Mercury

Another Home Run: 1949 Mercury M68

The key to business success is finding a niche and exploiting it. Just look at that Pet Rock guy. He figured people needed a pet that didn’t need to be tended to, and he ended up a millionaire for… more»

302 T-5 Swap Candidate: 1982 Mercury Capri

I’ll admit it: though I am a diehard GM and Mopar fan, I do have a soft spot for some Ford automobiles, including the Fox-body Mercury Capri. There is something about the Capri’s styling that looks more mature and… more»

1940 Mercury Eight Sedan Survivor

This is a true survivor!  Said to be all original, it ran as recently as two years ago.  For sale here on Craigslist in Bonners Ferry, Idaho with an asking price of $7,850.  Even though this is a four-door, it’s still… more»

Sweet Sun Valley: 1954 Mercury Monterey

You’ll need a hat on while driving this 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley, unless you: a) have the factory sunshield in place. b) only drive it at night. c) don’t mind getting the top of your skull sunburned, again…. more»

S’No Tempo: 1991 Mercury Tozaz LS-AWD

Never seen snow! Just kidding, of course, this 1991 Mercury Topaz LS-AWD has made easy work of driving in the snow for the last 26 years. This fancy Tempo is on Craigslist in Tigard, Oregon, just a few miles southwest of… more»

Power Tour Here I Come: 1978 Cougar XR-7

Every year, my Facebook account is inundated with pictures and stories from the Hot Rod Power Tour group. If you didn’t know, the Hot Rod Power Tour is a seven day, seven city tour featuring more than 6,000 vehicles and over 100,000… more»

Built Ford Tough With Canadian Style: 1953 Mercury P/U

Everybody loves an old truck.  Long before we needed trucks with heated seats, moon roofs, and the towing power of the Kill Dozer, trucks were basic transportation and work horses.  They lacked all but the basic amenities, rode rough,… more»

428 Big Block: 1966 Mercury Colony Park Wagon

Week after week, and month after month, I seek out interesting classic station wagons. Well this time I have found a jack pot as this ’66 Colony Park wagon has a factory “Super Marauder” 428 cubic inch V8 with… more»

Baby Merc: 1980 Mercury Bobcat

There was a time when Ford Pintos could be found just about anywhere, anytime you wanted one. This time was before I was born, because they have been a novelty throughout my life! As the Pintos seemed to slowly… more»

Clean Canadian Hauler: 1949 Mercury M47

Appearing mostly complete, this rarely seen counterpart-to-the-Ford F-series, Mercury M-47 is being offered here on eBay where bidding is at only $1,250 with less than a day remaining.  For those of you who don’t already know, up until 1972, Ford… more»

AM Radio Included: 1983 Mercury Lynx

Despite once roaming American roads in vast quantities, economy cars from the 80s are scarcely seen today. But if you were to spot one, it wouldn’t surprise me to learn it was a 1980s-era Ford Escort (extra points if… more»

Fair Deal? 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7

This one looked really good at first! Originally equipped with a 390 V8 and a four speed, as well as being the highly optioned XR7 model, this 1967 Mercury Cougar looked like a great project (apart from the aftermarket… more»

That’s Some Patina: 1949 Mercury M68 Truck

They really don’t build vehicles like they use to. As cool as modern cars and trucks are, I don’t imagine we will see too many of them still around in 68 years. While this ’49 Mercury M68 is a… more»

60 Years, One Owner: 1956 Mercury Montclair

Some stories never cease to amaze me as a writer for Barn Finds. You never know what you will see, or the history you will read on a classic car. This 1956 Mercury Montclair has been a one owner… more»

Patina Deluxe: 1947 Mercury One Ton Pickup

Ford introduced the Mercury pickup in Canada in 1946. They were identical to the Ford trucks except for a fancier chrome grill and trim. This pickup was left in a barn at the end of its useful life. It’s listed… more»

Never Go Back: 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham

When you love big cars and you mean it, this is the kind you buy. Big, black and beautiful. If you don’t love big cars, this one might convert you. It’s a 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham, with just forty-six… more»

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