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
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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
Muscle for a New Millennium: The 2003-04 Mercury Marauder
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
The Drive of Your Life: A 1951 Mercury Film
Here’s a detailed look at the 1949 Mercury in an original Ford Motor Company promotional film. Continue reading
Mercury’s Best Year: 1978
Founded by Edsel Ford in 1939, the Mercury brand celebrated its best year in 1978, and then soldiered on for another 32 years despite steadily falling sales. Continue reading
1953 Ford: The End of the Flathead V8 Era
After 21 years, the flathead V8 era came to an end for the Dearbon automaker in 1953. Continue reading