1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Video 1 Owner 6.6L 400 V8 Classic Youngtimer Lincoln Town Car Ford Sedan

[@paulravitsky8293]

My late grandfather Rudy had the 1976 version but his was cream with white top and cream leather interior. He lived in Delray Beach Florida and I inherited the car after he passed away in 1988 at age 75. Still got the car. Car has 180000 miles. Love the car.

[@jinglejazz7537]

I absolutely love this car. I love the big American boats. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and we always had big cars. When they started downsizing them in the late 70's I so was unhappy with the results. I thought it was the end of the world. Nothing beats an old car big car ride. This colour was known as Robin Egg, a favourite in the 70's. I can imagine the engine is about a 500ci...big gas guzzler. Since the original owner drove it to BC, it no doubt avoided the brutal winters. BC lower mainland hardly gets much snow. Its the Canadian California...-3c is a cold day there, whereas Alberta is use to -40c. I lived in both provinces and I prefer BC winters. I take it she doesn't have a block heater on it. lol! Love the way you cruised in it. Just like riding in one back in the old days. I currently drive a 1992 Crown Victoria, which I refer to as the small downsized model. My dad had a 1970 Dodge Monaco, mother had a 1966 Ford Galaxie, which is what I dream of owning again. Love the car and the video. Don Frazer Bowden, Alberta.

[@ki809]

Agree, this one is one of the most beautiful car in the whole world, the Dodge Monaco too.

[@_EightySix]

It's so weird but I can actually smell that car just by looking at it. The interior and the exhaust. I'm 35 but there were still plenty of cars of this era on the road in my early life, and I remember riding in them. New cars are nice, but they definitely don't make them the same. Big heavy cars with V8's, so nice. Those plush cushy seats, big heavy doors, even the window switches were metal, the seatbelt clips. 🤤

[@davidhilderman]

My dad had a green one without the sun roof when I was growing up. Brings back great memories. Thanks for leaving this on! I am sure it is sold.

[@joshn938]

Nothing like the ride of a huge mid 70s land yacht.

[@mikeporro3311]

That engine is a Modified Cleveland with a diff crank for a longer stroke. They were said to breathe well. Pretty fast car for such a monster. Had this exact car in Antique Cream color. some punk kid pulled out from the curb tapped me in the side forcing me into head on. It still drove but was mangled . Had 186,000 on the clock and was still running strong. The 351M/400b is a great engine. They also dropped 460cid in the early 70s Marquis.

[@kendric1971]

Man this one brought me back..my grandma had a silver two door,,loved that beast..

[@byrondevon5983]

Thanks for the insight Nathan. My dad passed away in 2015 and left me this same exact car and I was looking for some upgrades to do and came across this video. I appreciate your video and you may be hearing from me soon because I like that TransAm you have on your sight.

[@Mr-Dont-Play]

My dad owned one when I was younger, and it ran for 240K miles. I first learned to drive in this very car.

[@MAGNUM05]

Gotta love any car from the '70s that are still in all original condition! This car is a time capsule!

[@johnmaki3046]

The Fords, Mercs, and Lincolns of the era were tolerable! The MoPars, while concocted of CHEAP parts (EXCEPT for their drivetrains) WERE FAR BETTER! G.M.s were ALWAYS "the brand of choice" by those who ACTUALLY BELIEVED their advertising!

[@rogueranger7989]

🔥 A BLAST FROM THE PAST 🔥 This Is When Cars Were Made 🇺🇸

[@carconnoisseur4615]

This car is so nostalgic to me because my Grand pops had one when I was a kid this car was a land yacht seriously RIP Wilson Holmes

[@carconnoisseur4615]

Nathan Ive been a big fan of yours for tlongest you've made it when you have black fans lol jk keep in touch oneday hopefully I'll buy an S Class from you Even though I cant drive due to my Visual impairment but somebody will drive me Keep in touch Sheldon

[@toddwhite7671]

+Sheldon Holmes Me to Sheldon but for me it was my Pops and it was the car he taught me to drive in LOL !!RIP Bob White

[@carconnoisseur4615]

Wow lol if you learned how to drive in that landyacht you must be a great driver Nice to know this car holds so much nostalgia for us both take care

[@Nerd13010]

The car literally needed to be left exactly as it was, to preserve it's original life

[@stephenbergin1181]

It is in Ireland. I drove it back from Southampton to Dublin.What a great car and what a good guy to deal with. Tell Samantha paddy is very happy with it.Hope u have more big cars like this soon.

[@wms434]

I am brazilian and i like very much the american cars! It´s fantastic car! Congratulations!

[@justinjoseph6966]

Thanks so much for sharing the history of this great vehicle! What an absolute gem of a time capsule! LOVE IT!

[@MrMenefrego1]

My-oh-my, what fond memories this wonderful old Merc evokes in me! My father bought a magnificent dove gray '78 Mercury, Marquis for my mother. It had wall-to-wall luxury, with a 460-ci, and she rode like you were floating on a cloud!

[@Ptm6569]

we had a 78 marquis yeah was like a limo if you could drive those you could drive anything they don't make them like that anymore

[@roncanty3206]

I had the two door version of this car same color and everything, oh the memories, lost my innocence in it,LOL

[@mikefleck7659]

I just bought a 1978 mercury grand marquis with 38000 original miles on it and I love it. The car wasn’t driven much at all and it’s awesome.

[@mattcrooke8321]

Im from the UK, and it is SO SO cool seeing this '70's US cars. They always look so smooth and effortless to drive. Its such a shame they arent commonplace on the roads here!!!

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

mom: get a Fiat punto Sister: get a Chevy Cruze dad: this. me: I love my Dad

[@TKLm80]

Beautiful land yacht! I love that colour, nearby me lives an old guy, who drives mint condition W114 200D, which has similar colour.

[@garydunn3037]

This is one of the last of what we call over here in the UK "Land Yachts" They are big, flambuoyant automobiles. I absolutely love them. Thanks for posting.

[@kertamo6721]

That is an absolutely beautiful car. Love it!

[@michaelreyes7641]

Oh yeah like you just mentioned about the interior i also just love the velvet cozy comfortable interior in these luxury boats!!

[@KoldingDenmark]

Had a 1976 Grand Marquis and loved it.

[@retroolschool]

if powder blue ever comes back on new cars, along with white wall tires, hood ornaments, DETAILS, then theres hope from our modern boring econoboxes....

[@nathanielfarley286]

not likely, Ford discontinued the Towncar, Continental, Marquis, Crown Victoria, and Marauder

[@101Volts]

+Nathaniel Farley Buick revived the Roadmaster years after its initial discontinuation, Ford could revive cars like the Continental.

[@nathanielfarley286]

Until they do I'm keeping mine, the revival will probably suck though. I love 90s Roadmasters but even those aren't like the original

[@BRBingeDrinker]

I know this post is old, but they revived the crown vics once before. They might come back in a decade or so, but they won't be what they used to be, i'll tell you that.

[@VDPEFi]

Want it! I had a 1978 Ford LTD Wagon a few years ago, and in England that is a rare sight believe me! It was the coolest car ever, it went to Germany though and I miss it! Ship to UK? LOL

[@houseofno]

This was the last year of the full sized vehicles as the next year Ford downsized this vehicle to the Panther platform for the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car from 1979 to 2011.

[@Skyisthelimit4me]

It's amazing how that big block torque pushes that car off the line up to 30mph in that super tall first gear so effortlessly like that lol. I never understood why they used a 3 speed but i see now with all that torque 3 is all you need and they're more reliable than the 4 speeds.

[@waynemullally6423]

A beauty! I hope it has the 460 and not that 400 - 351 modified. That was junk. I had a beautiful 78 grand marquis. But that 400 cubic inch motor was a dog. When my big brother the would be racing car driver blew the motor he left it on the side of the highway and took the plates. It was never heard from again. That was 30 years ago. Now I have a 2004 ultimate edition Merc, my dream car. Thanks for posting!

[@aloisleon6918]

Woooooooow awesome car....driving this car to the heaven

[@christiansanden8005]

I love those fullsize american cars, just awesome!

[@elgatonegro7719]

It´s The American Car!!! Here in Mexico this car was power and affluence simbol. I have 99 Marquis now. Congratulations this is an excelllent vehicle.

[@davf.]

Loving your cars Nathan. Very good descriptions. Good job, keep up the good work.

[@wheelsofspeed6339]

This is a beautiful big car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nogayvulf]

Это больше чем автомобиль.Это уже из области искусства.Отличный автомобиль,не сложный по конструктиву,а значит надёжный.

[@UTNavySeabee289]

I owned a 1978 Grand Marquis Brougham with 460 4Barrel, Dual Flowmasters with exact same colors. It was a great driver.

[@johnwest2204]

I love these big late 70s Ford's, great job 👍

[@Buttscum]

wow, what a beautiful old boat!!

[@flyguy5941]

I have a 1977 two door, burgundy vinyl top, white body, burgundy cloth interior, 88,000 original miles love it.

[@crafty_ostrich-minecraft8427]

Nice car. My family had a 76 mercury marquis 2 door light yellow color when I was a kid. Same motor. Hope it finds a good home.

[@danalenz5283]

my dad hadone the car delivers the softest and smoothest ride ever...the suspensionis out of this world

[@joshn938]

About as smooth a ride as you can get without the car saying "Rolls Royce" on the back.

[@exxusdrugstore300]

You know, just don't take any corners.

[@joshn938]

+Just Here For The KZbin Corner carving is never the intent with these old boats. They were made to deliver a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. With steering so numb you can turn with a finger, one takes a turn VERY slowly. People forget how massive these cars were.

[@nowitsabadtime]

This car reminds me of the video for 'Silly Love Songs' by Paul McCartney. There is a White one in the video and they are running on the beach, its a very nice song (and car!)

[@johnreagannumber1]

Part of the fun and beauty of buying a classic car is knowing it's history - and this was a definite one owner car - not sure what commenter Mario Partida is talking about. A quick google search shows that this car was bought new by John Whitmeyer, an avid lover of trains and a member of the Pacific Railway Society and he was in fact 89 when he passed on in 2012. That man must have loved that car. Hope it falls into good hands. They did screw him on repairs. Thanks for posting those receipts!

[@johnmaki3046]

I owned a '78 Grand Marquis (given to me by a friend) It was a PIG on gas and a "ride", but little else! I spent $200 to get it running, and sold it for $400! This WAS the BEST use of the car!

[@CChebby]

I really appreciate cars like this. All cars should be like this, because most people buy cars and trucks for commuting to work and going to get groceries. Why would you need a car to race or escape the police?

[@Catboy.]

C1500 Chebby exactly, I have a 79 Lincoln mark 5, and I feel like I am driving a couch it's awesome

[@michael99745]

its not a little car used to own one all i can say if you have one dont make the mistake of getting rid of it there owesome

[@NoName-tz5ji]

michael99745 I made that mistake.😢

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks again long time viewer I appreciate your content 👍

[@stephendunster1005]

There are beautifully kept cars like these around us .... I found a one owner '97 Crown Victoria ("Vicky") with 167,00 KM ( a little over a 100,000 miles) originally from a small town in Saskatchewan. A beautiful riding/ highway car ... you have to look .... you have to read up on the vehicle and you have to ask questions No regrets with my old girl .... and this Merc .... THAT'S A GOOD DEAL ... I hope the new owner is as happy as I am ... hope she found a good home ...

[@MaliciousSRT]

Buddy of mines mom had one like this, a 78 LTD coupe...mint green, drove it in highschool...in the 90's LOL. It knocked and pinged (same engine) and could barely get out of its own way but a very unique car in its own! Cool channel

[@draxman76]

Send that to the car wizard! This was one we had that sat in our Driveway as a kid, yet was our grandad's it needs new tubes, hoses and valves , then will run as new.

[@Tom-wq2mz]

I bought my 1978 2 door hardtop Marquis when I was 25 I love the big block 460 I can't kill it. I added 1 3/4 wide white walls since the car is original white in exterior color. Interior dark brown. I absolutely love all the chrome hide away headlights and rear skirt's. Done away with the original hubcaps and put 15 inch Tru spokes rims on. I was messing around with the column because I couldn't figure out way the steering wheel wouldn't tilt in order to tilt the wheel I had to pull the turn signal arm. When I bought her she had a true 52.000 miles. Best part I stolen the car for 500 plus tax.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

I saw this car in 2012...and the elderly man driving it. It got my attention because it was the oldest one in the area. I saw it in Redondo or further south....You would not see another one like it.

[@92sonoma]

I always try and save anyone I can money on repairs, and not just cars either, lawnmowers, gas trimmers, pretty much any small engine, plumbing, some electrical, roofing, not a whole lot i cant do. actually learning about boats now on my own. bought one a couple months ago, an 88 rinker speed boat which im building an engine for, a 4.3v6 thats supposed to be in it. I could go on and on but i know your a busy man, well im no kid lol, im almost 32 yrs old.take care

[@kobbetop]

Am I weird or what but I watched this with headphones just to hear that V8 rumble so nice lol...

[@timothywells4027]

The seats look like the Caddy interiors.

[@joeseaton8605]

I had the exact same one as my first car and cruises I took my buddies around my hometown of Atlanta Georgia was really fun

[@LeGortie]

Those rims you don`t see every day. They look really good! It sounds also very good. These cars are quality stuf!

[@bagelboi66]

In 1978 if a car like that came with a sun roof you knew it was loaded to the nuts. Nice example of old school Detroit, I hope it always has a good home.

[@stephenbergin1181]

Its locked away in my heated garage. it will be pampered for the next 50 years with the rest of my collection

[@bagelboi66]

Stephen Bergin I am always interested in what kind of cars people like to collect. What else is in your garage?

[@michaeltoomer1367]

bagelboi66 This is an awesome car. Awesome shape for over 300000 miles what did you pay for this car thank you for your reply

[@gustavosantillan5242]

Back in 92 I bought one exactly like this one, same color and condition for a mere 300dls I was only 22 years old, and it hurt selling it a year later.

[@85Studios]

Beautiful. I drive a '77 Chero GT 7A48H needs a lot of work body wise. I love these old cars. absolutely wonderful. I love looking at them. Thanks for sharing.

[@Nohhbody]

Reminds me of my great grandmas car before she got in a wreck.

[@stukaztz]

All Torque ....I owned a1977 Grand Marquis with a 460 cubic inch / 7.5 Litre. Beast of an engine

[@TheGomer84]

This car is indeed gorgeous!! I guarantee if you looked after this car it would last for many more years yet. New cars will come and die and this will outlive then due to the fact that this car is simpler to work on. New cars are nice dont get me wrong but they are made to be disposed now a days cause they keep cramming them with stuff that will only be prone to fail. Beautiful its like a time capsule! Love your reviews!!!!!!!!!

[@NoName-tz5ji]

I had a maroon color with the 460in and alloys,my best and favorite car.

[@anajay78]

Awesome car the man kept great records.

[@SrOnlyNeedOne]

I have watched so many of your videos and I never realized how awesome your house iss

[@randomrazr]

digging the headlamp covers

[@lisagialucci2296]

Beautiful 🧡

[@danielmyers7070]

i had this car it was the best riding car i ever drove it was great.my car was ugly yellow and had no radio in it. i miss that car.

[@mikewatson7223]

One other thing I did want to say and forgot to say is, the guy who made this vid did put in his video title 400 big block, and as I said they usually came with a 351M and had an option up to 460. I also said it didn't look like a big block or sound like one etc, but as I said my eyes (and ears) are old and tired and don't see or hear as well anymore but my brain still works flawlessly thank goodness. Any way. Now it could have been a 400. But, it looks like the guy who owned this judging by the stickers on his car and the story about him driving back and forth from the U.S. to Canada was probably in the northeast or northern states. The 400 was produced for dealers for high altitude mountain states such as the northwest, 351M elsewhere (as well as other engine options etc of course if you wanted something else/a different engine.). So if this car does have a 400 it had to have originally come from the high altitude mountain regions of the northwest or the man bought it with a 400 as an option he wanted or needed. Just forget to say that so just thought I'd let y'all know that and make that clear.have a good one everybody.

[@cowboyflipflopped]

My first car was a 78 Mercury Grand Marquis. Velvet everywhere, cigarette lighters and ash trays in every door. Ultimate luxury, and I once beat a 90s Mustang LX in an impromptu drag race without even flooring it. Lots of fun, irresponsible times in that car!

[@ScottAT]

I had this exact car! This was my first car!

[@KissJewels]

I owned a Gold 1972 and loved it!

[@treborschoo5609]

All engines suffered in the mid and late 70s thanks to all the emissions added on to the engines that were not designed for it back then. still a great car and having 312k should say something.

[@tylerfifia4906]

I love ur videos I enjoy your videos keep up the good work

[@jondoe9669]

I had a 1974 Ford Galaxie 500 with that same color blue

[@VagueDustin]

YES YES YES ANOTHER ROADMASTER!

[@TeamTrumpUSA]

The cow catcher bumpers really took away from the Marquis line starting in 1973. The 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972 Marquis Brougham's were among the best looking of the series. They were unique, dependable and easy to service. The interior had a very expensive custom look to it. Just as nice as a Lincoln Continental. Who needed a Lincoln when you have a Marquis Brougham for much less. At the sign of the cat.

[@eddiethecounsel]

Beautiful

[@QueenCityHistory]

I hope whoever has it now takes care of it like the original owner did

[@Ironman840]

I use to have a 91' Marquis, but had it towed away. It was my first ride.

[@earldelsanto]

Those aftermarket shocks look exactly like the factory shocks on my grand marquis. Sunroof is another word for leaky roof.

[@justanormalhuman9058]

Even though I had a 23 old grand marquis I honestly still like it and I find it pretty reliable somehow it has 304thousand miles even though it's 23 years old.

[@gleenook881]

hi i am from india and working inqatar ..i seethis car beside the commercial bank al rayyan branch...i like old cars..n i take somany photos of this car ..stylish design ...such a great car

[@PeterLuzifer]

Schöne Farbe/Nice Colour

[@danielpadgett2831]

My first car was a 1983 Ford ltd crown Victoria so I'm a fan of the big sedans

[@76grandprix]

Great pick up!

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

I love all these HUUUGE cars which you seem to find from time2time. Lord knows where you find em. Cool and groovy though -and you're so right about That. I think you are lucky to able to appreciate all these different cars, if only just for a while. Kind of an ideal situation I gues-spose, so thanks for going into all that 'Good stuff' /the details. I just want you to know that there Are those of us out here who really do appreciate all the finer points of what exactly these cars are like inside and what each component is made from (etc). For me, it's all about the history and excitement of your uploads, but I hope you sell/have sold her and wish you every happiness in life, as you seem a happy man ! = )

[@TheGoodChap]

It's insane how nice cars from California are. This car would not look the same way in the Midwest, but I guess if it's garaged it might be ok either way.

[@LakeNipissing]

+TheGoodChap 99.99999% of cars in auto wreckers in CA are in better shape than what is on the road in the northeast.

[@stvynix3687]

My 2003 Crown Vic is heaven to drive. You can steer it with your pinky finger.

[@i4ROFL]

My dad's first car was a 78 Grand Marquis. It had no paint, but no rust either. He got it for dirt cheap because the owner was going to jail in a few days :)

[@LOBOESTEPARIO795]

I SEE THE VIDEO MORE LIKE THIS CAR. WONDERFUL.

[@deweyveer7123]

i bought one for 75 dollars in86. there was more rust than body even the rear bumper had rusted off the right side was flattaned by an overpass and the rest of it was beaten up you wouldnt beleive it drove and rode like a brand new car!! not one rattle or shake! the valve guides and rings were bad i had to junk it but i got about 10000 miles out of it and the 400 wasnt bad ongas!

[@deweyveer7123]

and yes it was like driving a cloud i nodded out for a secod once!

[@92sonoma]

Nice old car, but wow those mechanic shops sure did take his money. $2700 to do a couple hoses and take the transmission out and put back in. I would of done it for $600. Glad I learned from my father about cars. only thing ive taken mine into a shop for is alignment and exhaust twice. ive actually done exhaust myself though.

[@trviideoman]

what a nice car

[@jimdayton8837]

Whoah!! That is in superb condition!! So clean worth a lot of money too. @ 23:32 he is having too much fun driving that :D

[@jimdayton8837]

Cereal Marshmallows I love it!

[@RobertPlattBell]

My Dad had these as company cars - four of them - when I was a kid. One white with a black top, one white on white (without sunroof), one white one white with sunroof, and one triple green. The problem with the 70's cars is that they ran horribly - large displacement engines that struggled to make 150 hp and got horrible mileage. Most rusted to death. There is a guy on eBay (Classics LLC) who has a number of these, as well as the Lincoln town cars and Town Coupes, as well as Marks. Nice survivor. Values for these old 70's cars are pretty low right now. I wonder whether there will be a "pimp barge revival" in the next decade or so.....