As a curious, geeky car kid growing up in the 60’s, I remember seeing these Mercurys with their bizarre-looking slanted rear glass that could raise up and down. Wha?? One of their TV commercials showed a little girl asleep… more»
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Oct 3, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Clean Drop-Top: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
The First Generation Mercury Cougar spent years living in the shadow cast by its Ford counterpart, but the marque’s demise seems to have generated greater interest in these classics. They appeal to enthusiasts seeking a Mustang-like ownership experience with… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Obscure Muscle Car: 1980 Mercury Capri
In the world of Fox bodies, the Mercury Capri is perhaps one of the more obscure models to emerge from the platform’s numerous offerings. The Capri has always been a favorite of mine owing to its more muscular… more»
Sep 23, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve 1968 Mercury Cougar 390
Undeniably, some cars seem capable of ticking the right boxes and generating interest better than others. The First Generation Mercury Cougar is a perfect example because it took years to emerge from the shadow cast by its Mustang cousin…. more»
Sep 17, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rare 4-Speed: 1978 Mercury Monarch 5.0
The Mercury Monarch only lasted for a single generation, with production beginning in 1975 and lasting through 1980, but its timing was good as automakers were speculating that more buyers would be seeking a luxury compact that was relatively… more»
Sep 7, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Electric Dream: 1949 Mercury Monarch Custom
Some people say history never repeats, but I don’t believe that. The vehicle manufacturing industry proves this. The first quarter of the 20th century saw companies relentlessly develop internal combustion engines and the associated technology while adopting newly developed… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan
A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Record-Setting Debut: 1967 Mercury Cougar GT
Mercury joined the “pony car” wars in 1967, bringing the number of competitors to four (Plymouth Barracuda, Chevy Camaro, and Pontiac’s Firebird would round out the group). AMC would get on board in 1968 and Dodge in 1970. The… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
X-Code 390 V8: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar was FOMOCO’s second entry in the “pony car” market that the Ford Mustang largely gets credited for starting. It came out in 1967, the same year the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird joined the race. The… more»
Aug 20, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Blue Max Edition: 1989 Mercury Cougar LS
The Mercury Cougar got a redesign in 1989 for its seventh generation, which eliminated the unusually-shaped rear side windows the car had worn during its previous year along with some body refinements that resulted in giving it a sleeker… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
K-Code Drop-Top: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente
In 1964, the Caliente was the top-of-the-line Mercury Comet (except for the Cyclone performance model). As a convertible, only about 9,000 copies were built that year, so the number that may survive today likely doesn’t number more than a… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible
Mercury introduced its Cougar range as a more luxurious alternative to Ford’s Mustang. They did so despite the initial misgivings expressed by the parent company’s management, but it proved to be a wise decision. By the time Mercury closed… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Low Miles: 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible
The Mustang was a wild success from the get-go, so it wasn’t long before Ford granted Mercury’s wish for a pony car of its own. The Cougar, in development since 1964, was launched for model year 1967 as a… more»
Aug 13, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Floats On A Cloud: 1977 Mercury Marquis 460
This 1977 Mercury Marquis here on craigslist is one of the finer original cars I have seen listed anywhere. (Ok, I am partial to the color.) Located in Watervliet, Michigan, this car’s 45,000-mile odometer reading is easy to accept… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Family Since ’88: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Cougar is the car that nearly never was. Mercury management wanted a slice of the 1960s pony car pie, but Ford was initially reluctant to grant their wish. However, some pretty persuasive arguments must have been presented because… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
35k Miles One Prior Owner: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Over a 35-year production run as different types of vehicles, the Cougar is Mercury’s best-selling nameplate overall at nearly three million units. In its early days, the auto was a “pony car” and the second from Ford to do… more»
