnso: 1972 Pantera Project
The DeTomaso/Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Pantera has always had a split personality to me. Featuring a small-block Ford V8 for power but with Italian knock your socks off styling (and corresponding quality issues), I’ve never had the opportunity to do more than… more»
Jun 7, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
302 V8 Manual Transmission: 1974 Mercury Comet GT
Having just a five-year run, the Mercury Comet GT is a rarely seen car today. This 1974 Mercury Comet GT is in Rome, Georgia and the seller is super bummed out about having to sell it to pay for… more»
Jun 3, 2018 • For Sale • 44 Comments
One-Owner Estate Car: 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7
This 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 is “from an estate and one owner”, according to the seller in Monroe, Washington. They have it listed on Hemmings for $10,000 or best offer and it sure looks like a winner.
