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Mercury, Ford's mid-range brand from 1938 to 2011, produced distinctively styled cars that bridged the gap between Ford and Lincoln. Classic Mercurys like the Cougar and Comet are increasingly collectible.
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1956 Mercury Montclair
$72,500
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1954 Mercury Monterey
$89,995
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1949 Mercury Eight
$134,900
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1946 Mercury Eight
$62,995
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1997 Mercury Cougar
$10,495
$12,495
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1957 Mercury Monterey
$29,900
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1972 Mercury Cougar
$14,500
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1951 Mercury Lead Sled
$43,500
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1968 Mercury Montego
$29,900
$32,990
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1964 Mercury Comet
$44,964
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1949 Mercury Eight
$59,900
$63,900
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1946 Mercury Eight
$26,500
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1964 Mercury Caliente
$46,900
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1967 Mercury Caliente
$34,967
Frequently Asked Questions about Classic Mercury
Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford, created Mercury inside Ford Motor Company in 1938. The first cars were introduced in November 1938 as 1939 models. Mercury was a medium-priced line, and Ford Motor Company launched it as an entirely new brand to fill the gap between its Ford and Lincoln lines.
Mercury was named after the Roman god Mercury, the winged messenger of the gods and the god of commerce. Edsel Ford made the final choice himself after company officials had weighed more than a hundred candidate names. Ford Motor Company's own history says the god symbolizes dependability, speed, skill and eloquence.
The first Mercury was the 1939 Mercury Eight, introduced in November 1938. It used a 239-cubic-inch version of Ford's flathead V8 rated at 95 horsepower and rode on a 116-inch wheelbase. Ford styling chief E.T. "Bob" Gregorie supervised the body design. Sources differ on first-year volume, with Ford's own history citing more than 65,000 cars and another account nearly 75,000.
Yes. Mercury was a Ford Motor Company brand for its whole life, launched in-house as a new brand and not bought from another maker. In 1945 Ford paired it with its luxury marque to form the Lincoln-Mercury Division. Many Mercury models were developed from Ford cars: the original Comet was an upscale version of the compact Ford Falcon, and the 1967 Cougar was Mercury's version of the Ford Mustang.
No. Ford Motor Company announced on June 2, 2010 that Mercury production would end in the fourth quarter of that year, so that it could concentrate its resources on the Ford and Lincoln brands. The last Mercury, a Grand Marquis sedan, left the St. Thomas, Ontario, assembly plant on January 4, 2011. Ford said Mercury owners would keep parts and service support at Ford and Lincoln dealers.
The Mercury Cougar first appeared for the 1967 model year and was introduced on September 30, 1966. It was based on the Ford Mustang but had a longer wheelbase, hidden headlamps and sequential rear turn signals. At launch it came only as a two-door hardtop, with a 289-cubic-inch V8 as the base engine. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year for 1967, and more than 150,000 were built that first year.
No. The Comet was developed as a compact for Edsel, and after Ford dropped that brand it was launched in March 1960 as a stand-alone make sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealers. It officially became the Mercury Comet for the 1962 model year. The early Comet was an upscale relative of the Ford Falcon on a 114-inch wheelbase for sedans, and the Comet name was last used for the 1977 model year.
The 1949-1951 Mercury earned the lead sled nickname because customizers lowered the cars, then filled holes and smoothed body seams with melted lead. The Henry Ford museum describes the stock cars as long, low and well rounded, which made them favorites of 1950s customizers. Early examples include the 1949 coupe chopped by Sam Barris and the Hirohata Merc, a 1951 Mercury reworked by the Barris brothers for Bob Hirohata.
The 141 Mercury listings on Classic Cars Arena right now include 140 with an asking price of $1,000 or more. Those are priced from $2,000 to $184,995, with a median asking price of $26,498. These are the prices sellers are asking today, not sale prices, and the figures change as cars are listed and sold.
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Classic Mercury Cars: The Stylish Ford Alternative
Mercury, introduced by Edsel Ford in 1938, filled the price gap between Ford and Lincoln for over seven decades. Mercury models often shared Ford platforms but featured unique styling, more powerful engines, and upgraded interiors.
Most Popular Classic Mercury Models
The Cougar was Mercury's upscale answer to the Mustang. The early 1950s Mercury Eight became an icon of the custom car culture, immortalized by James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause." The Comet offered compact performance, while the Cyclone delivered genuine muscle. The Monterey, Marquis, and Grand Marquis provided full-size comfort with distinctive styling.