Comfortable, Quiet, Silent: 1971 Mercury Marquis Brougham Twilight Drive

[@yettobseen]

I was 12 when our elderly neighbors bought a brand new 71 I remember the smell but more than anything I remember the luxury of it. I’d never seen anything like it, everything was power, windows,seats ,locks . The first am/fm stereo in a car for me. And I jumped at every opportunity to go for a ride! Wondrous age to be and a great period for cars. Would love to re live again…

[@huntinbuddy]

My uncle had this 1971 beauty also (different color ..it was like a dark copper color. ..429 also) and he gave it to his son ( my cousin), and it is what he drove in high school....then college. ...and still has it to this day.

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

Absolutely beautiful car. These old American land yachts have been so underappreciated for so long.

[@Rr214-v4l]

I was 6 when my mother bought a 1971 Marquis Brougham like this -- metallic blue with black vinyl top. the engine roared like a lion when you floored it, and the sound of the door as you closed it. It was smooth yet steely as a Sherman tank. You could walk all over this car and not put a dent on the hood or the trunk. Loved riding it at night with the windows down and that pillarless view out the window. Magnificent American car quality of years long gone.

[@hiitsstillme]

Truly, the "blue" hour is the magic time to take your classic mid-century car out for a spin. If there is ever a time you feel like you are "back in the day", it is now. It's almost like a time portal, especially with some old tunes playing quietly on the 8-track player. Thank you for sharing this moment.

[@bryantint1339]

1971 is late century.

[@ofp8574]

1971 is 29 years before 2000 and 21 years after 1950, so the argument could made that it is closer to the middle of the century than the end, but if you break it up into thirds, 1933-1967 would be mid century. Cars are not really well categorized into what part of the century they came from, considering this has more in common with a mid century car, like a late sixties Lincoln, than it does with a late century car, such as a Mercury Topaz. I usually consider 1965-1972 Fords as "pre-upsize," 73-78/9 as "upsize," and of course, the downsize Fords. The years vary, but that classification fits the big three for the most part. A better term for the first of those eras, however, is surely needed.

[@tommybello8928]

I had a 72 Marquis back in the late 70’s and I have to agree with Adam about the smooth ride that car provided. This video brought back a lot of memories.

[@kennethhuber3658]

My mother owned a 1971 like this one. It was the car I took my drivers test in and went on my first date. Great memories, thanks for posting!

[@kenhur9800]

They don't make back seats like that anymore

[@laserbeam3836]

Your mother probably bought the 1910 model

[@안사요안사-h3p]

lier

[@henrysniper8481]

A driver's chest and a car that big has to be tough, But plenty of room to make your moves on that 1st date. 😘

[@matthew-emerson-cadmer-7409]

What awesome memories you had, kenneth. What happened to the Mercury Marquis though? Did you trade it out?

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

Such a beautiful car. My family always had big cars like this when I was growing up and new cars can’t replicate this kind of soft and luxurious ride. Those seats, wow. This is when cars were cars. I’d take one of these any day over a new plastic piece of garbage.

[@joesinkovits6591]

Adam, of all your cars, at least the ones I’ve seen, this is my hands-down favorite. So much more elegant than anything being produced today with their weird origami body lines and huge, ungainly grilles (e.g., Lexus). If someone gave me a choice of either this or any new vehicle available today, it would be this one. I am so envious! You must lead a charmed life to end up with cream puffs like this.

[@tompastian3447]

These kind of videos tell you how far we've digressed in society in 50 years, to go from driving such extremely beautiful luxurious cars to the junk boxes on wheels today.

[@thegoldendog7991]

Just like my dad’s right down to the colour. We were in Toronto by coincidence. I was 9 years old when he got it. Great memory. Thanks!

[@MrJacko1946]

Wonderful epitome of American Wealthy cool. Well done. Much admiration from Downunder. Style and Class at this level ain't easy and takes a lot of dedication and commitment.. Respect!.

[@Afib95]

I owned this very car only in blue. It was a gift to me for college in 1979 for my grandfather. And you’re right that 429 two barrel carburetor worked just fine. You could put your foot in it and you would burn the tires off the back in. As far as the smoothness of the ride it was second to none I remember a friend of mine the very first time we got together he was taking me to his home to see about me sharing it and we went up this terrible road and unbeknownst to me there was a set of railroad ties and he suddenly screamed so down and I said what are you talking about? We went over those railroad tracks and I didn’t even know they were there and he looked at me and said I don’t believe this car. Many great trips were taken in the car. I literally drove the wheels off of it. Too bad we’re so stupid when we’re young. Thank you for posting this brought back a lot of good memories

[@stingray481]

This brings back memories, my mother had a 72' Brougham she bought new and I remember taking a trip from Virginia to Disney World when I was 13.

[@bruschmidt9943]

Best car I had the privilege of riding in was a new 1969 Lincoln Continental 4dr. That car rode like it was on air .. & silent. You heard nothing from road, tires or exhaust. Super Sweet Ride!

[@Robert8455]

Beautiful car. My dad bought one used in 1976 when we were living overseas. We flew into California to start our annual U.S. vacation and my dad went shopping and found a Maroon colored one just like this one a day or two after we arrived in LA. He picked it up pretty cheap, low miles and like new condition. We drove it all over and sold it in Texas 3 or 4 weeks later when we had to go back overseas. I remember riding in that car, so quite, so smooth and powerful. I also think it was built with quality that might have been at or reaching its peek. My dad was a huge Lincoln-Mercury fan and would own several Marks III, Mark IV and Mark V Continentals and Town cars but finally switched (back to Cadillac) after horrible problems with his 81 Continental.

[@jamessawyer8889]

I have to say that those 71-72 Mercury Marquis Broughams were the nicest looking cars, the interiors are just beautiful, it was like having a smaller version of the Lincoln & so quiet & comfortable, friends of my mom's had a 72 Marquis Brougham & I just loved the looks of it!!

[@TroyStout-z8k]

I’ve watched the vids for this car I don’t know how many times. That green interior is just gorgeous! So jealous!!

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Adam, What a great video, the big Mercury looks sensational from all angle & super quiet & smooth to drive. Just live the scenery, looks like a very nice part of America where you live. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@pwatom22]

Lovely car. Thanks very much for the ride along.

[@OliverWoodphotography]

Love the style and colour of this car. It seems to ride like a Rolls or Bentley but probably ever smoother!

[@ianclaudio777]

And more reliable than UK cars

[@OliverWoodphotography]

@@ianclaudio777 US cars were built for audios high millage motoring across a huge range of climate and terrain. GM has always had a reputation for tough reliability. Of course one of the most popular car makes in the UK in the 70s was Ford too, though our locally built Ford's were much smaller and lighter than anything in the US.

[@jamesmcdonnell5617]

Holders come to mind, especially, those domiciled out on stations in the 'outback' of Australian, or indeed, Vauxhalls bred in Bedford traversing, the Trossachs and The Highlands of Scotland

[@Hackenbaker]

What a beauty!!!! The color, the luxury!!! Ohh man!!! Congrats for your car.

[@kintamanijp8509]

What a machine!! Priceless!! My dream is to drive one of this someday!! Respect from Brazil!!

[@MarkGager]

Beautiful car.Exactly the car that I used to borrow from my mom when I was 17. Brought back great memories. Thanks

[@failuretocommunicate]

You did humanity a favor by preserving this superlative work of automotive engineering. I've always felt Mercury was totally underappreciated. 😎

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Twilight time, especially during the fall, has some magical quality to it that I've never been able to put into words. Thanks for taking us for a ride, Adam. This is probably my favorite of all your Mercury products!

[@Lincolntowncoupe]

LOVE the central brake lights. I didn't know they had those.

[@judygarnet425]

My Dad' had a brown one like this! I Loved This Car! Nothing Can Compare! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RoscoRide]

As a performance car enthusiast myself I would gravitate towards old station wagon’s and sedans like this at a car show what a fine specimen, thanks!

[@Sarge-R1]

in 60,s and 70,s are the most beautiful cars ever made

[@gregsayles9253]

I grew up in one like that!--My father had the same car, and I just remember the famous old TV ads back then with a man cutting a diamond in the back saying "it's perfect, it's beautiful"--while riding over a rough road 😂

[@bigredc222]

I miss those tuna boats. Thanks.

[@DaveE7171]

I had a 1972 model back in 90s - same color with about 70K miles. Beautiful car. I got it up to 130mph one night with a car full of people. Troubled youth. Not smart but it handled great.

[@tommywatterson5276]

The Mercury Marquis was a heavy, cushy, very quiet, floating land yacht luxury highway cruiser. I do miss them.

[@asteverino8569]

The magic of Mercury. Twilight is sweet.

[@DanEBoyd]

Those garage doors on that house @ 2:31...👍 I just love those green 1970s interiors! I had a '79 LTD coupe with an all green interior, pastel green paint, and a dark green Landau top. It donated its 302 to my '82 Mustang GT...

[@gene978]

I love your idea of a Terrible Road. Come to Fitchburg, Ma. That Rd you’re on is better then our Best Rd.

[@ctg6734]

What a delectable ride! Would love having one of those Mercs. And you're right, A fall cruise at dusk is a magical thing.

[@miked1254]

We had the exact year and color when I was a kid. It was my dad’s all time favorite. It was a big thing back in the day. Very stylish.

[@BillofRights1951]

Adam! You're killin' me, man!! Reminding me of my long-gone youthful years and my (painfully present) old age. I look forward to your postings but at the same time I know they'll make me sorrowfully nostalgic. Thanks for finding and preserving these automotive masterpieces.

[@guidedmeditation2396]

Those headlight doors give the Marquis Brougham the look of a contented cat. Relaxed, comfortable and not a worry in the world.

[@sooverit5529]

Wow! What a gorgeous automobile!

[@randallbates9020]

As a lifelong FoMoCo guy I like the rumble of those engines...lol. I have owned mostly Mercury products in my 60 years but never one this big, what a yacht, beautiful machine. 429 is an outstanding engine.

[@jamesmunro8783]

I look forward to your videos, your vids about the cars you own impressed me to the point of purchasing 1970 Mark 3 what a car, best built car I have ever owned. Just a thanks for all your research on these vehicles. Great job.

[@RareClassicCars]

Drives great, doesn’t it? Those Mark IIIs are the best there are.

[@azranger8408]

I used to drive a limo for a company in Calif. back in the 70's & 80's. These Merc Marquis are what we chose every time. Great cars!!!

[@tombrown1898]

This is my favorite car in your collection. Just elegant. When this car hit the street, I was a high school senior, and a twilight drive in one would certainly make me smile.

[@jfro5867]

Lovely car. Looks so elegant.

[@AlainHubert]

Very enjoyable ride thanks for sharing! I'm 57 and I remember riding in my father's 1972 Mercury Montego, back when I was a 7-year-old kid, and this looks a lot like that.

[@rightlanehog3151]

My aunt and uncle had a Montego wagon. They were nice 'intermediate' cars that would probably fit in the trunk of this Marquis.

[@bazcar22]

Ok I'm totally hypnotised. Vehicles like these were just such intense beauty.

[@davef.2811]

Beautiful car. Thanks for the cruise down memory lane.

[@tdvandy2]

This is my favorite of all the cars you have shown so far. Love it! We had exactly this car when I was a kid. Just beautiful.

[@Doobie1975]

Of all the cars you have your 1971 Mercury Marquis and your 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham are my top favorites.

[@NorlandBoxcar]

When I watched this last night it made me remember as a kid how big and ugly this car was to me at that time. I didn't see many but a couple of them were around in my GM town. Now, older and wiser one can easily understand and appreciate its place in history and the engineering effort put into this luxurious vehicle. So nice that some of these have been preserved.

[@martyv3598]

Beautiful memories indeed. Aunt and Uncle bought a new white with black interior and black vinyl top '72 Marquis 4dr pillared hdtp.

[@ThisCarChannel]

The Dashboard design is stunning. But so is the rest of the car too. The coupe version is pretty wild too with the trunk seemingly going on forever.

[@dominickserignese8837]

Beautiful merc. Definitely one of my favorites in your Fleet. When I was a kid growing up in the early seventies my neighbor had a Mercury Marquis just like that one. It was chocolate brown with brown interior. Even as a little kid I always liked that car.

[@YTjndallas]

My Mom got a 1972 MMB in 1974 when I was in second grade. It was also green, but lighter with gold metallic. It was called “gold-green.” It really was beautiful. Seeing the interior of this one takes me back. I’m sure it’s identical except ours had the full split bench. She got several cadillacs in the 80’s-90’s, but kept this one until 1986. My sister hated it. She called it “The Green Machine.”

[@kcwatkins4377]

This brought me joy. Thanks for posting.

[@joeseeking3572]

One of my favorite, if not the favorite, years for big Mercs. 1968 is the other, for different reasons.

[@stevenrobinson2381]

My Dad bought one of those in the summer of 1971-a Marquis Brougham-brand new-for $3921.00-the sticker was well into the $7K range & he got the dealer down that far-I know -I was there ! I was almost 10 so I remember it vividly ! What a land yacht it was-light tan color-almost a yellow-chocolate brown vinyl roof & interior with the Twin Comfort lounge seats. Ours had the auto temp A/C-AM/FM Stereo, cruise control, tilt wheel,-power EVERYTHING-windows, driver's seat, doors-which were vacuum powered-FoMoCo loved vacuum power ! We took it on several roaders up to San Francisco & points north from San Diego-what a cruiser. Comfort & absolute dead QUIET. It too had the 429-2V -2 barrel carb & it got 10-12 MPG whether in town or on the road. The 1st. oil crisis in Oct. 73 hastened it's departure from our family-I still have a warm fuzzy for it-thanks for the memories !

[@phillippacker5920]

Fabulous car and so relaxing to ride along at twilight time. Great idea.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Adam, I'm glad that you had the dental work done on this beautiful car & was able to find a grill. 1971 is the best year for the Marquis Brougham!!! The best car my dad ever owned was a midnight blue Marquis Brougham with a black vinyl top & interior with those oh so comfortable high back twin comfort lounge seats!!! Thanks for sharing this fun video!!! 👍👍🙂

[@andypittman9850]

Just watching how the cars' soft suspension accentuates the car's heft as it wobbles climbing the sidewalk is so authentic of that era.

[@martyv3598]

.....friends at church bought a new '72 Monterey 4dr pillared hdtp, brown metallic and brown cloth interior, with white vinyl top. Loved it and rode in it. 😢memories ❤

[@davidcameron7597]

Filming and driving. What a genius.

[@timtrinkaus7072]

Awesome Adam love your collection of these fine land yacht’s of am era gone by. It’s so sad what the automotive industry has turned into everything is the same now with the same boring styling and driving experience. Thanks for sharing!

[@DerrickOil]

Love the slow driveby. Brings back memories.

[@GB-je5tc]

Just GORGEOUS... Congrats. ;)

[@jcparker500]

I really miss these days when driving a car was like sitting on your living room couch, floating down the road!

[@alsguitars5127]

Next to the 1970 Caprice I think this Marquis is my favorite car you’ve shown. Just love the style of that car. Great lighting signature at twilight with the light bar in back, parking light reflector detailing in front stands out. Always loved that model year since they were new. Looked like more money than they cost.

[@hawk00055]

I agree that light bar at the back is fantastic. With the hidden headlights at the front the styling on this car is way above its class.

[@datsun210]

This virtual ride was delightful. Thank you. I covet every car you show us. This one for sure.

[@jugandoclasicos]

Even in this days I really wish the cars they were still made like this beauty you drive

[@812guitars]

Big cars like this are a joy to drive! I miss my 73 Thunderbird

[@abdulabdanahib9617]

In my opinion this particular model is the best looking Mercury ever made

[@AlexxanderOnYoutube]

this was a very enjoyable video, please keep posting vids like this!

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

Thank you for the twilight drive .... such a sweet, sweet smooth drive ❤

[@ВладимирКиреев-у6ы]

Thank you very much I love your classic cars they had a soul in them

[@Ladco77]

Wow. That's almost exactly like the one I drove as a teenager. My dad had a '71 Marquis Brougham in pale blue with blue interior. Same 429-2V engine. I still think it's one of the prettiest full size cars of the era, even prettier than the same year Lincoln Continental.

[@brentaudi9354]

Awesome Car! I remember riding in these as a Kid but never have I ever seen those front seats! Those are awesome. Ford was way ahead of the times with those seats. I knew very wealthy business Men through my Father that would always buy a Mercury. They thought there were much better cars than the Lincoln.

[@markbehr88]

Beautiful and I love the colour. I agree re twilight. Seeing these cars with their parking lights and side markers really gives them a low, long look. Just as a car should be.

[@DSP1968]

A very pleasant drive in a beautiful car! And I noticed the clock ticking away.... wonderful!

[@davidfrania8990]

What a beautiful example of a 1970's car. And that particular model was one of my very favorites back then. I was in high school at the time and instead of the muscle cars that were so popular, I was intrigued by these "land yachts". And you're so right about the evening drives. There's something about twilight that really adds to the mood.

[@michaelcap9550]

Steve McGarrett drove a black one.

[@kahumike]

I've always been a bit of a closet liker of those late 60s early seventies American barges. We didn't see them very much here in NZ, and probably aren't best suited to our narrow windy roads. These videos are very interesting, going into the weird and wonderful details like hydraulically operated wipers (which I've never heard of before! ), and the presentation is excellent. subscribed.

[@kenhur9800]

Takes me back to my childhood. You can't get a car that rides that smooth anymore

[@Afterthoughts2025]

My parents had a 1969 Mercury Marquis Brougham with the 4bbl carb that was purchased new and with other options. It had a really great new car smell as I recall. It also had a "pseudo-continental" interior, which for the Marquis was a textured nylon type fabric that was actually super comfortable, and the door panels were padded if I remember correctly, so similar to what you have . It was also a nice metallic green. I was 10-14 years old in the ownership period and really enjoyed vacations in it, experiencing the rocker arm (im guessing) and engine noise when my dad accelerated to pass vehicles. We also had a yellow 350 Chevy blazer around the same time, although another experience entirely. I like newer cars as well but the characteristics and the context of the older cars is very cool!

[@mrsam6751]

My late uncle own one of those exact same color . I loved the overall look and riding in it. Just discovered your channel and I’m loving them.

[@leukostad1592]

Such a beautiful and handsome car, and I love the color and the interior. You're so lucky to own this 🙂

[@utubeftd2403]

I learned to drive in one of those ! 1972 version. Loved it !

[@2-strokeracer531]

Had that EXACT car, just different color.. Ranked right up there with my '73 Continental.., which actually resembled a Spaceship when driving.. They really don't make them like this.., anymore..

[@whitevanman8703]

I love driving with you, you do the best driving videos.

[@landiahillfarm6590]

Dad owned one, powder/baby blue with the standard black vinyl top. Took the family on many long distance road trips and it never felt cramped.

[@damianbowyer2018]

Can see why U wud be so reluctant to part with this one, Adam...A Truly Luxurious Automobile😊🤲

[@jakereal3604]

Adam this is one of my favorite cars in your collection. Love it!!

[@arnepianocanada]

Co-opting "Every Inch a Buick" late '60s tag line: 1971-2 big Mercurys have Every Inch presence, '71 front & rear preferable to me. Thanks from Canada for preserving this beaut.

[@corralescruiser8957]

What an amazing car! I would love to take a cross country drive in that!

[@paulr7547]

Nice car. Fun channel for us guys who can't have great old cars like yours.

[@scarbourgeoisie]

My uncle had a red '71. He let me use it for a couple of weeks during the winter of '82. The only problem was the car didn't have a choke on it's carb, so starting it was a bear in what was a very cold winter here in Toronto. My friends loved it. This particular car is stunning.

[@jeffstonecipher1594]

Very cool intro with just the parking lights on -gives this car a very sinister look. Very nice cruiser🙂

[@kingkrimson8771]

Took me back to the late 70's when I was a cool kid cruising around at dusk in my '78 Trans Am with just the park lights on

[@jjouney]

My dad had a 71 marquis brougham hardtop. It was brown with the color keyed hubcaps. It was stolen in '76. I was just a little kid but I remember that car so fondly.

[@mcgaaron]

Canada , Saskatchewan, the prairies. Hello from that place. Haha Beautiful car. Love it ❤