Mercury

4-Speed Project: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT

The Cyclone was a performance-oriented Mercury, in production from 1964 to 1971. At first, it was based on the compact Comet, then later as an extension of the mid-size Montego. In 1968, it found itself positioned between the Cougar… more»

Rebuilt Land Yacht! 1974 Mercury Cougar XR7

When the Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967, it was a senior-level “pony car” to give FOMOCO two contenders in that market space. In 1971, the cat got bigger and began to shed its pony roots. Come 1974, it was… more»

Mercury in Disguise: 1988 Classic Tiffany

In the realm of kit and replica cars, no manufacturer has such a contorted history as Classic Motor Carriages. I lost count of the number of “dba” (doing business as) names scattered through its history. As if the constant… more»

Pretty Solid Project: 1961 Mercury Monterey Convertible

American automotive history is littered with the demoted nameplate. The swanky Bel Air became predominately a fleet model by the late 1960s. The Impala was demoted by the Caprice, the Galaxie 500 by the LTD, and the Mercury Monterey… more»

Historical Kemp- 1940 Mercury Kustomized by George Barris!

If there were a Mount Rushmore for car customizers, George Barris should be one of the busts immortalized in granite. After running a successful car customizing business during the hot rod and custom heydays, George parlayed his skills into… more»

74k Mile 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible

This 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible is a stunning survivor. It has a genuine 74,000 miles on its odometer and is said to have led a sheltered existence in a dry climate. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

One of the most fascinating aspects of cars from the 1950s was the variety of interesting model names selected by manufacturers. I mean, can you imagine a modern company releasing a vehicle called the Turnpike Cruiser? That is the… more»

Mystery Car: 1953 Mercury 4-Door Sedan

When most sellers want their vintage car to sell, they list it with a full description (including history) and a variety of photographs. In the case of this 1953 Mercury, the seller has done the opposite. All we’re told… more»

Restored Woodie: 1953 Mercury Monterey

The Monterey was Mercury’s entry-point full-size product throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and into the 1970s. Station wagons were part of the mix, but after 1951 the true wood-bodied versions (aka “woodies”) were a thing of the past. Too expensive… more»

Drive It? 296 Mile 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7

Some classics leave buyers with tough decisions to make, and this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 is one such car. Its presentation is superb and it should provide its new owner with a comfortable motoring experience. The choice the buyer… more»

Good Starter Car: 1947 Mercury Sedan

One of the largest obstacles to overcome in our hobby is inertia. It takes a lot for someone interested in classic cars to purchase a vehicle to fix up, restore, or hot rod.  While many buy with their heart… more»

Barn Find: 1951 Mercury Coupe

Have you been constant in your automotive tastes? Chances are good that if I liked something when I was young, I like it now; however, I lost my affection for the “bathtub” Mercury of 1949-1951 as I entered my… more»

Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»

Mercury Family Hauler- 1956 Custom Wagon!

Priced at $25,000, this 1956 Mercury Custom wagon offers an intriguing case to examine for the current state of the classic car market. Located in Zellwood, Florida, you can check out this hauler here on Craigslist. Would you pay… more»

See-Thru Roof: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley

In 1954 and 1955, FoMoCo offered two products as a hardtop with a transparent roof. In ’54, there were the Ford Crestline Crown Victoria Skyliner and Mercury Monterey Sun Valley (in ’55, the Sun Valley was based on the… more»

Rust-Free Oregon Car: 1978 Mercury Zephyr

The seller of this beautiful 1978 Mercury Zephyr says that it’s a West Coast car and they bought it out of Oregon, which I think is the best place in the U.S. to find preserved, not rusted, not sunburnt… more»

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