Thank you for your interest in Mercury's automotive vision, the Topaz. I hope that you find the content of this web site informative and interesting, while learning about what makes the Topaz so appealing to automotive enthusiasts. Please explore the information here to learn more about the design and evolution of the Mercury Topaz and its positive effects upon the Mercury division.

The Mercury Topaz was essentially an underrated automobile within a highly competitive segment of the automotive market. The Topaz, along with its sister, the Ford Tempo, were created by the Ford Motor Car Company in 1984, in response to an apparent surge of small imported sedans from Japan and Europe. Company executives acted upon a vision that Americans wanted comfort and style in an automobile that was also economical to drive and to own, where the Tempo/Topaz models delivered upon that promise for the next ten years.

In the process, the Topaz remained a subcompact alternative to their larger cousins, the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Both models underwent two subtle redesigns to make them resemble the larger and more upscale offerings within the division. They offered excellent ergonomics and a spacious interior packaged within a smartly styled sedan platform, with engines designed for maximum efficiency with a minimum of gasoline and mechanical maintenance.

I trust that you will find the information presented at this web site to increase your understanding and appreciation of the design of the Mercury Topaz. I welcome your comments and suggestions!

Sincerely yours,

Paul Stuart Wichansky
CEO and President
Mercury Topaz Car Club of America