- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Motorbooks International; illustrated edition edition (Sep 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0760305498
- ISBN-13: 978-0760305492
- Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 20.8 x 1.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,763,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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While the story of Mercury muscle cars may not be as well-known that of their Ford brethren, it is equally exciting. This Muscle Car Color History covers all the legendary editions of Mercury classics like the Cougar, Marauder, Cyclone and Cyclone Spoiler, and Comet. Detailed for the first time are the development of the Cougar XR 7, essentially an upscale Mustang; the evolution of the road-going Cyclone into its racing counterparts; and rare models and special editions like the Dan Gurney and Cale Yarborough Cyclones, Color photographs depict these seldom celebrated cars in mint condition. All Ford hi-po engines are covered.
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More "Comet" then Mercury!
9 Mar 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I like Classic and some modern Mercs so I got this book. The book seems to me to spend more emphases on the history of the Comet. I'm not a big fan of that car. It does go over the cougar,capri,marauder,and cyclone just wish it had more info and pics of these cars as well as some of the earlier classics. But If you a big Merc fan or just a FoMoCo enthusiast its definitely worth checking out. It does mention the 03-04 marauder but at the time this car was just a concept(same as production model with diff wheels)
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27 Mar 2012
Format:Paperback
This is another quality book from MBI: trade paperback, 128 pp, 1.25 pounds. More than 90 color photos and more than 50 b&w photos. According to the blurb...
"Mercury's foundation is built on up-scale intermediate and luxury cars, but the winged messenger holds a special place in the muscle car hierarchy. Mercury combined style, sophistication, and comfort as well as outrageous performance during the muscle car heydeys....
In Mercury Muscle Cars, every significant Merc from the sedan James Dean drove in Rebel Without a Cause to the latest high-performance Cougar is chronicled. Detailed information on the equipment packages, displacement, horsepower, torque ratings, and driving impressions is provided....
Beyond the cars, leadership directives, executive orders, and marketing decisions that guided Mercury through its muscle car years are revealed. But more importantly, the creation, manufacture, and evolution of all time classics such as the Comet S-22, Caliente, Marauder, S-55, X-100, Cougar, Cyclome, Spoiler, and Spoiler II are covered."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Birth of the Winged Messenger: Mercury's Early High-Performance Years
High-Performance Sizzle in a Small Package: The Comet, S-22, Caliente, and Cyclone
Mercury Builds Its Musclecar Foundation: Marauder, S-55, and X-100
Improving the Species: Mercury's Racing Program
A Legend on the Road and Track: Cyclone, Spoiler, and Spoiler II
The Luxury Sports Car: Cougar 1966-1968
Dawn of a New Age: Cougar and Capri 1972-1979
High-Performance Resurrection: Mercury 1990-2000
"Mercury's foundation is built on up-scale intermediate and luxury cars, but the winged messenger holds a special place in the muscle car hierarchy. Mercury combined style, sophistication, and comfort as well as outrageous performance during the muscle car heydeys....
In Mercury Muscle Cars, every significant Merc from the sedan James Dean drove in Rebel Without a Cause to the latest high-performance Cougar is chronicled. Detailed information on the equipment packages, displacement, horsepower, torque ratings, and driving impressions is provided....
Beyond the cars, leadership directives, executive orders, and marketing decisions that guided Mercury through its muscle car years are revealed. But more importantly, the creation, manufacture, and evolution of all time classics such as the Comet S-22, Caliente, Marauder, S-55, X-100, Cougar, Cyclome, Spoiler, and Spoiler II are covered."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Birth of the Winged Messenger: Mercury's Early High-Performance Years
High-Performance Sizzle in a Small Package: The Comet, S-22, Caliente, and Cyclone
Mercury Builds Its Musclecar Foundation: Marauder, S-55, and X-100
Improving the Species: Mercury's Racing Program
A Legend on the Road and Track: Cyclone, Spoiler, and Spoiler II
The Luxury Sports Car: Cougar 1966-1968
Dawn of a New Age: Cougar and Capri 1972-1979
High-Performance Resurrection: Mercury 1990-2000
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