I bought a brand new '76 Mercury Couger, which had claimed the Montego body. I've got a pic somewhere but they were very good cars. It had the 351Windsor engine. Thanks for the memories.
Gorgeous. Growing up in the 70s, you take for granted that those behemoths would one day not be around. There was some really beautiful powerful cars in the early 70s.
This Montego really pops with the Mercury yellow paint. I see the hood has more gap on one side, but this was how it was back in day. I know of one 1973 Cougar that had a huge run in the paint on the rear valance, and when re restored the car he left that run while he was having some paint touched up. I agree the 351 Cleveland is the big attraction on this car. It looks like it was done right and again the paint work looks smooth.
My grandfather has one of these in red with a white top and white interior with red carpet. He Bought it new in 1973 and traded it for a 1977 LTD 2D. I was young but I remember the car very well.
I had a 1974 montego with a 351 Cleveland motor, and a c-6 auto transmission from 1983-1986. I bought it with 76,000 miles. It needed a transmission rebuild. After that it was a good car with no issues.
1973 was my best year as a salesman at a Lincoln/Mercury dealership. I sold 14 Cougars and 26 Montegos, 4Lincolns and five Mercury Marquis Broughams. I also sold 7 Comets and four Mercury Capris. I think maybe I sold 15 or 20 used cars, all makes and models. It was a very good year for autos of almost all makes, I thought. I still have a Marquis Brougham, 2 Cougars and 2 Montegos, one of them a GT.
Back in 85 I bought blue one for $700. 351 cj with a 4 speed. I loved it until the insurance company told me because it had a Q in the vin, it was going to cost me over $1000 a year for insurance. At 23 years old I couldn't justify paying that. So I sold it.
Yes I used to have a 1973 Cougar it was a pretty cool car I picked it up from my neighbor and the rear quarter panel had some damage I got it really cheap at that time everything was cheap in the 80s anyway that car was fun putting down straps everywhere. my neighbors hated me. and it also had the 351 Cleveland I love the interior and mine also had the floor shifter and it has a really cool turn signals that car got me in some trouble but it was fun. Keep up with a great videos absolutely love your Channel because you guys ain't afraid to stomp on it if you know what I mean keep up the great videos thank you again.
@@RamblinAround I thought the Montego car was named after Montego Bay, California -- I wouldn't have thought the naming of the car reflected Montego Bay, Jamaica, but now I know better. Thanks.
The last year for the 351 Cleveland was actually 1974, including the CJ version, which was available in Torinos, Montegos, Cougar XR-7s, and the new for '74 Gran Torino Elite. This is a really nice car!
The Elite was first introduced during 1974 under the Mercury name as the Cougar. Late that same year Ford copied the basic body hardware with the distinctive two-headlamp front end we remember which had a two-tier egg-carton grille, Pontiac Grand-Prix-type headlamp bezels (from the 1971-72 Grand Prix) and modified Torino taillights. The rear quarters had the vertical parallelogram opera "Twindows." That was then launched separately from the Cougar as a Ford to battle the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The Cougar and Elite were now built side-by-side. There were also versions of the Gran Torino and Elite (luxury concepts) built on the Pinto platfoem, the Mustang Ii and Mustang Ii Ghia, respectively. With tbe Maverick chassis we got the Granada. The Elite was renamed LTD II during 1977-78 and with the switch to the Fairmont tooling, the Futura.
Nice ride. It's one of several I've been keeping my eye on. I was watching it when listed in PA at Salduttis car corner but could not act during covid as I didn't want to buy it sight unseen. It was listed at $11.5 k down in increments from $16.5 k+ just before it was marked sold and showed up at your dealership at 23.5 k. It will be interesting to see if you can move it at that price. Good luck.
Gourgeus stunning car love it, never seen this model before but holy jedi it could be the New batmobile 🦇 in black, superb car like a show car from the batcave 🦇, thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment ✌️ from tom your now and always 🤩 🤩
@@RamblinAround thanks oh yeas the New tv 📺 is awsome, we saw the New batman movie on dvd 📀, a very dark knight, thanks for your feedback always apriciated from tom your friend now and always 🤩 🤩
This is the rare Sport model which I think few were made. It was a GT without the fastback. I had one bought new in 73 but without the sport gauges. I want to say there maybe less than 50 1973 Sports were made (non fastbacks) maybe less than that. I may be wrong but info i saw was 3 Sport models made in 1973. The Montego GT, Sport and Gran Torino Sport made with gauge package. There were around 4,000 Montego GT made in 73. Mercury continued making the Sport Montego 1975 was the last year the same yr Gran Torino Sport stopped production.
@@RamblinAround The 429 had a smaller carb and less power. For the time, the 266 or 261 HP net was the strongest engine combination available that year. A 351 HO CJ made 275 HP, but it was only made for Mustangs, and only for a few months before the official 1973 model year. I'm from Australia zoo the Q code engine was 50 to 66 HP stronger than the already strong 216 or 200 HP net 4bbl 2V headed 351C we used until 1985 in deTomasos, Broncos, F trucks and Falcon based sedans till 82. The last Cobra Jet is The Most impressive emissions legal factory small block, a real Big Block slayer. Hold On Tight, the new owner!
That is a really great car I had one of these once I was out driving in the country back in 1992 and I saw one parked out by a barn so I stopped and asked about it and if they would be interested in selling it and they said sure So I went out and looked at it it had 108,000 miles on it factory air had the console Chrome shafter factory tach and was a 2dr with the 351cleaveland V8 I went back up and talk to the person and said I was interested and how much they wanted for it and they said would $50 be too much I about flipped I said I'll be right back what home and told my dad about it We brought money back for the car a battery some license plates and drove the car home 😎
I bought a brand new '76 Mercury Couger, which had claimed the Montego body. I've got a pic somewhere but they were very good cars. It had the 351Windsor engine. Thanks for the memories.
They are nice comfortable cars. I had a 77 T-bird with the 351W back in the day. It wasn't super fast, but it was a nice cruiser.
I bought a used Montego after I got out of the service in 78. It was fast (a sleeper) comfortable and a joy to own.
My dad bought my mother one when I was a kid theirs was gold and tan
Gorgeous. Growing up in the 70s, you take for granted that those behemoths would one day not be around. There was some really beautiful powerful cars in the early 70s.
This Montego really pops with the Mercury yellow paint. I see the hood has more gap on one side, but this was how it was back in day. I know of one 1973 Cougar that had a huge run in the paint on the rear valance, and when re restored the car he left that run while he was having some paint touched up. I agree the 351 Cleveland is the big attraction on this car. It looks like it was done right and again the paint work looks smooth.
The 1973 Mercury looks similar to my Ford LTD ... loved that road-trip car -- a lifetime of fantastic memories!
I had one of those cars back in 73 it was a fun car room for two kids and mom of course never failed us ever.
They are nice Cruisers the Q code is a real bonus then throw in the 9" rear. Wow. Thanks Jeff.
Yeah, it should be a nice comfortable cruiser. Thanks for taking a look Dale!
Beauty. Never knew this car existed!
Thanks for taking a look!
Nice car! in 85 my dad and I had 2 351c cars,1 351w, And 1 429. Always cool cars but HEAVY
Thanks for taking a look!
Sweet Mercury 💛 👍
Thanks for checking it out David!
Great looking car for the money
Lots of upside potential too…
Back when the engine itself was the size of most cars today
My grandfather has one of these in red with a white top and white interior with red carpet. He Bought it new in 1973 and traded it for a 1977 LTD 2D. I was young but I remember the car very well.
Hi Jeff,
That sure is a beautiful car,
Thanks for sharing
Hey Michael, thanks for watching my friend!
I had a 1974 montego with a 351 Cleveland motor, and a c-6 auto transmission from 1983-1986. I bought it with 76,000 miles. It needed a transmission rebuild. After that it was a good car with no issues.
That’s a good looking Mercury and the price is on point for today’s market.
Thanks for checking it out my friend!
1973 was my best year as a salesman at a Lincoln/Mercury dealership. I sold 14 Cougars and 26 Montegos, 4Lincolns
and five Mercury Marquis Broughams. I also sold 7 Comets and four Mercury Capris. I think maybe I sold 15 or 20 used
cars, all makes and models. It was a very good year for autos of almost all makes, I thought. I still have a Marquis Brougham, 2 Cougars and 2 Montegos, one of them a GT.
Back in 85 I bought blue one for $700. 351 cj with a 4 speed. I loved it until the insurance company told me because it had a Q in the vin, it was going to cost me over $1000 a year for insurance. At 23 years old I couldn't justify paying that. So I sold it.
Yes I used to have a 1973 Cougar it was a pretty cool car I picked it up from my neighbor and the rear quarter panel had some damage I got it really cheap at that time everything was cheap in the 80s anyway that car was fun putting down straps everywhere. my neighbors hated me. and it also had the 351 Cleveland I love the interior and mine also had the floor shifter and it has a really cool turn signals that car got me in some trouble but it was fun. Keep up with a great videos absolutely love your Channel because you guys ain't afraid to stomp on it if you know what I mean keep up the great videos thank you again.
Thanks Antonio, we really appreciate you watching!
Great video and great looking car!
My 1st vehicle was a 1968 Mercury Montego MX. I loved that car, especially the big back seat 😉 BTW it's pronounced Mon- teego
I've always pronounced it that way too, glad it's the correct way. They are nice comfortable cars for sure.
@@RamblinAround I thought the Montego car was named after Montego Bay, California -- I wouldn't have thought the naming of the car reflected Montego Bay, Jamaica, but now I know better. Thanks.
@@firedog6614 There is no Montego Bay in California.
Yes a very special car. Have you ever seen a Ford Granada? or Mercury Monarch.
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It has been a while since I've seen a nice Granada. My sister had one when I was in high school.
Gotta love that cobra jet
A fine looking vehicle 😀👍🏼👍🏼
The last year for the 351 Cleveland was actually 1974, including the CJ version, which was available in Torinos, Montegos, Cougar XR-7s, and the new for '74 Gran Torino Elite. This is a really nice car!
The Elite was first introduced during 1974 under the Mercury name as the Cougar. Late that same year Ford copied the basic body hardware with the distinctive two-headlamp front end we remember which had a two-tier egg-carton grille, Pontiac Grand-Prix-type headlamp bezels (from the 1971-72 Grand Prix) and modified Torino taillights. The rear quarters had the vertical parallelogram opera "Twindows." That was then launched separately from the Cougar as a Ford to battle the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The Cougar and Elite were now built side-by-side. There were also versions of the Gran Torino and Elite (luxury concepts) built on the Pinto platfoem, the Mustang Ii and Mustang Ii Ghia, respectively. With tbe Maverick chassis we got the Granada. The Elite was renamed LTD II during 1977-78 and with the switch to the Fairmont tooling, the Futura.
I had a 74 gt torino with a 351 4v CJ , that car was fast , never lost a race top end unlimited.
Beautiful montego there . Just for a heads up the 351 cleveland was still offered in 2bbl form in 74 , in 75 it was replaced by the 351M .
Love the blue for next to it
5 STARS!
I knew you'd like this one.
Cool ride!
Thanks for checking it out, glad you like it!
Hey. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Fabulous car 🚗
Nice ride. It's one of several I've been keeping my eye on.
I was watching it when listed in PA at Salduttis car corner but could not act during covid as I didn't want to buy it sight unseen.
It was listed at $11.5 k down in increments from $16.5 k+ just before it was marked sold and showed up at your dealership at 23.5 k.
It will be interesting to see if you can move it at that price. Good luck.
Gourgeus stunning car love it, never seen this model before but holy jedi it could be the New batmobile 🦇 in black, superb car like a show car from the batcave 🦇, thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment ✌️ from tom your now and always 🤩 🤩
Thanks for watching Tom, we appreciate it my friend! Hope you are enjoying that new TV.
@@RamblinAround thanks oh yeas the New tv 📺 is awsome, we saw the New batman movie on dvd 📀, a very dark knight, thanks for your feedback always apriciated from tom your friend now and always 🤩 🤩
The 1972 redesign of the Mercury Montego served as the basis for Ford Division's answer to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the Elite.
Looks like same gauge cluster that came with GT model
This is the rare Sport model which I think few were made. It was a GT without the fastback. I had one bought new in 73 but without the sport gauges.
I want to say there maybe less than 50 1973 Sports were made (non fastbacks) maybe less than that. I may be wrong but info i saw was 3 Sport models made in 1973.
The Montego GT, Sport and Gran Torino Sport made with gauge package.
There were around 4,000 Montego GT made in 73.
Mercury continued making the Sport Montego 1975 was the last year the same yr Gran Torino Sport stopped production.
4:13 1974 was the last year for the Cleveland. It was replaced by the 351M/400
Nice car man, does it have the tourqe box in it
Nice car, nice price, 266 HP in 73
Yeah, that's because they had gone to SAE net ratings. They still run pretty decent.
@@RamblinAround The 429 had a smaller carb and less power. For the time, the 266 or 261 HP net was the strongest engine combination available that year. A 351 HO CJ made 275 HP, but it was only made for Mustangs, and only for a few months before the official 1973 model year. I'm from Australia zoo the Q code engine was 50 to 66 HP stronger than the already strong 216 or 200 HP net 4bbl 2V headed 351C we used until 1985 in deTomasos, Broncos, F trucks and Falcon based sedans till 82. The last Cobra Jet is The Most impressive emissions legal factory small block, a real Big Block slayer. Hold On Tight, the new owner!
@@deanstevenson6527 Car Craft called it the "Little Big Block" it produced more horsepower than any small block @ the time, just ask Bill Elliot.
@@deanstevenson6527 Thank you for the extra info Dean, I appreciate it!
@@RamblinAround I shared this on my Facebook great video
Oh My 351 cleveland engine unbeateable is the same they put in the mustang 🎶
I'm a big fan of the Cleveland engine too. Thanks again Tom.
Nice but too bad its not a Mercury Montego GT with a 429-4V V-8 but it would carry a price tag to match.
That is a really great car I had one of these once I was out driving in the country back in 1992 and I saw one parked out by a barn so I stopped and asked about it and if they would be interested in selling it and they said sure
So I went out and looked at it it had 108,000 miles on it factory air had the console Chrome shafter factory tach and was a 2dr with the 351cleaveland V8
I went back up and talk to the person and said I was interested and how much they wanted for it and they said would $50 be too much
I about flipped I said I'll be right back what home and told my dad about it
We brought money back for the car a battery some license plates and drove the car home 😎
Love old cars. They have style. A lot of newer cars are way less attractive.
Nice👍
Mine is A/C brougham with less than 50k
I think 1974 was actually the last year 4 that High performance engine,the 351 cobra jet.
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Thanks for taking a look!
Is car still available?
Yes, I do believe it is. Here is the link: countryclassiccars.com/mercury-montego-1973/vehicle-details/?vin=call%20for%20vin%2013173
@@RamblinAround thank you
I have a green 4 door one with 68000 miles
Why would the cobra jet be in an MX and not the GT ? 😂
love the car hate the color red or dark green would be better