The Meteor was a short-lived FOMOCO nameplate in the U.S. but well-applied in Canada. Mercury used it for just three years, two as a mid-size like this well-healed 1962 edition. Paired with the Fairlane at Ford, the Meteor was… more»
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43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet
Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»
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20k-Mile Survivor? 1960 Mercury Comet
When the idea for the compact Comet was conceived in the late 1950s, it was intended to be sold as an Edsel. When that company went belly-up, FOMOCO sold the Comet through Lincoln-Mercury dealers simply as a Comet. It… more»
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No Reserve: 52k-Mile 1988 Mercury Cougar LS
The other day, I was watching a ’70s neo-noir flick on Turner Classic Movies called Night Moves, starring Gene Hackman. After watching old movies, I tend to meander off into a haze of unnecessary research from critics and scholars, and someone… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 30k-Mile 1976 Mercury Comet
The last time the former Mercury Division of FOMOCO used the Comet moniker was between 1971 and 1977. It was a badged-engineered version of the compact Ford Maverick. The two cars used most of the same sheet metal and… more»
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70-HP Dockbuster: 1961 Mercury 700 Outboard
Outboard motors are tough to show here on Barn Finds. We have a horizontal format, since, you know, 99% of vehicles are horizontal. This 1961 Mercury 700 Direct-Reversing outboard is posted here on Facebook Marketplace in one of the… more»
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Breezeway Project: 1965 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was Mercury’s mid-range full-size product sandwiched between the Monterey and Parklane in 1965. The 4-door sedan, like the seller’s example, came with the “Breezeway” rear window which meant the glass was lowered and raised by the flick… more»
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Just Needs A Paint Job: 1967 Mercury Cougar
In painting, it’s hard to lay down the brush, just as in writing, it’s hard to lay down the pen. So many times, the first edition is the best, and I think that is true with the Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Survivor or Older Restoration? 1961 Mercury Comet
FOMOCO introduced two compact cars in 1960. One was the Ford Falcon, the other the Comet, sold by Mercury. It was envisioned to be an Edsel product, but when that division closed up shop, it ran without divisional badging… more»
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Triple Carburetors! 1955 Mercury Montclair
When you think of the year 1955, Chevrolet seems to suck all of the automotive air out of the room. Yes, it was a big year for them but they weren’t the only game in town – Ford kept… more»
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Wonderful Woodie: 1946 Mercury Station Wagon
Some classics are undeniably cool and are guaranteed to draw crowds of admiring enthusiasts. Even those who aren’t passionate about classic cars can find them irresistible. I believe that will be the case with this 1946 Mercury Woodie Wagon…. more»
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Trades Considered: 1955 Mercury Monterey
We’ve recently been fortunate enough to feature a few genuinely stunning 1950s classics at Barn Finds, and this 1955 Mercury Monterey continues that trend. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Bruce M for spotting a… more»
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Original Paint and Interior: Rare 1960 Mercury Park Lane Coupe
If an award had been given out in 1960 for the new car most likely resembling a mild custom, the 1960 Mercury would’ve won hands down. Just look at that unusual and very bold rear end treatment. The totally… more»
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1 of 23: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT Project
The Cyclone was Mercury’s version of a mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Production numbers were never large compared to the competition. In 1971, a little more than 3,000 were built and nearly three-quarters were… more»
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Older Restoration: 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop
Finding a classic that presents well, has no apparent rust problems, and is an affordable turnkey proposition can be challenging. However, this 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop ticks those boxes. The seller revived it last year after several years of… more»
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Rust-Free, Runs Well: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
With no Mustang-fighter on deck until the 1967 Cougar’s introduction and no intermediate body style after the Meteor was cancelled, the Mercury Comet had to wear several hats beginning in 1964. It was Mercury’s bread-and-butter economy car in addition… more»
