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07/06/2010 8:26 am
Rick tells me that Mercury has been officially killed off...a shame
07/06/2010 5:30 pm
Yes, it's very sad and unfortunate, John. Generally, a great history over the years
07/06/2010 8:09 pm
What was or is your favorite car that Mercury made & 1:43 model ?
08/06/2010 12:30 am
I believe Mercury died a long time ago - it has just been on life-support for many years
08/06/2010 12:53 am
My favorite has to be my first car, a 1953 HT bought used in '58 for $500. The best model I have is the Minichamps 1950. Fabulous detail for less than $40. I also have a fleet of Buby '54s.
08/06/2010 1:11 am
Right, Harvey. Ford just starved it to death by not making any unique Mercury models.
Unfortunately, for Mercury, Alan Mullaly has made it clear ever since he arrived at Ford, that he wanted a two tiered model offering, like Toyota has done with Lexus. This will bring it down to just Ford and Lincoln with plans to revive Lincoln already on the drawing boards. Some of Lincoln's recent offerings are showing signs of life!
08/06/2010 5:19 am
Another victim of middle child syndrome.