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Top 10 Vehicles That Made their Debut at the New York Auto Show Over the Years

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Daniel Rufiange
We revisit some of exciting premieres that have marked the event over the decades

8 — 1995 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique

1995 Ford Contour
1995 Ford Contour | Photo: Ford

To wit, not every new product launched at car shows, even one as prestigious as the New York event, becomes a classic. The case of the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique duo is a good example. These models replaced the Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz, which, although they were not masterpieces, had been solid successes for the American giant. The adventure would last all of one generation for these models.

1995 Ford Contour, three-quarters rear
1995 Ford Contour, three-quarters rear | Photo: Ford
Daniel Rufiange
Daniel Rufiange
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 75 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 250 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists