1961 Mercury Meteors were the low-line full-sized car for '61, Monterey was the top end. It wasn't until '64 that Merc brought back the top-of-the line Park Lane series. The mid-sized Meteors of '62 & '63 were gone by '64, and the Comet got bigger. What a confusing marketing scheme!
I have a 1961 Mercury Monterey 4 door its a nice car
GunnarNiska95 4 weeks ago
That sounded a lot like Paul Frees trying hard not to sound too much like himself.
Unit63 5 months ago
That is such an awesome car! I love those old 60's Mercuries! I used to have a '69 Cougar. I miss that car.
tjhaywood100 1 year ago
A 62 Meteor was my first car. Got it in 74 from my brother.
thebes56 1 year ago
@thebes56 Great story, I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me.
Drivermatic 1 year ago
@Drivermatic Sounds about right
thebes56 1 year ago
Great Andy Griffith promo at 0:03 !!!
jed6271 2 years ago
1961 Mercury Meteors were the low-line full-sized car for '61, Monterey was the top end. It wasn't until '64 that Merc brought back the top-of-the line Park Lane series. The mid-sized Meteors of '62 & '63 were gone by '64, and the Comet got bigger. What a confusing marketing scheme!
jed6271 2 years ago
Was it sold only in Canada or the states too? I have the 63 meteor..great post by the way.
oldschoolen1 2 years ago
The Meteor and Monterey were both sold in the US (can't speak for Canada).
What a great ad...look so good goin' down the road! I have the '61 Monterey. Thanks for posting.
canine2 2 years ago