Up for Auction is a really nice 1960 Mercury Monterey Black Convertible. This was my dad’s car and he had restored it back in the 80’s. It is still very much presentable and shows very well. I have had it for the past 10 years and had it gone through mechanically 4 years ago. At that time all new brakes were put on as well as hoses replaced that were aging. I take the car out a couple of times a year and have put less than 500 miles on it since my dad had passed away.

I can tell you that when I do take it out it's a real head turner. People approach me at gas stations and other locations were I have stopped and just want to look it over and talk about it and times gone past. It is truly a piece of Americana and everyone seems to want to take it in. This is a perfect Sunday driver that isn't going to win you first place awards at the shows but will win you a lot of fans on the road.

My dad was a great mechanic and an amateur restorer. I remember growing up in the 60’s and 70’s watching him work all winter long in a small single car detached garage on many of his projects through the cold Northeast winters. His first I remember was an 1948 Ford convertible that he would have to drive into the garage with it close to one side so he would have room enough to work on the other side around 4 feet. He would do all the mechanical and body work including painting. Later he aspired to build a 2 car garage were he continued his passion for restoration and this is were he restored this beautiful car. My dad was also a founding member of the Reminiscers car club in our local town. I loved my dad and this car, however it is time for someone else to enjoy his work and this beautiful car. It comes with a current New York State inspection. Following are some specifications I was able to find regarding the car.

From the inner Drivers door metal plate the following codes and what they represent:

0 = 1960

W = Place of manufacture Wayne

35 = 2 Door Convertible

N = Engine 383

76A = Body Type Convertible

A = Color Black

18E = May 18th Manufacture Date

7R = Transmission Standard

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I would be more than happy to show you the car if local or entertain a representative of yours.

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Report: Lincoln getting all of Mercury's ad dollars

Mon, 03 Jan 2011

Now that the curtain has closed on Mercury, Ford Motor Company will redirect all of its marketing dollars for the oft-overlooked brand to the Blue Oval's luxury outpost, Lincoln. In speaking to Automotive News, the chairman of the Lincoln National Dealer Council, Bob Tasca, Jr., said, "You'll see a lot stronger presence in the advertising of Lincoln in 2011."
Lincoln spokesperson Christian Bokich reminded AN that the automaker is "preparing the way for seven new or significantly refreshed vehicles" that will be launched over the next four years, and the largest ad blitz in 2011 will focus on the refreshed MKX crossover, as well as the MKZ sedan and its hybrid counterpart. Following that, Lincoln has plans to launch a completely overhauled version of its Navigator SUV, an all-new C-segment vehicle and the overhauled 2013 MKZ, which Tasca says will be "strikingly different from its Ford Fusion sibling."
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Automakers tussle over owners of 'orphan' makes

Thu, 10 May 2012

When General Motors put down several of its brands in recent years, it also let loose thousands of brand-loyal customers who will eventually need another car.
R.L. Polk Associates estimates there are more than 18 million cars from 16 discontinued makes on the road today. Those "orphan owners" have sales-hungry competitors seeing dollar signs. GM is offering Saturn owners $1,000 cash toward a Chevy Cruze, Cadillac CTS or a GMC Acadia. Ford is giving its Mercury lease customers a chance to get out of their contracts with no early-termination penalty and offering to waive six remaining payments if they drive off in a Ford or Lincoln.
Edmunds.com research shows the efforts are paying off somewhat for GM, with 39 percent of Pontiac owners, 37 percent of Hummer owners and 31 percent of Saturn owners taking delivery of another GM-branded vehicle. But that leaves as much as 69 percent of owners going elsewhere. Ford, Honda and Toyota seem to be attracting many former GM owners.

Kit Cat: Mercury Cougar makes perfect Bugatti Veyron substitute

Thu, 24 Feb 2011

Bugatti Veyron kit car - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you've got a pulse in your wrist and a snapping brain cell in your head, chances are you wouldn't mind parking a Bugatti Veyron in your garage. But for most mere mortals, scrounging up the cash for a physics-bending piece of 16-cylinder glory would require all sorts of unpalatable tasks. Fortunately for those who want to look the part without having to participate in human trafficking, the kit car universe has stepped in to save the day. All you need is a 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, a boat load of fiberglass and a little patience.
Oh, and $89,000.

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