Mercury was in the same boat as all the other U.S. automakers at the close of World War II. They were able to restart car production but would have to make do with warmed-over pre-war products for the first… more»
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Dec 18, 2023 • Auctions • 42 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Mercury Marauder 390
Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially for an enthusiast seeking something that will stand out from the crowd. This 1970 Mercury Marauder ticks those boxes, and although it has sat for twelve years, it runs and… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
430 Equipped: 1967 Mercury Cougar GT
The 1960s was undoubtedly the era of the horsepower wars as manufacturers sought to extract performance improvements by shoehorning larger and more potent engines under the hoods of their offerings. Mercury followed the practice by bolting a 390ci V8… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
California Wagon: 1978 Mercury Marquis 400 V8
“Woodgrain, or not woodgrain, that is the question”, to paraphrase Bill Shakespeare, who I’m just assuming would have been a big fan of full-sized Mercury station wagons. The seller has beautifully presented this 1978 Mercury Marquis Wagon here on… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big Cat Project: 1975 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 as FOMOCO’s second entry in the emerging “pony car” market. But with the redesign in 1974, the auto was repositioned as a rather larger personal luxury car, leaving its roots in the rearview… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Mild Mod: 1949 Mercury M-47 Pick-Up
When is a Ford not a Ford? When it’s made in Canada and called a Mercury. Here is a rare sight state-side, for sale on eBay, a 1949 Mercury M-47 pick-up. The bidding has reached $16,600 and the reserve… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Field of Dreams: Everything Under the Sun!
Yates Center, Kansas seems to be the gathering place for old cars to die. That little town is at the crossroads of US-54 and US-75 in the eastern portion of the state. In a salvage yard there lies an… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rare Cat: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Cobra Jet
For 1971, Ford’s Mustang got a new longer, wider, and overall bigger look. That also meant its Cougar cousin from the Mercury side of the family got the same since it shared much of its body shell with the… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Colony Park
In 1957, when gas was $0.28 a gallon, and until it was $1.14 a gallon in 1991, Ford’s upscale Mercury division offered its customers a very nice, often simulated woodgrain-sided, station wagon called the Colony Park. This eight-seat 1990… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Clean Cat With 17,200 Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar
As the cars of the eighties fall under the ever-watchful gaze of collectors, it is hard to find original cars in mint condition. While the occasional Corvette, Mustang, 0r Camaro has emerged from its tomb with a handful of… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Affordable Driver: 1969 Mercury Cougar
Affordable and solid First Generation pony cars are becoming more challenging to find, but patience can yield positive results. Such is the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar. It is a seemingly rust-free and largely unmolested classic that makes… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Beautiful Survivor: 1957 Mercury Monterey
Here’s a very tidy 1957 Mercury Monterey two-door hardtop on Craigslist in the Chicago area with a $11,500 asking price. Thanks to Rocco B. for this one.
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Termite Proof: 1954 Mercury Monterey “Woodie”
Station wagons with real wood bodies became somewhat popular in the 1930s, but interest died off in the early 1950s as they were expensive to build and maintain. Ford continued the “woodie” look by instead using fiberglass strips and… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Foxy Lady: 1986 Mercury Marquis Brougham
An unusual and rarely seen-today car, this Fox-body-based 1986 Mercury Marquis Brougham was downsized yet again from the previous generation cars, and it’s the last of the Marquis series to be produced – “Grand Marquis” notwithstanding. Looking almost like… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
10k Original Miles? 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
UPDATE 10/25/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, and some owners must be persistent to taste success. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This is the second time we’ve seen this classic,… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
16k Mile Survivor: 1969 Mercury Marquis Brougham
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Marquis was Mercury’s top-of-the-line car, sandwiched between Ford LTD and Lincoln Continental in the corporate hierarchy. They were big, luxurious automobiles that were powerful, too, with a 429 cubic inch V8 in the… more»
