1966 Mercury Marauder Super S-55 Convertible with a 428 Engine on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Fantastic car! Who doesn't love a Mercury.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Suspense & ESCAPE [remastered], Happy to read "Fantastic car!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a clean, straight design - classic. Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the design of this one Jeff King :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Slimjim260]

Love the Mercury’s Lou! They really had class, especially the S55s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read "Love the Mercury's" :-) Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

I believe someone already identified the side lights as cornering lamps. This was Mercury's version of the Galaxie 500 7 Litre of the same year. It was actually a performance package for the 66 Mercury Monteray 2 Dr hardtops and convertibles. I believe that they were relatively rare.

[@jeremythompson9122]

Never saw one before this. Would be even cooler if it had the 427 Side Oiler. I wonder if any S-55's were built with the 427. Im a Mopar guy but my favorite Ford's are the R-Code 427 cars...the 63 1/2 and 65 Galaxie's and 66-67 Fairlane's especially. I've seen a 64 Marauder that was a factory 427 car but have never seen another

[@larryhawkins3294]

Mr Thompson I believe that 1965 was the last year that the 427 side oiler was offered in large Mercurys. 1967 was the last year the 427 was offered in the big Ford's. The only engine that came with the S55 was the 428 which was a new engine offering for FoMoCo in 1966. It was also optional on the Thunderbird which had the 390 4V V8 standard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Hawkins, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@fleetwin1]

What a beauty, love that dash board! My cousins had a Mercury colonnade park wagon, I was in awe of that car when they came to visit. Our 64 Malibu wagon just couldn't compare!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kramden, Fun how we remember the cars all the way back when we were kids :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@dave1956]

I have always loved the 65-68 Mercury’s. Here’s one that I have never seen before.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to share this rarity with you :-) Lou

[@ddkoda]

Gorgeous styling as well as fit and finish. Beautiful interior metalwork and white upholstery. Evocative of the mid '60's era. A very solid example of Mercury's appeal.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ddkoda, Appreciate the nice accurate details in your comment / review. Well said. Thank you, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

The 427 side oiler was available in full sized Fords except the wagons. It was available in a limited number of Fairlanes and Comets. 1965 was the last year the 427 side oiler was offered on big Mercury's. This S-55 is Mercury's equivalent to the Galaxie 500 7 Litre. The bucket seat vinyl seating surfaces that were a part of the S-55 package were Park lane quality not Monteray. This is a rare surviving vehicle especially in convertible form. Thanks for the video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Hawkins, Thank you for viewing and adding your knowledge to this story :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

Ah, thanks again Lou! 2015 was a good year, but 2021 is polished and fabulous! Great car in this video, too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great" car :-) Lou

[@davestratton460]

That's a beautiful piece of steel.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@waterheaterservices]

What a great classic

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one :-) So unique to see.

[@reddustdiecastmodelrail1499]

Very nice car !! I love it !! Thanks for sharing ! Greetings Martin

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Glad you're enjoying to cool cars! Lou

[@davidstrohl]

That is a gorgeous vehicle. Growing up in Detroit in the early 70s, I knew two people who had these, they both worked for Ford, and we had lots of auto workers in my neighborhood, so lots of new cars too. One of them was a rag top and one was a coupe with vinyl top and a 4-speed manual. The color of this one is so much nicer then my neighbors. I came across your page by chance and I hadn’t thought of these cars in 45 years. Think he would ever sell it? I would be interested.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Strohl, Welcome to the Channel. Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of the cars in your neighborhood :-) Regarding selling, I'm not sure. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bartricky5894]

Thanks, another great car.. I bought a new 66 Monterey 2DHT with a 390ci and a 3speed on the column. It was a great road car. FYI the CHP said they used them because the long rear overhang balanced the car for great handling.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@aaronwilliams6989]

SUPER COOL!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "SUPER COOL!" :-)

[@gojoe2833]

Thanks Lou for posting this one! I'm fascinated how this car is almost identical to the Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre...both had the Ford 428 V8

[@loucostabile]

Hi gojoe283, Glad you enjoy this Mercury :-) Lou

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

Not many Mercury Models of any kind around anymore Lou.Especially in this remarkable condition!

[@loucostabile]

You're right. Happy to see you appreciate this car with you and glad to share this one with you :-)

[@tippey2011]

Never seen a Mercury like this. I wonder what a S55 means. That 428 sounded healthy and I bet it can move that big car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, I have not seen another one. Glad you enjoy this one and the engine sound :-) Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

It's just a sports performance designation Mercury used to designate those kind of vehicles. The Comet was S-22, the mid sized Meteor was the S-33 and the big Marc was S-55.

[@67marlins81]

@@larryhawkins3294 Exactly

[@billmagorian490]

It's hard to believe that the interior is original especially the driver's seat. The engine bay is really clean. There was a Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre that had the same 428 cubic inch V8. It is really cool that it is a convertible. Too bad it doesn't have A/C. As rare as this car is you could probably count on two hands the number of 66 Super S-55 convertibles had A/C. Awesome car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Awesome car!" :-)

[@kennethconnors7532]

sweet ! love to drive it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth, Driving it sounds FUN, and I like the way you think, Lou

[@tomlew55]

I owned a 66 Montclair that was the same color. It had a 390, a bench seat and shifted on the column. The body looked the same but it was a 2 door hardtop. It was an absolute gas hog, getting around 10mpg. I started working out of town and had to get rid of it. I traded it in 1972 for a Toyota Corolla with a 1600cc "lawnmower" engine in it. Culture shock.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 19tlew52, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@richardolson1257]

Love this car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Olson, We have a Winner! :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@toddroth8537]

I've got a 67 Parklane convertible with a 410, 330hp stock, electric windows and door locks, I'll sell for the right price. Phone#[phone]

[@jrmrencso8716]

S-55 was an option, with it you got bucket seats and a floor shift counsel, automatic or 4spd, beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JR Mrencso, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@aidanfeighery6634]

Beautiful, great car 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aidan, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@radioguy1620]

A great American car , need to save more of them I had a 69 Ford Convert about the same size and people would be aghast at how much real estate I took up with it . too funny,

[@loucostabile]

Hi radioguy1620, Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, sharing details on your 69 Ford, and adding to the story, Lou

[@williamg2552]

McGARRETT- Your Nights-Off Cruising Car….is HERE !!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I had a 1966, and a 1967 Meteor Montcalm convertible around the early 90s. I liked the 1966 STRAIGHT styling better than the curvacious lol 1967.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your two cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@markmelnyk1763]

I have a 1966 Merc Parklane with the 428 super marauder with a factory 4 speed stick shift. Almost identical to the S55 but much funner to drive with the stick. If anyone has hear of one with this combination I’d love to hear about it. Mark - Calgary

[@loucostabile]

Hi MARK MELNYK, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@timothybright7064]

I have a 67 Monterey Fastback, bronze & to me of the 60's it is the best looking. The 62 looks o.k.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy your cool car :-)

[@loveisall5520]

In the late 70's I looked, in Houston, at buying a mint red S-55 with white interior. Was going to buy it for a girl I was to marry. She didn't like driving it. Ended up dumping her and didn't get the car either! Beautiful, beautiful...

[@loucostabile]

Hi LoveIsAll, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@HoschtonBoy]

Not 4 valve , 4 venturi.... ie: the number of holes in the carbs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HoschtonBoy, You are correct. Thanks for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@HoschtonBoy]

Love your videos Lou . Would you believe I can smell a car or truck that needs a tuneup from 100 feet away . My parents told me I was a car fanatic at 5 years old.lol true

[@loucostabile]

HoschtonBoy You're definitely a "Car Guy" too, I get so excited videoing some of the cars I call hood ornaments, fenders, and air cleaners, air filters, etc. If you view some of the "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" videos you'll hear me blow lots of terminology. Thanks for viewing, Lou

[@markdzierzbicki9897]

and how does that explain not knowing what a "cornering light is". ? the lack of knowledge has gotten old.

[@daleramer8580]

HoschtonBoy .

[@jimieljoseph2322]

Hey Lou, check out the '66 Mercury Parklane Breezeway I had the honour of detailing this Month, on my channel.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jimiel Joseph, Cool how the back windows powers down :-) Nice, Lou

[@mikezutes7083]

I have the same car but no turning lights. Just trim in these spots.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Lou

[@clivegarlow2443]

I wish people who wanna talk cars knew what they were talking about. 1st, he starts off saying it's a '67 and it's not. 2nd, he calls the CORNERING light a "side marker." Ford never put side markers on their cars until 1968.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clive Garlow, I wish people would not be concerned with what I'm saying and enjoy the cars :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@davidcoon8671]

That is not a side marker light it's called a cornering light atctivated by the turn signal switch

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@radioguy1620]

Nice car and cool owner, if he wanst to free up some HP maybe put a clutch fan on it and electronic ignition , would really be worth it .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Radioguy1620, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@radioguy1620]

Thanks , not every one remembers these things and like other old timers like to help a guy out who may not know these easy mods.

[@larryhawkins3294]

The 427 side oiler was unavailable on Mercury in 1966. The S55 was actually an optional package for the Mercury Monteray 2 Dr hardtops and convertibles. The 428 V8 was a part of that package as the std engine on a Monteray was a 390 2V V8. This car was Mercury's version of the Ford Galaxie 500 7 Litre.

[@alanstrong55]

This car might pull off a speed of 150 or better. The CHP does not kid nor play when it comes to writing tickets. Vrroomm!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi alanstrong55, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mike16600017]

428 four valve? this guy don`t know much about old cars

[@chrispappas3750]

Guy makes a mistake and you think you're going to berate him? Grow up!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Opps. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@oologahgardentractorandcha3055]

Looking at the VIN plate and under the hood, its, definitely been repainted. I would bet upon a in person inspection it would be more obvious, makes me wonder about the claim of sitting in a dealer showroom for 30 years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Oologah Garden Tractor and Chainsaw Museum, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou