The Montego name was 'missing in action' throughout the years 1980s and 1990s but Mercury revived the Montego GT was made to replace the Cyclone and this resulted to significant increase in sales in 1972. The Montego GT, the sporty fastback coupe was introduced in the years 1972 and 1973. They used 118 inches span for wagons and sedans while for coupe models, they used 2,900 mm span.
The 1972 Montego was made on a single wheelbase and with elemental construction while the 1972 to 1976 models were manufactured on body-on-frame. In addition, their concealed headlamps offered additional difference and straightforward classification for 1970 Broughams and Villagers. The 1970 and the 1971 Cyclones and Montegos were best known for their grille centers and forward-thrusting hood. In the 70s, the Montego offered additional features such as the woodgrained MX Villager station wagon and the new 4-door hardtops.
A Mercury Montego accomplished victory in several NASCAR races. However, its name was not without its share of successes. By the middle of 1970s, the Mercury Montego had considerably grown in size and eventually the production was discontinued. The Cyclone edition was the entry of the division in the then-famous muscle car segment. These Mercury coupes and sedans were larger in build compared to the Comet and provided better performance and luxury alternatives.
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. Legend has it, the Mercury Montego got its name from Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The 1972 Montego was made on a single wheelbase and with elemental construction while the 1972 to 1976 models were manufactured on body-on-frame. In addition, their concealed headlamps offered additional difference and straightforward classification for 1970 Broughams and Villagers. The 1970 and the 1971 Cyclones and Montegos were best known for their grille centers and forward-thrusting hood. In the 70s, the Montego offered additional features such as the woodgrained MX Villager station wagon and the new 4-door hardtops.
A Mercury Montego accomplished victory in several NASCAR races. However, its name was not without its share of successes. By the middle of 1970s, the Mercury Montego had considerably grown in size and eventually the production was discontinued. The Cyclone edition was the entry of the division in the then-famous muscle car segment. These Mercury coupes and sedans were larger in build compared to the Comet and provided better performance and luxury alternatives.
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. Legend has it, the Mercury Montego got its name from Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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