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Mercury

Mercury was an American automotive manufacturer founded in 1938. Mercury was created to sit between <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/ford/">Ford</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lincoln/">Lincoln</a>, thus creating an intermediate make. The first model produced by the company was the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/eight/">Mercury Eight</a>, which was introduced for the 1939 model year. Models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar">Cougar</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/">Monterey</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/">Montclair</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/park-lane/">Park Lane</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marauder/">Marauder</a> are just a few examples of notable cars produced by the company. For many years, Mercury was very successful, but as the new century dawned, the brand entered difficulties and was eventually discontinued in 2011.

Mercury was an American automotive manufacturer founded in 1938. Mercury was created to sit between Ford and Lincoln, thus creating an…

The Mercury Mountaineer was a range of mid size SUVs introduced for the 1997 model year. The Mountaineer was based on the Ford Explorer, and was built in three generations: 1st Gen (1997-2001), 2nd Gen (2002-2005), and 3rd Gen (2006-2010).

The Mercury Mountaineer was a range of mid size SUVs introduced for the 1997 model year. The Mountaineer was based on the Ford Explorer,…

Mountaineer

Mercury Eight

The Mercury Eight was the first model to wear the Mercury name. The Mercury Eight was introduced for the 1939 model year, and was created to sit between Ford and Lincoln as the Ford Company&#39;s intermediate make. Over its production, the Eight was offered in a variety of body styles, each fitted with a V8 engine. Production of the Eight took place over three generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/eight/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1939-1940)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/eight/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1941-1948)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/eight/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1949-1951)</a>.

The Mercury Eight was the first model to wear the Mercury name. The Mercury Eight was introduced for the 1939 model year, and was created…

Eight

Mercury M-Series Trucks

The Mercury M-Series was a range of pickup trucks introduced in 1946. M-Series trucks were largely rebranded <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/ford/f-series/">Ford F-Series</a> trucks mostly&nbsp;sold in the Canadian market. M-Series vehicles were designated by their Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, divided by 100. An example would be the M-47, with 47 referring to the truck&#39;s 4700 GVWR. The M-series was available with a range of inline six and V8 engines during production, which lasted until 1968.

The Mercury M-Series was a range of pickup trucks introduced in 1946. M-Series trucks were largely rebranded Ford F-Series trucks mostly…

M-Series Trucks

Mercury Monterey

The&nbsp;Mercury Monterey&nbsp;is a series of&nbsp;full-size cars&nbsp;that were manufactured and marketed by the&nbsp;Mercury&nbsp;division of&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;from 1952 to 1974. Deriving its name from&nbsp;Monterey Bay, the Mercury Monterey served as the replacement for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/eight/">Mercury Eight</a>, the debut model line of the Mercury division. During its production, the Monterey would be offered in multiple body styles, ranging from coupes, sedans, hardtops, and station wagons. Over its 22 years of production, the Monterey served as the flagship, mid-range, and entry-level offering of the full-size Mercury product range. The Monterey was built in seven generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1952-1954)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1955-1956)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1957-1958)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1959-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/5th-gen/">5th Gen (1961-1964)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/6th-gen/">6th Gen (1965-1968)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/7th-gen/">7th Gen (1969-1974)</a>.

The Mercury Monterey is a series of full-size cars that were manufactured and marketed by the Mercury division of Ford from 1952 to 1974.…

Monterey

Mercury Montclair

The Mercury Montclair was a series of full size cars introduced for the 1955 model year. For the first few years of production, the Montclair was the top model offered by Mercury until the introduction of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/park-lane/">Mercury Park Lane</a>. The Monclair was built as sedans, coupes, and convertibles, and was production in five generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1955-1958)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1959-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1964)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1965-1966)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/5th-gen/">5th Gen (1967-1968)</a>.

The Mercury Montclair was a series of full size cars introduced for the 1955 model year. For the first few years of production, the…

Montclair

Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser was introduced for the 1957 model year. The Turnpike Cruiser was the top of the Mercury lineup during its production, and was mainly offered as a two or four door hardtop, but a limited run of &quot;Convertible Cruisers&quot; were made to commemorate the use of a one-off convertible Turnpike Cruiser&#39;s use as the pace car for the 1957 Indy 500. For the 1957 model year, the Turnpike Cruiser was fitted with a 6.0L V8, but for 1958, a 6.3L and two 7.0L V8 options were available. For 1958, the Turnpike Cruiser was merged with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/">Montclair</a>, becoming the top trim level for the Montclair. Production of the Turnpike Cruiser ended in 1958, with the model being replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/park-lane/">Mercury Park Lane</a>.

The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser was introduced for the 1957 model year. The Turnpike Cruiser was the top of the Mercury lineup during its…

Turnpike Cruiser

Mercury Voyager

The Mercury Voyager was introduced in 1957. The Voyager was a series of full size station wagons, positioned as the mid-range offering between the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/commuter/">Commuter</a> and Colony Park. The Voyager was offered as a two or four door station wagon and was fitted with a range of V8 engine options. Production of the Mercury Voyager lasted until 1958.

The Mercury Voyager was introduced in 1957. The Voyager was a series of full size station wagons, positioned as the mid-range offering…

Voyager

Mercury Commuter

The Mercury Commuter was a series of full size station wagons introduced in 1957. The Commuter was the lowest priced full size station wagon, under the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/voyager/">Voyager</a> and Colony Park. The Commuter was offered as a two or four door station wagon, although production of the two door ended in 1959. The Commuter&nbsp;was fitted with a range of V8 engine options and was in production until 1968.

The Mercury Commuter was a series of full size station wagons introduced in 1957. The Commuter was the lowest priced full size station…

Commuter

Mercury Colony Park

The Mercury Colony Park was a series of premium station wagons introduced for the 1957 model year. During its production, the Colony Park represented to top wagon offered by Mercury. The Mercury Colony Park was built in six generations: 1st Gen (1957-1958), 2nd Gen (1959-1960), 3rd Gen (1961-1964), 4th Gen (1965-1968), 5th Gen (1969-1978), and 6th Gen (1979-1991).

The Mercury Colony Park was a series of premium station wagons introduced for the 1957 model year. During its production, the Colony Park…

Colony Park

Mercury Park Lane

The Mercury Park Lane was introduced for the 1958 model year. The Park Lane was a series of full size cars offered as a two or four door hardtop, as well as a convertible. The Park Lane was the Mercury flagship during its production, and was built in two generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/park-lane/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1958-1960)</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/park-lane/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1964-1968)</a>.

The Mercury Park Lane was introduced for the 1958 model year. The Park Lane was a series of full size cars offered as a two or four door…

Park Lane

Mercury Comet

The Mercury Comet was introduced in 1960. For its first two years of production, the Comet was sold without any make badging and it was only until 1963 that the Comet featured Mercury badging. During its lifetime the Comet was offered as both a compact model, and an intermediate model. The Comet was also noted for being the basis for the sporty <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cyclone/">Mercury Cyclone</a>. Mercury offered the Comet in five generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/comet/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1960-1963)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/comet/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1964-1965)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/comet/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1966-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/comet/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1968-1969)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/comet/5th-gen/">5th Gen (1971-1977)</a>.

The Mercury Comet was introduced in 1960. For its first two years of production, the Comet was sold without any make badging and it was…

Comet

Mercury Meteor

The Mercury Meteor was introduced for the 1961 model year. The Meteor was a series of entry level cars offered as sedans, coupes, and station wagons. The Meteor was powered by a range of inline six and V8 engines, and was in production until 1963.

The Mercury Meteor was introduced for the 1961 model year. The Meteor was a series of entry level cars offered as sedans, coupes, and…

Meteor

Mercury S-55

The Mercury S-55 was introduced for the 1962 model year. The S-55 was a series of performance oriented cars that were built in two generations. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/s-55/1st-gen/">First Generation S-55</a> was a performance focused version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/monterey/">Mercury Monterey</a>, while the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/s-55/2nd-gen/">Second Generation S-55</a> saw the car became its own model. Production of the Mercury S-55 ended in 1967.

The Mercury S-55 was introduced for the 1962 model year. The S-55 was a series of performance oriented cars that were built in two…

S-55

Mercury Marauder

The Mercury Marauder was a series of performance focused cars built in three distinct generations. The Marauder name originally featured for Mercury as the name of a family of powerful V8 engines, but starting in 1963, the name was used to title automobiles. The Marauder was initially the name for the performance focused trim level available for all full size Mercury cars, but it became its own model. The Mercury Marauder was built in three generations <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marauder/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1963-1965)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marauder/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1969-1970)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marauder/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (2003-2004)</a>.

The Mercury Marauder was a series of performance focused cars built in three distinct generations. The Marauder name originally featured…

Marauder

Mercury Cyclone

The Mercury Cyclone was introduced for the 1964 model year. The Cyclone was initially a performance verison of the Mercury Comet known as the Comet Cyclone, but starting in 1968, the Cyclone became a separate model. The Cyclone was built in four generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cyclone/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1964-1965)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cyclone/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1966-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cyclone/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1968-1969)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cyclone/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1970-1971)</a>.

The Mercury Cyclone was introduced for the 1964 model year. The Cyclone was initially a performance verison of the Mercury Comet known as…

Cyclone

Mercury Marquis

The Mercury Marquis was a series of full-size, and then later mid-size, cars introduced in 1967. The Marquis was Mercury&#39;s flagship model until 1982, when Mercury made the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/grand-marquis/">Grand Marquis</a> its own model. Prior to 1982, the Grand Marquis had been a trim level for the Marquis. The Mercury Marquis was produced in four generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marquis/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1967-1968)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marquis/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1969-1978)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marquis/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1979-1982)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marquis/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1983-1986)</a>.

The Mercury Marquis was a series of full-size, and then later mid-size, cars introduced in 1967. The Marquis was Mercury's flagship model…

Marquis

Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar&nbsp;is a nameplate applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by the&nbsp;Mercury&nbsp;division of&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;from 1967 to 1997 and from 1999 to 2002. While the nameplate is most commonly associated with two-door coupes, at various times during its production, the Cougar was also marketed as a convertible, four-door&nbsp;sedan, station wagon, and hatchback. With 2,972,784 examples produced, the Cougar is the highest-selling vehicle ever produced by the Mercury brand. The Mercury Cougar was built in eight generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1967-1970)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1971-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1974-1976)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1977-1979)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/5th-gen/">5th Gen (1980-1982)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/6th-gen/">6th Gen (1983-1988)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/7th-gen/">7th Gen (1989-1997)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/cougar/8th-gen/">8th Gen (1999-2002)</a>.

Mercury Cougar is a nameplate applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by the Mercury division of Ford from 1967 to 1997 and from…

Cougar

Mercury Montego

The Mercury Montego was introduced in 1968. The Montego was a series of mid-size cars available in a variety of body styles, and built in three generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montego/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1968-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montego/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1972-1976)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montego/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (2005-2007)</a>. The first two generations were based on the Ford Torino, while the third generation was based on the Ford Five Hundred.

The Mercury Montego was introduced in 1968. The Montego was a series of mid-size cars available in a variety of body styles, and built in…

Montego

Mercury Capri

The Mercury Capri was introduced in 1970. The Capri was a series of compact cars offered across three distinct generations: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/capri/1st-gen/">First Generation Capri (1970-1978)</a> was a captive import of the European Ford Capri, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/capri/2nd-gen/">Second Generation Capri (1979-1986)</a> was a muscle car based on the Ford Mustang, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/capri/3rd-gen/">Third Generation Capri (1991-1994)</a> was a captive import of the Australian Ford Capri.

The Mercury Capri was introduced in 1970. The Capri was a series of compact cars offered across three distinct generations: the First…

Capri

Mercury Bobcat

The Mercury Bobcat was introduced for the 1974 model year for the Canadian market, and 1975 for the U.S. market. Based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/ford/pinto/">Ford Pinto</a>, the Bobcat was a series of compact cars available as sedans, station wagons, and hatchbacks. Engine options included inline four and V6 units. In 1979, the Bobcat recieved a styling update, which lasted until the end of production in 1980.

The Mercury Bobcat was introduced for the 1974 model year for the Canadian market, and 1975 for the U.S. market. Based on the Ford Pinto,…

Bobcat

Mercury Monarch

The Mercury Monarch was a series of compact sedans and coupes that were introduced for the 1975 model year. Although the Monarch name had previously featured on models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/eight/">Mercury Eight</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/montclair/">Mercury Montclair</a>, this line of Monarch was an independent model. These rear wheel drive cars were available with both inline six and V8 engine options, and were in production until 1980, when the model was discontinued.

The Mercury Monarch was a series of compact sedans and coupes that were introduced for the 1975 model year. Although the Monarch name had…

Monarch

Mercury Zephyr

The Mercury Zephyr was introduced for the 1978 model year. The Zephyr was based on the Ford Fairmont, and was sold as a coupe, sedan, or station wagon. Engine options for the Zephyr incuded inline four, inline six, and V8 units. Production for the Mercury Zephyr lasted until 1983.

The Mercury Zephyr was introduced for the 1978 model year. The Zephyr was based on the Ford Fairmont, and was sold as a coupe, sedan, or…

Zephyr

Mercury Grand Marquis

Mercury first used the Grand Marquis name to designate the top trim level for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marquis/">Mercury Marquis</a>. In 1979, Mercury adjusted their model lineup, shifting the Marquis downmarket, and leaving the Grand Marquis as the flagship. Until 1982, the Grand Marquis was considered a trim level, but for 1983, it became its own model. The Grand Marquis was built in four generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/grand-marquis/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1979-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/grand-marquis/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1992-1997)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/grand-marquis/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1998-2002)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/grand-marquis/4th-gen/">4th Gen (2003-2011)</a>.

Mercury first used the Grand Marquis name to designate the top trim level for the Mercury Marquis. In 1979, Mercury adjusted their model…

Grand Marquis

Mercury LN7

The Mercury LN7 was a series of compact liftback coupes that were introduced for the 1982 model year. The LN7 was the Mercury version of the Ford EXP. These front wheel drive cars were powered by a 1.6L inline four engine, and were only available for the 1982 and 1983 model years, with a total of 39,675 examples built.

The Mercury LN7 was a series of compact liftback coupes that were introduced for the 1982 model year. The LN7 was the Mercury version of…

Mercury Sable

The Mercury Sable was a series of mid-size sedans and station wagons introduced for the 1986 model year. The Sable was the successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercury/marquis/">Mercury Marquis</a>, and was built in five generations: 1st Gen (1986-1991), 2nd Gen (1992-1995), 3rd Gen (1996-1999), 4th Gen (2000-2005), and 5th Gen (2008-2009).

The Mercury Sable was a series of mid-size sedans and station wagons introduced for the 1986 model year. The Sable was the successor to the…

Sable

Mercury Tracer

The Mercury Tracer was a series of cars introduced for the 1988 model year. The Tracer was initially launched as a subcompact model, but in 1991, it was shifted into the compact segment. These front wheel drive cars were powered by a range of inline four engines, and were produced until 1999.

The Mercury Tracer was a series of cars introduced for the 1988 model year. The Tracer was initially launched as a subcompact model, but in…

Mercury Mountaineer (1997 to 2010)

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