For 1958, Ford Motor Company adopted a fresh marketing message, presenting all its car brands united under one corporate umbrella. Here’s the pitch. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mercury
Video: Road Testing the 1960 Mercury
In clear, beautiful color, this nicely preserved Ford Motor Company spot introduces the 1960 Mercury line. Check out the catchy rhymes. Continue reading
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