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1995 Mercury Mystique Test Drive

Posted on 22. Apr, 2013 by .

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        To replace the popular but boring Tempo/Topaz, Ford wiped the slate clean and moved into the first phase of its ambitious globalization program. With it, the Ford Contour and mercury Mystique were born. Both compacts are based on a model that was created almost three years prior in Europe, marketed under [...]

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1996 Ford Taurus Mercury Sable Test Drive

Posted on 21. Apr, 2013 by .

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      In 1986, Ford made a bold move when it launched the first Taurus and Sable models. They were common sights across North America since then, but at the time they were a radical departure from the usual aesthetics and handling for American sedans and wagons. But their stylized lines and European type [...]

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1994 Ford Thunderbird & Mercury Cougar Preview

Posted on 08. Nov, 2012 by .

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      Out of phase. These coupes lost their popularity because they had not effectively adapted to the restraints of the time. Born too large and too heavy, they had no sportiness other than their name and styling, and a model from the Taurus SHO would be much more appreciated by the enthusiasts. From [...]

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1992 Ford Taurus Mercury Sable Preview

Posted on 26. Apr, 2012 by .

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Ford’s mid-size Taurus became America’s top-selling car for 1992, helped by a restyle that, though subtle, involved mostly all-new sheetmetal. LX sedans carried a $17,775 base price. Like the fraternal twin Ford Taurus the 1992 Mercury Sable was so subtly restyled that it almost escaped notice. A redesigned dash and optional passenger-side airbag were among [...]

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1988 Mercury Tracer Test Drive

Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by .

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This front wheel drive sub-compact was launched in Canada in July 1986 in 3 and 5 door sedan versions and in 1987 in the United States with the addition of the wagon. It is directly derived from the Mazda 323 from which it differs in only a few details. In its replacement role for the [...]

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1991 Mercury Tracer Station Wagon Test Drive

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by .

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Originating from the Mazda 323 Protege platform, the Tracer and Escort still share the steering and front and rear axles with their cousin. However the calibration of the independent suspensions has been adapted to the American taste. This popular line of automobiles was Ford’s battle horse and it had already earned the title of the [...]

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1991 Ford Crown Victoria & Mercury Grand Marquis Test Drive

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by .

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Body on frame full size American cars are all but dead, and as seen in 1991, this was the beginning of the end. Both GM and Ford redesigned their big cars for 1991 and 1992 respectively, both bringing new tech to an old idea, GM brought styling, Ford brought its first use of the modular [...]

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1991 Ford T-Bird & Mercury Cougar Preview Test Drive

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by .

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1989 saw the introduction to an all new Tbird and cougar. However without an available small block V8, even as an option, it left some buyers scorned. Two years later FoMoCo saw the light and introduced a slightly detuned version of the Mustangs 5.0 (actual displacement 4.9). Mercury replaced the supercharged v6 with the V8 [...]

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1991 Mercury Capri Convertible Test Drive

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by .

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Mercury’s Capri went full circle in the American market, in that it initially was imported, evolving for round two as a Mustang twin, and in it’s final interpretation, was again brought from over seas. In this version a Mazda 323 based unit from down under, that Ford sold as the Laser. Thought to mimic Mazda’s [...]

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1974 Mercury Cougar vs. Oldsmobile Cutlass Comparison Test Drive

Posted on 14. Jan, 2012 by .

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      In the Seventies, Oldsmobile’s Cutlass Supreme coupe established itself as a true American favorite, helping to keep the company coffers full. More than 172,000 Supreme coupes were built for 1974. Olds also launched a Salon package, to attract buyers who favored European touring sedans. Offered only in XR7 trim, Mercury’s enlarged Cougar [...]

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