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more about #mercury more comments → that ain't the way to have fun, son: Seeing that Chrysler interior going to the crusher brings a tear to my eye. I love big-block land-yachts. #1969 more » Six Flags Over Tomsk: Dear people who consigned these beasts to the srapyard, What the hell is wrong with you?! Do you take pleasure in making us cry!?!? Love, Tomsk #1969 more » LTDScott: I actually know where there is an X100 parked in San Diego. Cool old beast. Unfortunately it appears to have been attacked by the tin worm since it's ... more » ABSORB: How does someone not realize the value of this car. They could have gotten way more for this car selling it at a discount on craigslist, then selling ... more » DrLemming: The X-100 was theoretically available with matt-black finish on the trunk lid area. Don't remember ever seeing one on the road. The Marauder was Mer... more » tonyola: Aw, man - this is so sad. Both cars are collector-worthy. They're amongst the last attempts by Detroit to make sporty full-size coupes before the mala... more » MushyHeirloom: I'm sure there's logic here, somewhere... ...no, actually, there really isn't. Can't even blame it on smog, or CfCs, or the other usual culprits. #1969 more » nollid51: Wow, such a shame. What kind of sicko would turn these babies over to the crusher? I mean, look at the front of the 300. Can't get any cooler than tha... more » Novaload: The MoPar was such a hoot---tiny little greenhouse, an acre of flat steel behind, an acre in front. Yeah, it was very funny...... *runs sobbing from ... more » UDMan: OK People, if you want to know more about the Mercury Marauder X-100, here is an article I penned a while ago. I haven't done one on this particular... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Wow, now you're just being cruel. These two are a real loss. Don't you have teams to torture instead of us, right now? At least these can't be blam... more » brc is never late, because of his v8: Wow, talk about dragging an old memory from the deep. Like a skilful psychiatrist, that not-really-a-popup headlight triggered something deep in my n... more » Plecostomus [Tyrrell]: Look at you car, I don't care you're an LN7, cause you're a LIE. You're an EXP, no matter what you label yourself, frogeyes. more » If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face: Man these things were ugly. I don't remember seeing any of these, and only a handful of EXPs. There was almost no market for a wheezy, frog-eyed Esc... more » Maymar: Let me guess, someone broke the rear window and the insurance company totaled this car. Still, although I'm more partial to the EXP, these would make... more » -
#downonthejunkyard
1969 Mercury Marauder X-100, 1968 Chrysler 300 Go To Crusher Side By Side
Have you ever seen a Marauder X-100 on the street? You'd think that having one of the all-time coolest car names of all time would have spared this monster, but you'd be wrong! More » -
#downonthejunkyard
I'm Not An EXP, Says Doomed Mercury LN7 To The Crusher
When was the last time you saw an LN7 on the street? This car going to the junkyard probably cuts California's LN7 population by 20% More » -
#downonthejunkyard
1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
I've been hitting the junkyards quite frequently of late, searching for interesting Cash For Clunkers victims, and some heartbreaking non-clunkers are showing up as well. For example, this Cougar. More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
1988 Merkur XR4Ti for a Euro-Trashy $5,775!
Historically X marks the spot, however Ford seemed to miss the target with their mid-eighties imports. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants to know if time has improved the perception of their aim. More » -
#downonthestreet450
Celebrating 450 Old Vehicles Down On The Alameda Street: Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury!
I've shot so many interesting street-parked cars and trucks in Alameda that I can't fit them all in one post without causing brownouts along the Eastern Seaboard. Today is FoMoCo's turn!
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#classicadwatch
The Jalopnik Favorite 48 Classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury Commercials
We've already honored our favorite Mustang commercials, but what about all those other FoMoCo vehicles? We've got 48 of them for you!
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#carshows
The Paint And Chrome Artwork of Billetproof Texas
Billetproof is one of our favorite series of car shows, highlighting vintage-style hot rodding, various elements of car culture, and taking itself none-too-seriously. This beautiful gallery of photos is a peek at Billetproof Texas. More » -
#downonthejunkyard
Two Doors And A Fastback Can't Save This Once-Sporty 1968 Mercury Monterey From The Crusher!
The junked Vista Cruiser was a sad sight, but I felt even worse when I found this Mercury a few rows away at the same yard. More » -
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#carpocalypse
Mercury Sable, A Eulogy: Farewell, Furry Friend
As the Ford Taurus returns, the Mercury Sable slips quietly into the night. The last one rolls off the assembly line Thursday. Today we say goodbye. More » -
#prototype
Get Ready For The Future Of Vehicle Steering, 1965 Style: Ford's Wrist Twist
Wouldn't it be great if the ladies didn't have to muscle that big scary steering wheel in order to park the Mercury? Sure would! More » -
#24hoursoflemons
Whores, Poker, And Thrown Rods: Get Ready For The 24 Hours Of LeMons, Nevada Style!
Racers will be on their own when it comes to locating whores and/or poker at the Goin' For Broken 24 Hours Of LeMons, but thrown rods will be provided early and often. More » -
#autoeroticalbumart
Cougar Straddles A Cougar
One of our favorite albums this year is Neko Case's Middle Cyclone — and not just because of her booming voice. At 39, she's just barely a cougar, but what she's sitting on definitely is. -
#lolcars
Meet Patches, The Convertible-Cruising, Burger-Eating Pet Horse
Patches the horse is not your average equine. His owners, Robert and Herbert Thompson, trained the horse to ride along on burger runs in their customized Mercury Grand Marquis and fetch beers from the fridge. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, Rocky Mountain Edition: The Mercury Park Lane Mystery Car
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Nearly two years ago, we saw the Mysterious Mercury. More » -
#downonthestreet
1969 Mercury Cougar
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Everyone loves the Mercury Cougar, right? More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Sunday DOTS-O-Rama, Tomsk Edition: Wheels For Victory!
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. We're back for more of Tomsk's Orange County photographs! More » -
#24hoursoflemons
The 24 Hours Of LeMons F—- Nonsorship Policy In Action
Remember the the 24 Hours Of LeMons Nonsorship Package, in which Detroit automakers were offered the opportunity to have their corporate names redacted from LeMons cars? More » -
#retro
Tired Of LS6 Chevelles And Hemi 'Cudas? Check Out UDMan's Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot!
You go to a car show featuring classic Detroit muscle, and you know who the stars will be: the same super-restored Boss 429 Mustangs, Hemi Super Bees, and GTO Judges you see every time. More » -
#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day: Ford Modular Engine
As Jalopnik's new Weekend Editor, one of my first acts will be to bring back a series I rarely had time for during the weekday grind: Engine Of The Day! More » -
#downonthestreet
Murilee's Down On The Street Favorites For 2008
Every weekday in 2008- except for Christmas Day- we saw another cool street-parked vehicle from the streets of Alameda, California. Now I'm going to share my personal favorite ten DOTS finds of the year.
