Ford Mercury
If you have a Mercury with OEM Mercury Wheels on it, then you probably already know that Mercury was a marque of Ford and it was founded in 1939. It was discovered by the son of Henry Ford: Edsel Ford. The reason of Mercury was so it can market entry-level-luxury cars that were slotted between Ford models and Lincoln luxury models.
The name “Mercury” comes from the meaning “messenger of the Gods”; which is from Roman mythology; and if you love Roman mythology then you know way more than I do.
When Mercury was at it’s beginning, they were known for their performance and their Mercury Wheels.. I think, but their performance for sure. You can find the Mercury brand complete with Mercury Marauder Rims here in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and even in the Middle East! In around 1999, Mercury was dropped in Canada.. even though they were still marketing the Grand Marquis. Read more