1970 Mercury Marauder 429 X-100 Coupe

[@joepeel9233]

What a sweet time to be alive. Beautiful car!

[@thecolonel5209]

That horseshoe shifter looks like a ship engine room telegraph! AWESOME!

[@Cola64]

I had one in my Chevelle I remember we called it a Staple Shifter...

[@muddflappmohicann7639]

The 69, 70 XLs, and the 71 LTD 2DR had the horseshoe shifter. I miss that. I found a 76 Elite front sway bar and put it under my 71 LTD. Corners much flatter. This Marauder could use one.

[@ericvardek4108]

Seriously, what a beauty, Simply gorgeous. Many thankx.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Crazy ‘bout a Mercury! This is one of my only, very few, fav Ford products. One of my farm boy friends had one, a 70, in about 1976. As a dedicated GM guy, at the time (1976 I had a 68 Skylark GS - they were just “used cars” back then!) this was one Ford I wasn’t ashamed to be seen in the passenger seat of! Peace

[@jmflyer55]

You got it brother. That was back in the days when the roads were filled with cars like this. And we all drove full sized vehicles like this. The Marquis was one of my favorites at the time! Lol Unlike you, I was just the opposite and was a "Ford man" through and through. (Ford meaning Mercury and Lincoln also of course) I pretty much stuck with Ford products, although I did have a Chevy pick up one time and I also had a 68 Chevy Chevelle for a while. 👍👍😉

[@tojo2774]

First thing mid-westerns recognize is THERE IS NO RUST!!!

[@hotrod360]

Wow... such a magnificent car I'm literally drooling at the mouth seeing it in action and hearing the exhaust. Everything about it is awesome I can't wait to own one. Great video too! No annoying commentary or obnoxious music just the sweet sound of that V8 engine and showcasing all the cars features off. 10/10

[@chrismechanic6164]

When all 4 headlights are on, "something wicked this way comes!"

[@kimbarling4213]

Yeah it does look evil but kool as !!

[@Carlito-Fxwg]

I have always loved Marauders, they're up there with all my favorites, Grand Prixs, Rivieras, Coupe de Villes all those massive powerful, comfortable mid 60s early 70s American personal Luxury Machines that hauled ass...

[@marksolarz3756]

Nice! Similar to my 1971 Chrysler 300 it’s not a Tire burnout monster. There best on the highway and freeways....that long wheel base makes for a very comfortable ride....and plenty of power for passing! It’s really........a.........Heavy Cruiser! Never to be built again. Hide away headlights just another touch of class! No pillar...so windows down give a nice view! Nice!

[@1575murray]

The rear axle ratios in this and similar cars were deliberately chosen for highway cruising not drag racing. 2.45 or 2.76 were typical with the automatic transmission providing part throttle downshifts to give good passing performance. However even with the tall rear end gearing fuel economy wasn't very good with the 429 (I guess if you could afford to buy one you could afford the gas).

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@1575murray well, back in 1970 they didn't have plans to fuck' it up so thankfully yes it isn't built for drag racing aka limiting the amount of stock nice automobiles that are depleting each day. Not to mention the automobiles of the 1930's, by jove I wonder how little 1934 Ford's remain that are pristine.

[@user-mb7bn2uk6f]

That is one heck of a good looking car! I never knew that the car was that beautiful before. Definitely going to try and find out more about it and the history of the vehicle. Thanks for your posting it on here!

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

I'd find out the history of more than one vehicle. People always say the 1970's automobiles we're gaudi and hideous, but none of them have ever even seen them.

[@tobycleo]

Simply a gem from a long ago Byegone time !! this car should be in a Fast and Furious film it would dominate and scar the shit out of other cars

[@kimbarling4213]

What a stylish beast ! Then you see the egg shell capsule boring modern shitboxes in the street and you think ,how is this progress ! 1970 awsome year for American motoring and im an Aussie!!

[@jmflyer55]

What a beauty you've got there!! Just FYI: I'm probably the biggest fan out here, of the 1969-1972 Mercury Marquis/Marauder model line-up. I absolutely adore these vehicles! That being said, it's been a lot of years since I've owned one, and I'm getting the itch to go out and find one to purchase. And I expect to have to do aome clean-up, or even light resto work to it to get it where I want it to be. Mine doesn't need to be perfect, just decent, clean looking and a good driver. And I'll use it nearly as a daily driver again. So I don't need one nice enough to be in a museum!! Lol But that is a real beauty you've got. I've had 5 Marquis total, one of the 5 was a Marauder. (1970) I owned all if them back in the day, when we still saw them on the road! haha Yea, it's been a while. And the cars weren't that old at that time. (Relatively speaking) I owned all 5 if them between 1979 and about 1985. In 5 different colors!! (Yes, we used to have a nice wide selection if paint colors on cars in those days. Everything wasn't silver, black or gray back then like it seems to be today) I had one white one which was nice, with blue interior. A dark green one, with all dark green interior, (stunning), a dark brown with brown interior which was also very nice, (I think this brown one was the 72, because I think I remember that one having the high back "bucket" seats), and I also had one that was an ultra light pale blue color, with dark blue interior. (People used to always say the car was white! but it wasn't. It was a very very light blue) Anyhow, I've had both 2 doors and 4 door models. The two doors had those really long heavy doors! BUT, they were still extremely comfortable for tall adults in the back seat, plenty of leg room, and easy to get and out of, despite being a 2 door. And you can put 3 big people in back with ultra comfort. You can put 4 across the back seat in comfort as well. If you have a front bench seat, 3 can easily sit across it. So, 6 to 7 people comfortably. And be able to stretch out. GREAT vehicles. All of these came equipped with the large, big block V8, 429 cubic inch motor. They came with 2 barrel or 4 barrel carb options. (429-2V and 429-4V). BOTH if these engines were very powerful, providing more than enough power. Very high horsepower, and very high torque. A So, this 5000 pound vehicle WILL get up and really run when you put your foot in it, or, leave a burn out 100 feet long with am impressive "smoke show" of burning rubber if that's your thing. OR, load it up with 6 heavy people, and all the gear you can imagine you'd need, turn on and crank the A/C in the car, and then hook up your 8000 pound (or heavier) travel trailer to the back of it, and pull your camper over the steepest of mountain grades with EASE, and down the interstate like a dream come true, and NEVER be bogged down when doing so. And wave good-bye at all those newer pick up trucks you pass as they struggle pulling their camper up the same grade!! 👍😉 That 465 foot pounds of torque and 320-350 horsepower are a real treat at times like that. I pulled a 8900 pound camper all over the country with one of mine. Over the toughest mountain passes etc., and the ild girl never even broke a sweat. Lol But all that said, these are just great vehicles. Just as a daily driver, a large full sized sedan to put a large family in etc., and have class. Instead of some "mini-van" type vehicle. The only downside for many people is the fuel burn. These cars get 10 miles per gallon. A little less with your foot in it all the time. But otherwise, about 10mpg. If you're extremely light footed, you might squeak 12mpg out of it with cruise control on, on the interstate. But that's a maybe. So if you're concerned about gas mileage, this car is NOT for you. Holding roughly 24 gallons of gas, you're talking $125.00 to fill the tank. And you're gonna get about 230 miles out of that tank. So $125 to go 230 miles! Lol Of course back when I had mine, and we were paying 70 cents a gallon fir gas, I could fill the tank for $15 dollars. So 230 miles for 15 bucks was a different story. haha Anyhow, that's enough rambling on, sorry I couldn't help it!!! These are wonderful vehicles, that played a big part in my life many years ago, and that JUST seeing this brings back MANY fond memories for me. I'm unofficially on the "hunt" to find one, and I sure hope I can do just that in the near future. To hell with the price of gas, for me, it's well worth the expense of the fuel to drive such a beautiful car. THANKS FOR SHARING!! "J"

[@muddflappmohicann7639]

100% agree. I however had the lighter LTD with the 400-2V 260 horsepower and 400 foot pounds of torque. It was great and had the horseshoe shifter. 14mpg city 18 highway. people could squeeze into the back seat of this 2 DR easier than the Mark IV I had later. I never did tow anything though.

[@muddflappmohicann7639]

I got it in 78 with 69k and drove it for 12 years for 269k

[@jeffl1460]

Incredible. Thanks for that 3 minute leap back in time.

[@Cola64]

Jack Lord Approves !

[@jimcox4728]

I had a Mercury Montego with a 460, what a tuna boat! I wish I had it now?

[@splender88]

Not sure I have even ever seen one of these. Absolutely awesome car FY big and full of power!

[@paulappelle6338]

Your Honor I have to plead Insanity, cause I’m crazy about that dam Mercury marauder just beautiful man ❤️

[@rgrndu]

I’ve never seen this car before. It’s so cool looking!

[@gumby3123]

I remember when those ran the streets" nice car"!

[@chrismechanic6164]

I had a 70 X100. That sky blue color with a dark blue matte finish rear decklid.

[@HowardJrFord]

That is one fine looking automobile .

[@nogayvulf]

Удивительная машина!Ей можно простить большой расход бензина.Супермашина!

[@bannol1]

What a beauty and that engine sounds great…like a growling beast 😄

[@tracy4good]

I grew up in Southern California where all the cool cars hang out, but in all my years on this planet I've maybe seen 5 Marauder X-100

[@rustythebailiff9785]

Sweet ride thanks for posting. My dad had a 1969 or 1970.

[@donaldhetzler9143]

I would buy this car in a heartbeat, this black one is particularly a real "standout" of an automobile.. How would I arrive at a fair pricing guide for this auto ?

[@itsbadforyou4935]

Try classic showroom

[@mrnobody3161]

Hemmings

[@gdonham1203]

That is one cool land yacht.

[@g.g.6362]

Look out I'm comin' through! Beautiful, intimidating, full size luxury muscle.....

[@Clarc115]

What a beauty!

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

"Only Available....at the Sign of the Cat. Yowow!!!"

[@23classicscalifornia56]

Hi Douglas. I live right around the corner where you shot your video. I own a 69 x100 myself.

[@mmarciniak]

Cars were once BEAUTIFUL! Today, not so much!

[@gibsondrummer]

That is AWESOME !

[@carlm8821]

This over a Charger of the same year ANY DAY!

[@curtcollett2893]

Yep, but I'd have a tough time deciding between this and some of the 60's 300's.

[@mdlclassguymdlclassguy6488]

I had a maroon one in 1979 that I drove for a couple of years, it was rare then and drove beautiful the only problem was I really couldn't afford to keep gas in it so I sold it and bought a 72 240z , that was a fun car but I missed my big Merc

[@Bentley.777]

My first car was 1970 Mercury Marquis brougham same dashboard and steering wheel, and hidden head light,an 429ci

[@spooky3120]

I was expecting Jack Lord and Zulu to pop out!

[@marko7843]

Nah, the Diocese bought it because of the steering wheel... the Rim-Blow Steering Wheel! But seriously, a GORGEOUS, RARE body matched with a VERY Rare console. If only the license plates were real.

[@douglassmith1619]

I have the original license plates.

[@marko7843]

Oh, cool. Did the sacks in Sac stop allowing the 63 to 69 plates to be reactivated, after they started offering the style as private plates?

[@E34Benzin]

Perfect car except for the cheap modern radio.

[@pathbelow6652]

A very rare car..take care of her.

[@TheOneJPtv]

"The Car" Horror movie from the 70's used this exact model.

[@jeffdalrymple1634]

The Man's Car

[@gregmckinney7178]

Beauty and the Beast !!!!!

[@michelsaarloos4392]

What a Beauty

[@hiitsstillme]

This car seems to have certain styling elements of a Buick Electra 225 from a rear 3/4 view. Perhaps it's the fender skirts and road wheels... don't know. I'm sure it's more than a match in sheer size.

[@jbb8382]

Fantastic car !

[@tobycleo]

only other care of that era id put against it would be a 1968 buick wildcat ! a rear mid size powerful luxury car ..

[@artoodiitoo]

I can smell the gasoline just from the sound :>

[@daryelthomas9414]

Wicked.

[@cardo1111]

Sweet ride 👍🏽

[@quagmiredavis4117]

I bet docking fees are expensive... lmao 🤣

[@clintonflynn815]

The "A" letter indicates a 1970 California license plate and should be blue/gold. Why paint it black? Is it not illegal?

[@donaldwebb36]

THAT MOTHER-SHIP IS SSSSSSSUUUUWEAT

[@chuckselvage3157]

I want one

[@jamesdaple9951]

Nice!!

[@imanenigma3348]

Well it's no 68 Mercury Marquis, but I would take that 429 to replace my tired 390 FE. As much as I like the originality of the FE, the extra horses and cubic inches would be nice.

[@DaddySax]

I'm restoring a 78 Grand Marquis right now and I'm putting a race-built 302 in it lol

[@m.pietro9087]

A mild camshaft, a pair of short headers, dual exhaust a proper timing and you won’t be misanthrope 429.

[@leonarddeschambeault4450]

This car should have trunk lid and side painted flack black. It was from factory. They all did.

[@ThePauliebuck]

Great looking car, add 8n the rear an extra leaf spring or if coil springs up grade to cargo coil springs then add new coil over shock absorbers to the rear, 2 inches higher in the rear, better rake shows more rear tire and rim, now add 255/70/15 on the rear and 235/70/15 on the front, even better take.

[@a.k.a.A.E.]

a muscle car landyacht !

[@keithshevlin5427]

horseshoe shifter must

[@777morgan3]

the cats meow nw the lions roar

[@squiggymcsquig6170]

The tire squeek at 1:08 was lame -- that 429 and driveline will IGNITE those tires if you let it.

[@prun8893]

What do you call 4 priests in a Marauder?

[@davidkastin4240]

A.W.O.L. lol

[@Wildstar40]

Do you realize how rare this car is ?

[@douglassmith1619]

Yes I do.

[@davidmacdonald8882]

Sweet crusier.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly China wants to sell electric cars and lithium, all that combustion banning in the world is not about the environment, PRC dictates the end of use of all combustion cars worldwide. China told all politicians that they will stop business with underdeveloped countries that still allow CO2 emitting traffic aircrafts, ships or combustion based industry after 2030...I am sure USA and UK also will be forced by China into 100% electric traffic because today no industrialized country can afford sanctions by China.... China just rules the world...:-(

[@kodiakbear3519]

In my opinion, the 1971 and 1972 mercury marquis looks better than the marauder. It really does, it has more stlyle .

[@c.g.3931]

Bigg.

[@coyoteduster8919]

that burnout was a tad bit embarassing lol

[@fransmith8992]

who orders a 429 with a floor shifter and doesn't order a posi rear? SMH

[@douglassmith1619]

The Catholic Diocese doesn't do burn outs.

[@fransmith8992]

@@douglassmith1619 WOW. i didn't read that under your name before. so priests are not allowed to own anything by church rules. so, everything they buy is in the name of the church. even though they say a car doesn't belong to a priest, he is the only one allowed to drive it. so whatever priest bought it , he had some need for speed in his veins, especially to get it without a/c. i think this car was ordered. i doubt a dealer had an open end rear floor shifter with console, non a/c 429 x100 coupe sitting on the lot.

[@DanKirchner5150]

probably raffled it off

[@mrstevens70]

I hate videos that the owner doesn't talk about the vehicle. Let's get a little background information. Silent movies ended in the early 1930's.😐 Either way, nice car.😉

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

More importantly the awkward 70 feet it has to be away from the rest of the modern cars, I want a comparison, it's not like those plastic unglorified pods are there to help the scenery.

[@Wixom2200]

Why would the Catholic Diocese buy a sports car. Sounds fishy.

[@douglassmith1619]

I've got the original purchase order. So, there's that.

[@melonpopper6703]

Looks like a Chrysler or Plymouth Fury

[@ColinCottingham-j7c]

I want one