Beginnings The Mercury Monterey made its debut in 1952 as a high-end trim level of the Mercury Eight, designed to offer a more luxurious and stylish option within Mercury’s lineup. It quickly gained attention for its sleek design and advanced features, setting the stage for future iterations of the Monterey nameplate. In 1953, the Monterey … Read more
The 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone Sportster stands as a timeless symbol of American muscle car heritage. Introduced as part of Mercury’s performance-oriented Cyclone lineup, this iconic model captured the spirit of the mid-60s with its aggressive styling and potent performance. Design and Styling The 1965 Cyclone Sportster is renowned for its distinctive and bold design. … Read more
The 1949 Mercury Station Wagon stands as an emblematic vehicle of post-war America, blending utility with style during an era of automotive innovation. As part of Mercury’s first post-World War II lineup, the 1949 station wagon introduced modern design elements and engineering advancements that set it apart from its predecessors. Distinctive Design and Features The … Read more
Source: Ford Performance Each November, enthusiasts gather in suburban Chicago to ward off pre-winter classic car withdrawals by attending the annual “Muscle Car Nats” – drawing car people young and old who have the passion for classic Detroit horsepower. Although this indoor show is headlined by a Brand X two-seat sports car, the show is … Read more
Ringbrothers, the world-renowned custom car builders and parts manufacturer, created a resto-mod 1968 Mercury Cougar in 2020. The stunning Cougar makes a healthy 460 horsepower from its Ford Coyote 5.0L V8 engine connected to a 10-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission borrowed from the Ford F-150 Raptor. Ringbrothers gave the Cougar a frame-off restoration that included new … Read more
In the 1930s, Ford designers began work on a vehicle that would have more features and styling than was offered on any other current Ford product. As the vehicle neared completion in 1938, Edsel Ford and Ford Sales Manager Jack Davis decided to launch an all-new brand for the premium range to set it apart … Read more
Most enthusiasts consider 1969 and 1970 to be the absolute zenith of the original muscle car era. These two years served as the apex of the horsepower and cubic-inches curve. As is so often said to someone celebrating one of those dreaded decade birthdays (30, 40 . . . 80), “It’s all downhill from here.” … Read more
Lincoln-Mercury introduced the Mercury Cougar in the 1967 model year and entered into an exploding pony car market. By mid-1967, virtually every auto company competed to sell pony cars, so Lincoln-Mercury added several trick models for the Cougar, such as the GT, XR7 and Eliminator, which were among some of the specialty versions of the Cougar … Read more