Ford Experimental -Concept Vehicles

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Mercury Super Marauder

1964 Mercury Super Marauder was created by the legendary customizer George ( the king ) Barris for Mercury. It was powered by a 427 V8 and featured side-mounted exhaust pipes and a chopped windshield. The overall length was cut eight inches, and the wheelbase shortened four inches from the production Marauder.

The wheelbase of "Super Marauder" is five inches shorter and overall length eight inches shorter than the standard Mercury. It is built for two passengers, with no top. The windscreen and side windows are designed to eliminate the need for goggles at high speeds. Two futuristic headrests, located on filled-in deck area, are individually adjustable and contain rear turn signals. Velocity stacks are incorporated into the bonnet in order to accommodate a multi-carb system, not yet out of the drawing board stage. Engine is a stock 427 incher. Two front fender intakes feed air to the brakes. Exhaust exits through outlets located in stainless steel mouldings, just ahead of the rear wheels. The steering is two-handle type, utilizing conventional power steering. the exterior finish is "Golden Cinnabar," a bright Vermillion color

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Mercury Comet Escapade, 1966

This dream car was a high-performance roadster. George Barris customized this Comet in six weeks. The car was shortened sixteen inches and featured custom sheet metal, sequential turn signals, white leather interior, and pearlescent blue paint.

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Always cool looking at prototypes. Maybe a dumb question, but why is there a competing post? or is my double vision kicking in?

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Always cool looking at prototypes. Maybe a dumb question, but why is there a competing post? or is my double vision kicking in?

First and foremost please do not ever think any question is dumb.

What the saying  "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness"

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Mercury LeGrand Marquis, 1968

A dual action trunk lid based on the principle of the dual action station wagon tailgate has been applied with exciting results to a new idea car called the Mercury LeGrand Marquis. The trunk lid of the Mercury LeGrand marquis, including half the right rear fender, swings up from the rear and also swings over like the cover of a book to provide convenient, low loading height. This method also permits loading from the right side, affording the advantage of curb level access on city streets and protection from on-coming traffic on open roads. Other innovations on the Mercury LeGrand Marquis which have production possibilities include twin sun roof sections and unique interior lighting.

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very rare Mercury transporter

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1956 - Van-O-Rama

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 specially designed trailer with large plexiglass side panels was used to transport the vehicle; a standard Ford COE tractor pulled the trailer and its unique cargo.

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Mercury Cyclone Super Spoiler, 1969


The Super Spoiler cut the roof off of the production Cyclone and replaced it with a built-in roll bar. There were four bucket seats, and Marauder X-100 taillights. Notice the "duck tail" spoiler blended into the body.

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Lincoln-Mercury Montego Cyclone Sportshauler Show Car, 1970-72

Cyclone Sportshauler, Lincoln-Mercury's newest show car, carries a surprise in its trunk. The car, designed by Ford's Design Center, has a special compartment which stores an all-terrain vehicle behind the two front seats. The Sportshauler has a unique rear window and deck lid which form a rear door that opens electrically. When the rear is fully open, a tailgate drops to the ground to form a ramp and the vehicle is lowered by an electric winch. The all-terrain vehicle can be replaced by a minibike, snowmobile or other recreation vehicle. Cyclone Sportshauler will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, November 21-29 at Cobo Hall.

Mercury's Montego-based Sportshauler concept vehicle was a huge attraction during the 1971 Chicago Auto Show. The Montego Sportshauler was reconfigured to carried two-passengers and their all-terrain vehicles. Both spokeswomen posing with the experimental Mercury wore the trendy miniskirts, vests, wide belts and white boots. Visitors to the Mercury exhibit had the opportunity to be one of the three daily winners of a five-foot long stuffed Cougar feline.

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Mercury Antser 1976 another quality and informative post

Mercury's answer to America's driving needs in the late 1980s and beyond was shown in the proposed Antser concept car. The prototype featured an aerodynamic design, lightweight construction and a 1,200-pound electric hybrid power system. Anster was approximately the size of a Mercury Bobcat, and could seat 4-passengers (2-regular seats and 2-jump seats). A comprehensive computer-controlled electronic map display could be programmed to give detours and alternate routes, plus, the instrument panel displayed a computer-calculated average distance required to stop the car.

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From Hagerty online today - 10 insane concepts from Ford's Heritage Vault      https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/10-insane-concepts-from-fords-heritage-vault/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_UN_DailyDriver_Tuesday&hashed_email=fdb456c44c4ce6b1fc045174310048189f73c408c06b400ab5276ae1c03273df&dtm_em=fdb456c44c4ce6b1fc045174310048189f73c408c06b400ab5276ae1c03273df

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From Hagerty online today - 10 insane concepts from Ford's Heritage Vault      https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/10-insane-concepts-from-fords-heritage-vault/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_UN_DailyDriver_Tuesday&hashed_email=fdb456c44c4ce6b1fc045174310048189f73c408c06b400ab5276ae1c03273df&dtm_em=fdb456c44c4ce6b1fc045174310048189f73c408c06b400ab5276ae1c03273df

Excellent article,  thanks for the contribution

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C 50

Mercury called the Concept 50 a "concept for fun". The idea was to show the public what small specialty front-wheel-drive vehicles of the future might resemble. The Concept 50 had clean cab-forward styling resembling that of the 1989 Ford Probe production vehicle. The 102.6-inch wheelbase, 177.4-inch length, and the 50.6-inch height were also similar to the 1989 Probe. Created as a two-door hatchback, the Concept 50 was intended for 18-30-year-olds or young two-income couples. Features included a small multi-valve V6 engine and all-wheel- drive. The five-spoke wheels resembled those of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC and the 1990 Mercury

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Mercury One compact car concept, 1989


Ford and Mazda combined talents and developed the fiberglass Mercury One compact car concept. Outstanding aerodynamics was achieved by flush glass all around and smooth integrated body panels. The Mercury One indicated the design philosophy of future Mercury Tracer and Ford Escort.