This little-known styling proposal from 1964 had little influence on future Lincoln-Mercury products, it seems, but we’d like to ponder the what-ifs. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mercury
Mercury’s Short-Lived Intermediate: The 1962-63 Meteor
Here’s an obscure, nearly forgotten chapter in Mercury lore: the mid-size 1962-63 Meteor, an upscale version of the Ford Fairlane. Continue reading
Video: Take the Blindfold Challenge in a 1971 Mercury Marquis
In blindfold tests, consumers declared that the 1971 Mercury Marquis rode better than a Mercedes-Benz or a luxury limousine. See the original interviews here. Continue reading
Video: People are Buying the 1950 Mercury!
Climb on the bandwagon with us and check out the 1950 Mercury, boasting superior ride comfort and a 255 cubic-inch flathead V8 under the hood. Continue reading
Video: Love That 1976 Mercury Bobcat
Mercury’s entry in the hotly contested subcompact category of the 1970s was the Bobcat, a dolled-up version of the Ford Pinto. Here’s the 1976 sales pitch. Continue reading
430 Cubic Inches and 400 Horsepower in 1958: The Mercury Super Marauder
The mightiest production engine from the Motor City in 1958 was a Mercury: the Super Marauder V8 with 430 cubic inches and 400 horsepower. Continue reading
Video: 1975 Mercury Marquis, Marquis Brougham, and Grand Marquis
Take a deep dive into the ultra-plush 1975 Mercury Marquis, Marquis Brougham, and Grand Marquis in this original dealer promotional film. Continue reading