As finder Olaf E. quite correctly noted in his submission, this was known as the Mercury Capri in the US, but the Ford Capri in Europe where they were manufactured. There’s an interesting story that goes along with this… more»
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Bad Decisions: 1939 Mercury Convertible
Where do I begin? This is not a barn find, though many might wish it had been left where ever it came from. What do you get when you cross a 1939 Mercury coupe with a 1990s Chevy Lumina? This… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1963 Mercury Meteor
In 1962 and 1963 the Meteor went from being a large car to an intermediate. It was the Mercury version of the Ford Fairmont. This Meteor features a V8 paired with an automatic and is claimed to have just 65,000… more»
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Collision Leaves Merger: Film At Eleven
What I think we’re seeing here is the result of a perfectly timed and placed collision between a 1951 Ford and a 1993 Mercury Cougar. We don’t know if either driver survived, but the merged car is for sale… more»
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Non-Haggard Merc: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
Merle Haggard’s home town of Bakersfield, CA is where this beauty can be found. I can’t imagine Mr. Haggard driving a light blue 1978 Mercury Zephyr, but who knows. This one is here on craigslist with an asking price of $5,000. Not a small… more»
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Road Ready: 1971 Mercury Grand Marquis Coupe
Apart from the period aluminum wheels, this 1971 Mercury Grand Marquis is remarkably stock. It’s been garaged for it’s entire life, which lately has been in Avondale, Arizona. The owner doesn’t give a reason for selling, but they believe it’s… more»
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Marcia, Marcia, Marcia: 1966 Mercury Monterey
This 1966 Mercury Monterey is listed on Craigslist and is located in the capital of Montana: Helena. What a great-looking design this is! The seller is asking $3,000 for this somewhat rare fastback-style two-door hardtop and it’s just waiting… more»
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Gold, Silver Or Bronze? 1956 Mercury Medalist
The Medalist was introduced for 1956 as a model at the very bottom of the Mercury line to enable the buy-up from Fords to be easier. Apparently, the strategy was not a success as the model was discontinued after… more»
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Screwdriver Required: 1973 Mercury Capri
Similar to dining establishments that allow you to saddle up to the bar with flip flops and a tank top, this 1973 Mercury Capri here on eBay follows the adage of, “No shirt, no shoes, no problem!” That’s because you don’t… more»
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Gentleman’s Mustang: 1987 Mercury Cougar
This 1987 Mercury Cougar 20th Anniversary Edition here on eBay has only 2,700 original miles and it’s already got a bid at $7,000. After seeing one of these in excellent condition at a you-pull-it this weekend, I’ve become a bit enamored… more»
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Big Bad Bus: 1960 Mercury NAPCO 4×4 School Bus
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Lance for the tip on this great bus! This rugged and rare 1960 Mercury NAPCO 4×4 school bus is here on eBay as we speak and it’s located down in Bogata, Texas, about halfway between Dallas… more»
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Sitting For 10 Years: 1969 Mercury Montego MX
While this convertible with great potential has been sitting for 10 years, it still starts and runs! It’s a little rough around the edges, but there’s a lot of potential here. The Montego convertible is located in Santa Rosa,… more»
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Touched by McLaren: ASC Faceoff
American Sunroof Corporation had a hand in developing a succession of limited-production vehicles for domestic brands including Ford and GM for a number of years. As of late, several of their products and one that’s a homebrew special have… more»
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Period Custom? 1953 Mercury Convertible
Here’s a cool old hot rod that was supposedly built 40-50 years ago. Someone has obviously made some “upgrades” more recently, but this could be an interesting one to have if the providence can be proven. Either way, it… more»
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Ran When Parked… 40 Years Ago!
If you are in the market for a project car from the fifties, may I recommend this 1953 Mercury Monterey? The seller claims that it was running when parked… 40 or so years ago! Some brake issues may have… more»
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The Sign Of The Cat: 1968 Mercury Cougar
This “upscale” pony car was the result of a search when I saw a ’68 Cougar on a TV show the other night and really liked it. I was wondering how expensive they were compared to similar Mustangs. If… more»
