The 1989 Mercury Tiffany (commonly known as the Tiffany Classic) is a luxury "neoclassical" coupe designed to mimic the sweeping, extravagant aesthetics of 1930s luxury automobiles. Rather than being built from scratch, the car was constructed by Classic Motor Carriages (CMC) in Opa-Locka, Florida using a brand-new 1989 Mercury Cougar as the donor chassis and drivetrain. 1989 marked the final production year for this rare model, with only an estimated 1,500 total examples built during its 1984--1989 production run.
Key Specifications & Features
- Exterior Styling: The car is roughly 18.5 feet (6 meters) long, featuring massive stretched fiberglass front fenders, dual side-mounted spare tires, a custom front grille with quad driving lights, wire wheels with whitewall tires, and a rear luggage trunk bound with leather straps.
- Powertrain: It is powered by Ford's reliable, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter (302 CID) Windsor V8 paired with an automatic transmission with overdrive, channeling power directly to the rear wheels.
- Modern Amenities: While the outside looks like a pre-war classic, the interior features standard late-1980s Mercury luxury. It came equipped with leather seats, a digital instrument cluster, electronic climate control, cruise control, a power sunroof, and a signature musical horn.
- Collectability: Because it retains standard Ford mechanical parts, it is relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain compared to true vintage vehicles.
