![]() Mercury Cougar XR7The model also offered body-side black tape stripes with the “Eliminator” logo identified on the quarter panel, body-color dual racing mirrors, black wheels with hubcaps, and great looking trim rings. The Eliminator models represented the Cougar line well with a unique body exterior appearance which included an all black grill and a black hood scoop, which was also functional on the Boss 302 and 428-4V CJ engines. Also in this year Cougar was available in five models, a hardtop and convertible in both the base series and the attractive XR-7 line along with the high-performance Eliminator featuring front and rear air spoilers. The Cougar designs were refined modestly with a new vertical grille and a forward thrusting front end that attracted many consumers. On the inside, high-back bucket seats were standard for the consumer along with a new contemporary trim pattern. Marquis BroughamIn 1970, Cougar offered an all-new horizontal grille, new rear-end treatment and a longer overall length enhanced the sporty European road car flair of the Mercury Cougar XR-7. ![]() A new grille and tail lamp treatment also sold very well within the consumer market in 1970. The Marquis Brougham models had retained the Continental design look with minimal usage of bright trim. On the Marquis Brougham models, the interior and exterior design refinements offered several new comfort and mechanical improvements and a host of other new options. The Marquis, Marquis Brougham, Marauder and Marauder X-100 offered a new die-cast grille with a horizontal pattern and concealed headlamps. New front and rear end design treatments gave the vehicles a clean crisp appearance. All three car lines had their own distinctive design features that were shared in the classic design heritage of the Lincoln Continental. ![]() Mecury MarauderIntroduced in 1969 as completely new models, Marquis, Mercury Monterey and Marauder received engineering and design refinements during the same year. As an example, dark-ivy Green met or dark aqua met were just a few colors Marauder models were available in for the consumer market. The Marauder models were also produced in attractive colors. These models offered the consumer a great looking packaged roof designed with an option of a two-tone rear deck treatment. The interior trim package included a fully instrument panel with a functional recessed gauges that was set in the instrument panel pad.Īnother popular Mercury model that was introduced from Mercury’s 1970 line was the Mercury Marauder and Marauder X-100 models. Mercury Cyclone SpoilerAdditionally, the black front spoiler, located beneath the front bumper, helped to support front end aerodynamics for drivers. The base engine offered with the Spoiler models was a 429-4v CJ with ram air, backed up by the four speeds Hurst shifter which many young adults thoroughly enjoyed. The Cyclone Spoiler included a full complement of both functional and appearance sports features. The popular Cyclone spoiler models offered the consumer a front and rear end air spoiler that was standard equipment on all models sold. In response to that demand, Mercury introduced three new youth-oriented models into the consumer market: The Cyclone, Cyclone GT and the popular Cyclone Spoiler gave the Mercury division a broader coverage in the intermediate market.Īll of the Cyclone models were two-door hardtops with a rakish roof-line design that accentuated their top performance capability. Images: Courtesy of Robert Tate's Collectionĭuring the 1970s, American car buyers showed an ever-increasing appetite for a variety of premium quality vehicles. ![]() It has been responsible for some of the most recognizable models ever created on and off the road.By: Robert Tate, Automotive Historian/Researcher From classy convertibles to powerful muscle cars, this U.S.-based carmaker never fails to impress enthusiasts worldwide with its lineup of automobiles. The history behind this brand is as rich as it is long, and it has been gracing driveways for more than 70 years.Įver since the first model was released in 1939, Mercury has become a household name synonymous with high-quality vehicles. Picking the seven most memorable Mercury models of all time is no easy task. Nevertheless, they are no less admired by car lovers. Some of them came onto the market during the earlier years, and others were introduced more recently. Mercury cars have been around for years, and through all those years, there have been some great models. ![]()
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