In the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, which Mercury model is used in the car chase?
Answer
Mercury Cougar XR-7
In the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, a Mercury Cougar XR-7 is used in the car chase.
The Mercury belongs to Tracy, played by Diana Rigg, and is prominently featured during the pursuit and escape sequences. Its powerful American coupe styling contrasts with Bond’s Aston Martin DBS and gives Tracy a visibly assertive presence behind the wheel.
The XR-7 was a sporty Mercury trim associated with the Cougar line. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service uses the car for action rather than merely as background transport, helping establish Tracy as an unusually capable and independent character.
The Mercury is sometimes confused with Tracy’s Aston Martin, which appears in other scenes. The film also features Bond’s DBS, but the memorable American coupe in the chase is the Mercury Cougar XR-7. George Lazenby plays Bond in this single official film appearance.