Check out this '68 Merc 4 X 4 at Barrett-Jackson this week. Pretty sweeeet.

I forgot that they rebranded Fords for awhile.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1968-MERCURY-PICKUP-188119

 

special truck too, because 68 was the last year Mercury pickups were made.
i had a 66 for about 3 months back in 1978-79. paid $50 for it not running. towed it home, did a tuneup on it, and sold it for $900

 

Learned something new. I thought the only Mercuries were the Mariner and Mountaineer!

 

nope. mercury pickup was offered in canada from 48 to 68. 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton just like we had here.
the canadians were also able to purchase their very own version of the falcon in 1960, called a Frontenac. it was a one year only vehicle, and was a ford falcon with different grill, tail lights, hubcaps, horn button, and exterior trim. the outstanding component of the trim was a very predominant red maple leaf.

 

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yes sir, that be the aminal.
these days they are getting as rare as hens teeth!!!

 

I suspect that the easiest way to find one and the cheapest way to buy one now would be to pay close attention to that can your tuna fish came in.

 

yup. there are actually some clones out there, people take 60 falcons and put the grill and associated parts on, then try to sell them for a fortune.
a smart person will check the VIN.
a not so smart person will get taken to the cleaners because they think they are getting a really good deal and do not do their homework.

 

There are a pile of Mercury's in western Canada

 

Guess there are some out there, and some don't have too bad of prices on them. Did find some 40's and 50's for $30+K (Canadian). I don't recall ever seeing one......

 

Other than badges are they the same as the Ford trucks?

 

pretty much.

 

I sold my 65 and 66 pickups to a fellow from Tulsa.

 

They were a little dressier than the Fords