In clear, beautiful color, this nicely preserved Ford Motor Company spot introduces the 1960 Mercury line. Check out the catchy rhymes. Continue reading
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Mercury’s Fabulous Failure: The 1956 XM-Turnpike Cruiser
Mercury’s XM-Turnpike Cruiser may have been a flop, but it was an influential one, foreshadowing the division’s 1957-1959 production cars. Let’s circle back for a second look. Continue reading
Triumph at Daytona: Mercury’s 1964 Comet 100,000-Mile Durability Run
This awesome 1964 Ford Motor Company film tells the story of the legendary Mercury Comet 100,000-mile record run at Daytona. We weren’t there to see it person, but here’s the next best thing. Continue reading
Video: Ed Sullivan Pitches the 1954 Mercury
From 1948 through 1962, variety show host Ed Sullivan was the face and voice of Lincoln-Mercury on television. Here’s Ed pitching the new 1954 Mercury line. Continue reading
One-Off Factory Fastback: The 1964 Comet Super Cyclone
Created for the ’60s custom car show circuit, Mercury’s 1964 Comet Super Cyclone was one of a kind. Here’s some backstory to the wild factory custom. Continue reading
Video: 1965 Mercury Wrist-Twist Steering
From the ’60s, a time when almost anything could seem like a good idea, comes Mercury’s Wrist-Twist Steering experiment. See the crazy automotive invention in action here. Continue reading