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Video: Take the Blindfold Challenge in a 1971 Mercury Marquis

Posted on August 30, 2023 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Mercury Marquis, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Video: People are Buying the 1950 Mercury!

Posted on July 26, 2023 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Mercury, Benson Ford, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Video: Love That 1976 Mercury Bobcat

Posted on July 5, 2023 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Mercury Bobcat, Mercury

430 Cubic Inches and 400 Horsepower in 1958: The Mercury Super Marauder

Posted on March 21, 2023 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bill Stroppe, Mercury, Mercury Super Marauder

Video: 1975 Mercury Marquis, Marquis Brougham, and Grand Marquis

Posted on March 17, 2023 by MCG

Take a deep dive into the ultra-plush 1975 Mercury Marquis, Marquis Brougham, and Grand Marquis in this original dealer promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1975 Mercury Marquis, Ford Motor Company, Mercury, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Marquis Brougham

Muscle for a New Millennium: The 2003-04 Mercury Marauder

Posted on February 28, 2023 by MCG

The dream of the classic Detroit muscle car never really died. It carried into the 21st century with the 2003-04 Mercury Marauder. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mercury, Mercury Marauder

The Drive of Your Life: A 1951 Mercury Film

Posted on January 31, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at the 1949 Mercury in an original Ford Motor Company promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mercury

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