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Mercury Concept: XM Turnpike Cruiser 1956 The end of Mercury: 71 years of history

Mercury  Concept: XM Turnpike Cruiser 1956 The end of Mercury: 71 years of history

The concept that will define the style of the Mercury 57. Mercury wanted to make a demonstration vehicle with emphasis on safety. If visibility is perfect in the device column Furthermore, the massive chrome tip in the center of the dashboard counters ready to impale you in the event of an accident is undoubtedly to put in the column under.

Mercury Marauder 2003 The end of Mercury 71 years of history

Marauder 2003

It could be really cool, especially since it had more competition from the Impala SS. Based on the Grand Marquis, she received a Mustang V8 (302 horsepower), a reinforced suspension, wheels 18 inch chrome shifter and the console dials with white background. Unfortunately, only 11,052 copies will be produced between 2003 and 2004.

1990 Mercury Capri -The end of Mercury 71 years of history

1990 Mercury Capri

Shortly after the introduction of the Mazda MX-5, Ford replied with this convertible manufactured in Australia. Well done! ... almost. The front-wheel drive (base Mazda 323), the engine a bit tight, driveability limited and uneven finish will not help the success of the new Capri will be withdrawn in 1994.

1984 Mercury ASC/McLaren Capri The end of Mercury 71 years of history

1984 Mercury ASC/McLaren Capri

While the Mustang car becomes fréquentable in 1979, Mercury receives a new variant, this time called Capri. An ultra-exclusive version was introduced in 1984, available in coupe and convertible, manufactured by ASC. Suspension refined, special wheels and roof specifically for convertibles (completely different from that of the Mustang convertible) are among the distinctions of this model. Only 433 will be manufactured in three years.

1983 Mercury Cougar - The end of Mercury 71 years of history

1983 Mercury Cougar

One of the few attempts to differentiate Mercury Ford products in the 80s. Having been based on the Mustang, the Cougar is the Mercury counterpart, the Thunderbird in 1974. In 1983 began the ninth generation of T-Bird. For the occasion, the Cougar gets a roof vertical wave breezeway roofs reminiscent of the 60s. This feature will last until 1997.

1973 Mercury Bobcat - The end of Mercury 71 years of history

1973 Mercury Bobcat

The Bobcat is Canadian! This version (barely) review the Pinto will be introduced to Canada in late November 1973 as a model 74. It will happen in the United States that the following year. The Canadians had rights to certain options not available in the U.S., like the fake wood panels (1977 model pictured).

Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II 1970 The end of Mercury 71 years of history

Cyclone Spoiler II 1970

This is one of the rarest Mercury's history. To fight effectively against Chrysler on Superbird NASCAR circuit, Ford Torino King Cobra concocted and the Cyclone Spoiler II. The program will be canceled at the last minute and only a few copies (known as 4 or 5) have been manufactured.

Mercury Park Lane 1968 - The end of Mercury: 71 years of history

The end of Mercury: 71 years of history Park Lane 68


A tribute to Steve McGarrett of Hawaii Five-0 series. Indeed, throughout the last 12 seasons that the series, McGarrett not roll in Mercury. There are whispers that it was at the urging of Jack Lord, who played the hero. A Mercury of the original series will also appear in a new version of Hawaii 5-0, as a symbol of continuity. The hero roll, meanwhile, in a Mustang 5.0. The pognes you?