Who Makes Mercury Cars?

by Leo Wilkinson

Mercury car was a Ford sub-brand that produced cars between 1939 and 2011. Its models had a more premium look and feel than Ford cars, without being as upscale as those of Lincoln, Ford’s luxury brand.

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Who Makes Mercury Cars?

Mercury cars was formed by Edsel Ford – son of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford – in 1939 to give the brand a wider range of models on a par with those offered by key competitors General Motors and Chrysler. Mercury cars effectively bridged the gap between Ford’s standard models and those produced by Lincoln – the brand that it acquired in 1922 and which functions as its luxury sub-division to this day.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Mercury Make?

During its existence, Mercury made a wide variety of vehicles, including sedan, coupe, convertible and SUV models. Most shared components with related Ford and Lincoln cars, but featured bespoke design and technical elements. The positioning of Mercury shifted regularly, with sportier models offered during some periods and not others and the balance between value and luxury features moving back and forth over time.

Popular Mercury models include the Cougar, Marauder and Grand Marquis. After declining sales, Ford retired the Mercury brand in 2011 to focus on its core Ford and Lincoln model lines.

by Leo Wilkinson

Leo is a writer and editor specialising in the automotive sector. He has held senior roles at What Car?, MSN Cars, The Telegraph and Cazoo, and since gone on to write for brands including Auto Trader and CarGurus. Over the past twenty-plus years he has driven and reviewed hundreds of cars, from budget-priced runarounds to luxury SUVs.

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