Mercury is dead

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by JAYSMAV, Oct 24, 2010.

  1. JAYSMAV

    JAYSMAV Member

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    I opened my December issue of Hotrod this morning and saw that Mercury is closing its doors. I wonder how many guys wish they hadn't cut up thoes comets now. hehehe.
     
  2. don graham

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    Yep, Mercurys are now going to be orphan cars. Mercury has gone the way of others like Plymouth, Desoto, Olds and a host of others that were big names once.
     
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    Whoo-hoo! ..... my car just tripled in value! ....

    My heirs will be soooo happy to hear that.... It's not like I have plans to ever sell it.

    Dang ... maybe I ought to return it back to stock .... naaaaaah! :biglaugh:
     
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    I like mine to much to sell it. Good thing I have kept all my stock parts though.:idea:
     
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    The way things are going we'll all be driving "turdotas". Oh, I take that back,it'll be some kind of Chinese crap,we'll be stuck with!:(
     

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