Road Cars - Mercury

The Mercure car, which was a French sports car produced in the 1980s by Automobiles Mercure. The Mercure brand was a relatively small manufacturer, and their cars are not as well-known today.

The Mercure brand was founded by Jean-Claude Poch, a former engineer at Citroën, and the company was focused on creating high-performance sports cars. The Mercure cars were built in France, with production starting in the early 1980s.

The most famous model of the Mercure brand is the Mercure Sport, a compact, lightweight sports car aimed at enthusiasts who appreciated a blend of performance and elegance in a small package. The design of the car was influenced by European sports car aesthetics, but it also had a distinctive French flair with its unique bodywork. It featured a 2-door coupe layout and was aimed at competing with other sports cars from manufacturers like Alfa Romeo and Renault.

The Mercure Sport and other vehicles produced under the Mercure name never reached the levels of fame and production numbers of other major French automakers, but they hold a niche place in automotive history. The cars were praised by those who had the chance to drive them for their sharp handling, lightweight design, and unique take on the classic French sports car.

Unfortunately, due to limited production and the small scale of the company, Mercure never became a major player in the automotive world. However, they are still remembered by classic car enthusiasts who appreciate rare, high-performance vehicles.