A few days ago, we featured a Mercury Capri drop-top conversion performed by American Sunroof Corp. in the 80s. Less frequently seen and arguably more desirable are the Capri ASC coupes, which featured decent power and handling upgrades in… more»
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Mar 27, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
$1,500 302 V8 Project: 1974 Mercury Comet GT
A car like this 1974 Mercury Comet GT is a bit of a mystery now, or at least it is for me. I have to wonder how many people would take a Mercury Comet GT over a Ford Maverick… more»
Mar 24, 2018 • For Sale • 63 Comments
4-Speed For $4,000: 1978 Mercury Monarch
I don’t know if anyone has ever called a 1978 Mercury Monarch a “hot rod”, but this one has a 4-speed manual transmission which at least gives it a tiny step in that direction. This one is found on… more»
Mar 23, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Barn Find ASC McLaren: 1986 Mercury Capri
It seems to me these converted Mercury Capris get little to no love in the collector car scene. Converted by American Sunroof Corp. to the sleek two-seater you see here, values always seem flat despite the limited production. This… more»
Mar 17, 2018 • For Sale • 98 Comments
German British Ford: 1971 Mercury Capri
Being sold in Mercury dealerships didn’t necessarily mean that this 1971 Mercury Capri was anything that your typical Mercury buyer at the time wanted, or even could mentally wrap their heads around. They are rare to see today and… more»
Mar 9, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Foxy Cougar: 1982 Mercury Cougar GS
In 1980 the Cougar was smaller, now being based on the Fox platform. This 1982 Mercury Cougar has a smaller price, too: $2,950. The seller has dropped the price and this sure looks like a lot of car for… more»
Mar 9, 2018 • For Sale • 37 Comments
One Family Owned: 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis
We all dream about finding a low mileage family owned muscle car, but how about this 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis sedan? It features a picture perfect 429 V8 and only 34,904 miles! Appearing to be in excellent condition, this… more»
Mar 8, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
H-Code 390 V8 4-Speed! 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente
I don’t think of a “muscle car” as also being loaded with options, usually they’re bare-bones street machines meant to strike fear into the driver next to you at a stop light. This 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente has almost… more»
Mar 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Hidden Away: 1971 Mercury Colony Park
Hidden away in a tantalizingly car-filled warehouse or basement in eastern Pennsylvania, reader Pat L. has found us this super clean 1971 Mercury Colony Park. If you wanted a full-size wagon with hideaway headlights in 1971, the Colony Park… more»
Feb 17, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Italian Barn Find: 1938 Mercury 8 Convertible
This gorgeous 1938 Mercury convertible ended up in Italy by way of a service member who was stationed there. At some point, it was converted to what is called an “autostarter” for horse racing purposes! To say this Mercury… more»
Feb 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
429! Four-Speed! 1971 Mercury Montego Cyclone GT
Mercury’s first “Cyclone” gave the mid-sized 1964 Comet some sporty flair and muscle. By the time this 1971 Mercury Montego Cyclone GT hit the streets, the Cyclone moniker had moved decidedly upscale, not to mention moving the needle on… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Man-powered! 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 Convertible
Mercury’s sales literature for the 1967 Cyclone states “The man who loves the excitement of high performance will just naturally take to the Cyclone… Man-powered… This is the Man’s Car… for men who like their action big.” Wow! No… more»
Jan 31, 2018 • Stories • 37 Comments
Mystery History: 1950 Mercury Custom
Reader Derby A has been on the hunt. Not for a car or even for a hard to find part, but for information! You see, a friend of his late father had this 1950 Merc parked in his barn. Derby… more»
Jan 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
Big Block Merc: 1977 Mercury Marquis Colony Park
The 1970’s brought about a change in style, a change in performance due to the gas crisis, and station wagons were still the preferred family hauler of choice. In very nice survivor grade condition, this ’77 Marquis Colony Park… more»
Jan 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 40 Comments
Green Giant: 1969 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
Many wagons of the 1950’s and 1960’s offered great looks comparable to the coupes and sedans of the same make. As time progressed the wagons got a bit bigger and cheesier, somehow making them as cool as ever. Very… more»
Jan 15, 2018 • Sightings • 33 Comments
Reader Sighting: 1981 Mercury Capri RS Turbo
From Kyle – This car was sitting across the street from a building I was looking at repairing for a local property manager. At first glance I thought it just a Capri, but after a closer look I couldn’t believe… more»
