Legend has it, the Mercury Montego got its name from Montego Bay, Jamaica. It was first introduced in the late 60s as a substitute for the famous Mercury Comet and was meant to compete with the increasing number of imported cars. These Mercury coupes and sedans were larger in build compared to the Comet and provided better performance and luxury alternatives. The Cyclone edition was the entry of the division in the then-famous muscle car segment.

By the middle of 1970s, the Mercury Montego had considerably grown in size and eventually the production was discontinued. However, its name was not without its share of successes. A Mercury Montego accomplished victory in several NASCAR races.

In the 70s, the Montego offered additional features such as the woodgrained MX Villager station wagon and the new 4-door hardtops. The 1970 and the 1971 Cyclones and Montegos were best known for their grille centers and forward-thrusting hood. In addition, their concealed headlamps offered additional difference and straightforward classification for 1970 Broughams and Villagers. Read the rest of this entry »