Mercury S-55

Mercury S-55
1966 Mercury S-55 2-Door Hardtop
Overview
ManufacturerMercury (Ford)
Production1962–1963
1966–1967
AssemblyMain plant
Wayne, Michigan
(Branch assembly)
Metuchen, New Jersey
Pico Rivera, California
Hazelwood, Missouri
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size
LayoutFR layout
RelatedFord Galaxie
Mercury Monterey

The Mercury S-55 is a full-size car that was marketed by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company during the 1960s. Developed as a performance-oriented version of the mid-level Mercury Monterey, the S-55 was the largest vehicle of the Mercury "S" (Special) range introduced in 1962; its Ford equivalent was the Ford Galaxie 500XL and competed in the full-size luxury sport coupe market segment against the Chrysler 300H.

As consumer buying habits in full-size sedans shifted in the late 1960s, performance-oriented vehicles such as the S-55 fell out of favor, with personal luxury coupes and muscle cars taking its place. After the 1967 model year, the S-55 was discontinued; its role was largely taken over by the 1969 Mercury Marauder, produced until 1970.[1]

  1. ^ Kowalke, Ron (1997). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-521-3.