Mercury Marquis and Grand Marquis Nameplate Origins: Tasteful Luxury and Comfort (1967-74)

[@lordwilliamstrickler179]

I bought a used 1967 Marquis with the 428 Super Marauder engine in 1974 and really loved that car. A close friend actually asked me to drive him and his new bride in it, functioning as the "Bridal Limousine," due to its smooth ride and great air conditioning. I wish that I still had that car.

[@williammaceri8244]

Hey Adam, I just watched your porch post of the Mercury Marquis, Brougham, and Grand Marquis. I remember the first time I saw a brand new 1970, Mercury Grand Marquis. It was white with black cloth and vinyl. The styling interior. The styling was all new with its raparound taillights set inside the rear bumper and it's beautiful grill and hidden headlights. I was just 15 years old, but I thought they were the best-looking cars at the time. From that point on the Mercury Marquis stayed on my radar screen. They really had a thick luxurious interior that stood out from other brands. My family worked at the Chrysler Corporation in Highland Park for over 30 years, so naturally we drove Chrysler products. My dad had just bought a 69 Chrysler 300 4 door hardtop, with the 440 cid, engine, 4 barrel Carter carburetor. It was fast and powerful, he towed a 17 foot camping trailer with ease. It was off white with dark blue vinyl top over dark blue vinyl interior. It had three blue pinstripes that ran low on each side. The rear quarters had "Three Hundred spelled out in blue paint that matched the blue top and interior. It was the first year for Chrysler's fuelsage styling, that I thought was really good looking. That was before I saw the 70 Marquis. I had a 69 Mustang Mach I that I loved, and still think was the best looking Mustang ever. By that time I was a total Ford fan. In the 80s I owned 8 Fords and a 33 foot Southwind class A motorhome built on Ford's 450 Super Duty chassis. One of my 8 cars was a 75 Mercury Marquis 9 passenger Colony Park wagon, which soon became one of my favorite cars of all time. It was white with tan tuck and roll vinyl interior, and of course had the wood paneled sides. I had the 460 CID with the Motorcraft 4300 4 barrel carburetor, that I eventually had to replace with a brand new one that cost me over $700, including a 10% discount. But it was money well spent. Ford used engine vacuum to power the ATC system and headlight doors. Until I replaced the carburetor I was constantly chasing vacuum problems. The ATC would pump out hot air when climbing steep grades. The system would heat all the air before cooling it to remove humidity, vacuum provided the cooling by opening and closing little vacuum motors under the dash, there was always hissing and clicking heard under the dash as the system controlled the temperature and air ducting. It gave the car a cute personality headlight doors would not stay closed overnight. The doors were designed to remain open if the system lost vacuum to insure the headlights would would always work. After replacing the carb the engine ran perfectly all the time, the ATC performed as it should no matter the road conditions, and the headlight doors would remain closed for more than 3 weeks without driving the car. I replaced all the vacuum check valves under the hood, and I installed more vacuum storage canisters all over the car to insure it always had vacuum in higher elevations of the High Sierra Mountains. Ford recommended rejeting the carb for higher elevation conditions to help with vacuum loss. I didn't want to sacrifice any engine performance due to under carburetor jeting. I loved the power the 460 had no matter where I drove it. I drove all my friends crazy troubleshooting the vacuum issues. It was all I ever talked about until I replaced the carburetor, making it worth spending more than $700. My Marquis Colony Park was the go to car when hauling the family or large loads. And I agree with you, it had the most comfortable ride of any of my cars. It even topped my 1990 Mark Vll LSC with its front and rear air suspension. Thanks for your review of the Marquis' You have a beautiful collection of them.

[@daveditcher4059]

Nice. My first car was a 68 Merc Montclair. 2 door coupe with a vinyl top of course. My Dad had a 66 Parklane, but he admired the new Marquis. Since he bought new every 3 years, I was sure he’d get a 69 Marquis. Much to my delight, he instead bought a bright red 69 Marauder X-100, which had a Marquis-like front end and a funky fastback roofline but a sort of recessed rear window. It would smoke the tires forever. Lol. I did not realize how small the production runs were in 67 & 68. Thanks for posting this video.

[@charger19691]

I’ve always said these cars are extremely underrated. High quality, comfortable and powerful.

[@frankdenardo8684]

I remember the pilot film for the classic TV show Hawaii Five-0. They used that car and then used a 1968 Mercury Park Lane Brougham sedan from 1968-1974

[@bobd9868]

And they magically morph from 2 door to 4 door in a few scenes

[@garyblanchard1084]

Fantastic shade of green

[@chriswright8464]

Those interiors are better than the couches I have in my TV room.

[@dougboyd1083]

Thanks for the videos, Adam. My dad had a '75 Grand Marquis, triple green. One day after dropping me off at school and then while driving my sister to high school they were in a wreck at a traffic light. No one was hurt, but that was the last time I ever saw the car. A couple of days later he bought a '76 Chrysler Newport.

[@toddbonin6926]

Disclaimer … I’m a Merc guy. Unfortunately FoMoCo never could get the marketing right for Mercury. I chuckle every time I see the ads with “The man’s car” tagline because virtually everyone I knew who owned a Mercury was a woman. Nothing can touch the Cougar (every generation until 1980) IMHO for sheer beauty (well except for Thunderbird). Comet was always my favorite compact of the 60s and Montego had curves in all the right places (much prettier than it’s sister the Torino). For full size cars, the 67-68 Mercurys are (again IMHO) the prettiest cars ever made. But then again, from the very start, big Mercs were always good looking. Anyway … love your channel … love your videos … love this car!

[@rickECU]

My parents had several Marquis over the years and the ride was incredible. This is sort of a silly thing to remember but one thing I always loved and I don't know if the dealership that my dad got the cars from just normally ordered the Marquis with this option because my dad did not special order the cars but they always had the side cornering lamps. The light stayed on for two or three seconds after the turn signal clicked off and growing up in the country with no street lights you would not believe how useful that option was.

[@arevee9429]

I recall the Mercurys often had these and although the equivalent Fords could be equipped with them, they were less frequently seen on the LTD's.

[@Mach141]

maybe it was a standard feature, not uncommon back in the day

[@mattbartolovich8228]

Our 88 caprice classic brougham had those

[@johnlandacre767]

My 87 Maxima had cornering lights, And I agree, a very useful option. Puzzling that they seem to have disappeared off all option lists, when people seemed to like them. My granddad's 71 Electra Limited had them also.

[@mattbartolovich8228]

Yes those were great features

[@jhs517]

The dark green and the white 2 door coupes are very sharp looking.

[@fourdoorglory]

Interesting with Silky smooth writing, narration and editing. We’re not convinced that this channel is your weekend hobby. 😀

[@rightlanehog3151]

😉

[@danielthomas3057]

Back in '79 I had bought a brand new VW Rabbit and being proud of it I drove the hour out in the country to a friend's house. His dad who had a 76 Mercury Marquis, asked how much I paid for my V dub. I told him and he said if I was paying that money much for a car, I'd want to get a real car! I said this is a real car. He said No it's not, it's a tomato can. So I asked him "what's your idea of a real car? His reply "The biggest Ford money can buy".

[@jeffrobodine8579]

Prime rib or hasenpfeffer?

[@buff6637]

Nice! Noticed "Marauder" on the air breather! Wouldn't mind a history on the Mercury Marauder!

[@jwelchon2416]

I have for years been looking for a 69-70 Marauder.

[@michaelwilder9231]

@@jwelchon2416 Elizabeth Auto Sales Elizabeth,PA. has a '69 for sale.

[@onkelmicke9670]

Second that

[@jwelchon2416]

@@michaelwilder9231 WHEW!! It's pretty rough for 10 grand. But thanks though!

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

@@jwelchon2416 It did breather VII on the part sticking around it Like water? or sauce or something? But it rolled away😥. I'm sad it rolled away like a ball. I'll have it again but for the money A Buick Domino would be nice if it doesn't roll or have tons of steering wheels in it like every other car made in 1977 then when. I'll keep a lookout to the east and you keep me posted of what's in the west/southwest direction. You live in Northern Alaska for some reason so stop doing that. We'll find that car on Saturday as long as it's the color you're looking for in gravy and tanzenite. Got to go. Nice talking with you. Keep up the good work and remember the type of metal it is made out of because there's ones made out of bakelite and they're cheap. You sir have a good work ethic ma'am and it goes a long way towards riding in my automobile when you buy it.

[@distilledwater2463]

I enjoyed the video. Today I drove my 67 Marquis for the first time in about two months. It is the same colors as your 68 Marquis. Also, I am doing a frame off restoration on another 67 Marquis of mine. The plan is to make it a replica of the car used in the pilot episode Hawaii Five-o. And just for parts I have a third 67 Marquis for parts. Really think you have found an audience for your videos and a way to introduce more people to the idea of collecting classics in an affordable price range.

[@RareClassicCars]

Wow. That’s a lot of 67 Marquis! You probably have 20% of what’s left. Send some pics to [e-mail]. I’m hoping the one you’re restoring already has the red interior.

[@distilledwater2463]

@@RareClassicCars the plan was to use the red leather interior from the white car. It is highly optioned with dual power seats, power windows and vents, tilt and cruise.

[@yettobseen]

70 & 71 were my favorite. My dad had a 71 and it was brown on brown with brown vinyl top. I remember it was low fast and quiet. Was a beautiful car.

[@PureBlood42]

Thumbnail car is the best color, ever!

[@eddstarr2185]

I'll say it again, the 1969 Marquis Brougham was a Traffic Stopper! Drivers jockeyed for position at intersections to get a better look at a car, the likes of which no one expected! Mercury was very proud of their "two-tiered" Marquis/Monterey face for their big cars. Oldsmobile was deeply shaken by the exaggerated hood length and front overhang of the Marquis - it made the Ninety Eight look like a Delta 88. The limousine-like roofline and wall-to-wall taillamps made the 1969 Marquis a real head turner. Even 1969 Lincoln owners looked twice!

[@jeffbax1966]

I have a 1968 Mercury Monterey 4-door sedan. Absolutely love it! Numerous family members had Marquis and Grand Marquis models but I love my Monterey most. Its 390 never fails to provide power even at its age.

[@digapony]

Adam, love your videos. I can vicariously experience these wonderful cars through you.

[@joeseeking3572]

My favorite Mercury, 67-74. That 1967 coupe interior was a whole new level of luxury. And - in Brougham trim - they pretty much maintained this throughout the period. I was curious to see if you would mention the original Grand Marquis trim option (pre-series designation) in 1974, most don't know. I should have more faith - Adam the expert :) I beg to differ though on the Grand Marquis status 1975 and beyond - it was a distinct model - Marquis, Brougham and then Grand Marquis; all with separate pricing and not as options. Our family never had one back in the day - we were Galaxie level folks - but I knew people who did and was blown away. This at a time when power windows were a rare feature for middle class families that hadn't yet moved into one of those newer homes with a master bathroom!

[@HFX1955]

Canada had the Meteor lineup and in 1967 the top model was called the Montego. For 1968 that name was adopted for Mercury's intermediate series and so for 1968 the top line 2-door Meteor coupe was called the LeMoyne which looked identical to the Marquis as they both used the 1967 LTD roofline. Meteors used Ford interiors and drivetrains in a similar manner as Canadian Pontiac's were based on Chevrolet chassis and drivetrains.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Have you seen Adam's video about his 1968 Meteor Montcalm?

[@nolarobert]

My Aunt Helen had a 1978 Marquis. It was the biggest car I have ever experienced. It was smooth on the roads as you didn't have any intrusion from the outside world. Being a kid, I loved the 8-Track tape player. I thought it was pretty awesome that you could play tapes in the car. The interior was so spacious that you could have parked it and used it as a mobile home. It was a car that made an impression.

[@rutheliz75]

When I was a teen back in the late 60s my neighbor purchased a year old Mercury Colony Park wagon 66or 67. It seemed to have electric everything and under the hood the whole space was filled with engine and wiring . The ride was incredibly smooth and quiet. Styling was elegant and unmatched.

[@joshuagibson2520]

That jacket is the bomb. I rarely see any in that style. Keeper for sure.

[@Primus54]

Love your white Marquis, Adam. Very classy plus sporty for a full-size car.

[@mrnovacan2158]

Are you familiar with "west coast classic cougars" channel ? They refurbish head light vacuum actuators. 1960s/70s Mercury/Ford/Lincoln Vacuum Headlight Actuators/Motors - Removal and Information?

[@lonwaslien104]

I had a HS teacher with a red ‘68 Park Lane convertible. A real beauty!

[@tapper701]

The car or the teacher ...

[@keithbassett4988]

@@tapper701 Aww! You beat me to it, bro. I was thinking the same thing. Lol

[@bestpilot98]

The last 2 new cars my grandmother bought were Grand Marquis LS sedans. The 1983 car had a "Ride Engineered" plaque inlaid in the faux wood trim above the glove box. Her 1989 model had no such plaque, while the rest of the car's interior was mostly unchanged from 1983. Both cars did ride like a dream!

[@kadimsilahtar]

Hi Adam, your passion to classics as such a young person is amazing. Keep the good work my friend, always enjoying the interesting content.

[@jeffneis553]

I LOVE THEM!!

[@keithbassett4988]

This guy has done his homework. When I brought my 1998 MGM GS in 2008 (10 yrs old w/87k on odometer) the original window sticker was still in glove box. I was tickled to see that FoMoCo still listed the split bench front seats as 'twin comfort lounge seating', standard equipment btw. And they were right to do so. The short pile velour seats are just like sitting in my granddad's old barcolounger. But I was certainly taken aback when I read the MSRP on the car. It was almost $28,000. This was a GS edition, the base model. After dealer delivery from St. Thomas, Ontario, CA it topped out at a little under $30,000. The car was 10 yrs old....and I still got sticker shock. 😯 But I am still driving it at present each day to work at 214,000 miles and it runs so smoothly and handles like a dream. Who cares if it doesn't get 35 mpg. Lol...at least when I get to wherever I'm going to....I'm well rested and ready to enjoy myself. What it loses in gas mileage it more than makes up for in quiet comfort, ride, and safety. And what better way to arrive in style and svelte luxury than with a Mercury Grand Marquis. I loved it so much I brought an '06 last year and drive it when going out of town. I'm sure government standards are partially to blame for its untimely demise. But Ford sure screwed the pooch on shutting this Panther platform down instead of retooling and updating a timeless classic. Ty for your indepth research and fine reporting on the golden era of automobiles. Keep up the good work.👍

[@TeamTrumpUSA]

Thanks for showing a pic of the 1969 Marquis Brougham. 1969 and 1970 were among the best looking of the entire Marquis series in my opinion. This basic formula lasted for years and proved to be a success. My father's last Mercury was a 1988 Grand Marquis LS Colony Park. Dependable and easy to service.

[@michaelbrown5601]

Your videos are outstanding. The opening commentary is absolutely riotous!

[@novanogo07]

Those 4 piston disc brakes came on the Tbirds starting in '65. They work quite well for heavy cars and were sourced from Kelsey Hayes.

[@arevee9429]

Thanks. Interesting tidbit. I recall a family member having a mid-60's Tbird and crowing about how good the disk brakes were.

[@jerryrollins512]

The.'65 T-Bird Landau Coupe I have was equipped with the two piston front caliper as were most full sized Ford products with the disc option. Most of the ones I came in contact with were from Wagner-Lockheed to include a '65 Galaxie 500 4dr. HT I once owned. Ford may have at some point sourced them from Kelsey Hayes or could possibly been aftermarket replacements. The do indeed work quite well for larger heavier vehicles.

[@novanogo07]

@@jerryrollins512 I would imagine the supplier could have been anyone with the sales volumes back in the 60s. But the desgin is from KH, theyre always described as such.

[@michaelwitas9482]

One of the reasons for the Marquis price drop in '68 was that automatic transmission and power front disc brakes were now optional. The standard engine was also smaller. Similar de-contenting also occurred with the 1968 Ford LTD and XL. So, I think this was a move to make the base price look more modest without significantly lowering the actual cost of the car the way most people ordered it. Also, in mid-year '68, the top of the line brougham interior was offered in the Park Lane 2 door hardtop. This may have been one of the reasons for the drop in Marquis production for '68 because some buyers may have preferred the standard fastback of the Park Lane over the formal fastback of the Marquis. Except for the different roofline and the deletion of the Marquis crests on the seat backs, the 2 door Park Lane Brougham and Marquis were virtually the same car.

[@jimdegeorge5517]

Absolutely beautiful cars. I remember a mercury commercial that features Arnold Palmer chipping a golf ball into the rear opening window on a 63 Monterey. I wonder if there's anything like that still around? Great job great channel 👍

[@MrGilstorf]

You are a machine Adam! The great content just keeps coming. I’m sure all this great info you’ve kept bottled up for years, so this channel gives you the needed avenue to share your great cars and stories with us!

[@rightlanehog3151]

😁

[@derrickjackson6737]

A luxury kick ass full size sports car

[@craigcardwell4143]

Another great report Adam!

[@garciano4323]

Another great vid! This is why your channel is is growing so fast.

[@andrewbutton5580]

My favorite Mercury of all time is the 69/70 Merauder. Business on the front and pure sports car on the back. Flat black racing stripes on a Mercury. I want one !

[@jamespn]

Those Mercurys remind me of Steve McGarrett, book em Dano.

[@j.sayler6330]

Interesting videos, Adam! Your enthusiasm shines forth. "The man's car" slogan was merely selling the car to men's interests and enthusiasm--excluding no one. No one would object, either, if they promoted it to women's interests and advertised "The woman's car."

[@eth39232]

Mercury did advertise as a woman's car in the years before its demise. I remember the attractive model (I think her first name was Jill) who was in all the ads.

[@keithbassett4988]

I'm not sure what years the series Madmen was set in but I can very well see Don Draper reading this add in a magazine while smoking a cigarette.....then commenting to his colleagues "Yes! Yes!! See this is what I am talking about. A MAN'S automobile!" Lol

[@woody95124]

Enjoy your car stuff...interesting....

[@chrisforeman8433]

Thank you Adam for another great video! My favorite Marquis years are from 1975 to 1978. I don't know why but I think they are just beautiful cars.

[@mrblack6467]

Rare Classic Cars,Curious Cars,Car Wizard and Vice Grip Garage… My go-to videos for entertaining viewing.

[@nsidor1234]

Thanks for the thorough presentation. I've owned a 91 Vic and an 83 Marquis (The 'blu hair years) They were two of my favorite Ford's... So many I should've hung on to.

[@ceciltrane5418]

The Mercury only 410 V8. Wow, first I ever heard of it. I really applaud your broad knowledge of all brands.

[@davidfrania8990]

Thanks, Adam for another very interesting video. My late Father loved his Mercurys! His last one was a 1998 Grand Marquis LS that just floated down the road in silence...And I thought it really handled well too! When he passed away in 2005 it only had 38,000 miles on it, and he never had one problem with that car. To this day, I wish I would have kept that car, as I would probably still be driving it every now and then and thinking about my Dad...Great memories! Thanks again!

[@johncornell3665]

Really enjoy your channel. You appreciate the same things I do Adam. I am a GM guy but like the American cars in general. Your Caprice is amazing. My friend has a '70 Impala with same engine

[@tomdelisle8955]

Congrats on 35,000. Every time I finish watching one of your videos I have a need to head over to Facebook marketplace. You have a strong voice just made for videos.

[@RareClassicCars]

And a face for radio

[@joelabbe6185]

Great video as always very informative. While not the "early years", I have owned two. A 1980 Marquis and a 1992, first year of the "modular 4.6". Have to admit I loved both cars about equally. The 1980 was the 302 with variable venturi carb; often hated by mechanics. The first engine rebuild I did, and replaced the carb with a Holley 2300. BIG improvement. In OD at 60 MPH it would just loaf on the highway and was able to squeeze 26 mpg. The 92 was different in many ways, but still super smooth and comfy. I still dream of the 1980 from time to time even 26 years later. Keep up the great work on this channel. Hands down my favorite YT past time.

[@19553129]

The Mercury was always one step above. The dealers were nicer also.My parents loved their Big Mercury’s . Thank you for this video.

[@garycrawford6539]

I too am a Mercury fan.

[@jamesh7571]

Bro ur Vignettes are always fun to watch! 👍

[@alanblanes2876]

What a terrific summary!

[@FPH-yi8yl]

I love the Mercury brand and the tradition behind it! One day I will own a 1976-78 Grand Marquis.

[@andreszavala386]

I watched most of your vids! when can we get more history on the Mercury Moterey?

[@mrfrank4583]

I learned to drive in a 1971 Marquis Brougham. I have to attest to what Adam is saying regarding the ride of this car. With it's 429 engine it seemed to just glide over the road as if it floated all the while in quiet luxurious comfort and distinction. It truly was a unique and memorable experience. I do remember having to change starters quite a few times though.

[@WhittyPics]

The 67 Marquis my dad had was 2 door and green like the one you show. It looks exactly like the you are showing. His interior was green too. I always thought it looked like a baby Continental My dad used to talk about how HEAVY that car was. He said his lift at work had to stop 3 times to build up enough air pressure to push it in the air. His had the 410 engine too.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Adam, I'm sure that this video would be enthusiastically approved by Steve McGarrett!!! Of all the Lincolns & Mercury's my dad owned over the years, hands down the best one was his 71 Marquis Brougham with the high back twin comfort lounge seats!!! That was the most comfortable & quiet car ever!!!! Thanks for sharing another exciting video!!! 👍👍

[@RareClassicCars]

Yeah. I love my 71 Marquis Brougham w twin comfort lounge seats. Someone will have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands to get it.

[@christopherkraft1327]

@@RareClassicCars let's hope that it doesn't come to that!! I drive a 2018 Continental & it's a turd compared to the 71 Marquis Brougham!! 💩

[@UberLummox]

@@RareClassicCars Let's fite for it. :-D ;-)

[@Ascotman]

I remember the TV commercial for either the 1971 or 1972 Marquis Brougham, with a gemologist cutting a very expensive diamond successfully while riding in the back seat, to demonstrate how smooth the ride of the Marquis Brougham.

[@bobjohnson1587]

@@Ascotman I recall the SNL spoof of that commercial. Only It wasn't an expensive diamond that the Rabbi was cutting. Ouch! Lol

[@toronado455]

It wasn't until I got a ride in mid-70s Marquis and was totally blown away by the ride quality that I really appreciated how amazing these cars are. 🏆 Thanks for the video.

[@grovermayersjr8025]

Between my late father and myself we've owned five Grand Marquis LS 's. Including his last car, a 2005 Grand Marquis LS Premium. Inherited it, I love it, still runs and drives great at 125,800 miles. These cars definitely are underrated.

[@caninedogma3647]

I really enjoy your videos. Brings back good memories.

[@tombrown1898]

Adam, loved the video! The original owner of the 1963 Olds Super 88 I learned to drive on replaced it with a 1968 Delta 88 Custom. But in 1971, she replaced the '68 Olds with a Marquis Brougham sedan. I thought it was the most beautiful "family car" I'd ever seen. And still do.

[@freddyhoyt1849]

Hi Adam from mesa Arizona I recently started watching your videos great stuff

[@onlyhereonce7290]

I own a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. And let me tell you. The body on frame chassis is the way to go. Rear air suspension. Tall tires. Bench seat. All that. It's a great car.

[@jasonchristopher2977]

I have a 99 and 07 panther town car. Love them both. Idk why we had to stop and go to SUV. I'll take a panther any day.

[@rwg520]

I have TWO Marquis! A 2003 Grand Marquis LSE and a 1969 Marquis Conv. What fantastic cars! My observation is that the Marquis/Grand Marquis appealed very strongly with the self-employed business man/owner or entrepreneur. Everyone I knew that had one back in the day was one or the other. I got one as a company car for my own business (the '03). They are perfect family cars, or cars for hauling around clients. It is not an ostentatious statement but rather a quiet statement of judicious good taste.

[@brianlaurance8570]

Thank you, Adam, for another excellent video. I love this era of American cars, and only wish that I lived nearby to see your personal collection first-hand. I was a teenager during the summer of 1971, and my block was filled with beautiful new cars -- '71 Continental coupe, '71 Sedan DeVille, '71 Ninety Eight coupe, and my parents' '71 Buick Centurion coupe. Then, our next door neighbors purchased a new '71 Mercury Marquis sedan, and I found it to be a supremely attractive automobile. As I watched that Marquis during the years that it was next door, I gained a great appreciation for these cars, and the style of that sedan from fifty-one years ago cemented the status of the '71 models as my favorite-ever model year for the Marquis.

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Adam, Another great video with plenty of great information. Love the body shape. In your opinion how do you differentiate between a coupe & a hardtop. You called it a coupe in my opinion I would call it a hardtop because the rear windows go down & not pivot open. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@RareClassicCars]

Well, some coupes are hardtops. Not all hardtops are coupes ;). Technically a 2d hardtop has no B pillar.

[@scottleyva8656]

I was in high school in the last half of the 1970s. A friend of mine had a 1974 Mercury Marquis Brougham. We took it all over, including camping. He babied that car and I thought it was absolutely beautiful. I couldn't believe someone so young had such a nice car. Great video!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent vid.

[@greggc8088]

My Dad had a 67 4 door for the family car. First road trip as a 3 1/2 year old kid I can remember vaguely was from LaGrange Georgia to Rapid City South Dakota in that 67 Mecrury. Nice car. Thanks for sharing.

[@R.J.1]

Thanks. Really neat to see all these cars highlighted on your channel.

[@zsolabola]

Those cars are awesome !

[@michaelwinkler9881]

I Loved it!!! Keep them coming, a thank you!!

[@ericheld4382]

The mercury S55 was pretty much equipped just like a 7 Litre in 66 and 67 they are very rare.

[@draggonsgate]

First one was a '76 Grand Marquis Brougham 4 door, two tone brown and yellow, matching two tone leather interior. Second one was a 1982 Grand Marquis LS Coupe, two tone black and silver with red leather interior. Third was an '87 Colony Park LS, silver with blue cloth interior. My daily driver now? '09 Grand Marquis LS Park Lane Edition, blue with tan leather interior. Love them all!

[@F6HemiCharger]

How about the Mercury Marauder X100 please.

[@kenwelch198]

I had a 75 right after highschool as I was starting a new family and loved the smooth ride. In fact,it became our go to solution when a colicky baby refused to go to sleep! Best riding car I've ever owned.

[@LucienProvencher]

In my 2004 Grand Marquis I have a set of wells-Engberg push/twist hand controls installed. I am a paraplegic. These controls perform excellently there, and in our white Mercury my wife, little boys, and I thoroughly enjoyed our 6000 mile road trip out West last summer. It was a comfortable and smooth touring vehicle even at speeds near 90mph, with cruise control that ably maintained speeds as low as 25mph, which ended up being a surprisingly useful feature in long, scenic, national park parkways. This car is however not our daily driver, a voluminous ramp-entry 2009 Toyota Sienna minivan is, which also has hand controls, but isn't as pleasurable to cruise around in. I would love to acquire an 80s-era Mercury Colony Park station wagon someday, or a Checker taxi cab, or an MV-1. You know, that's the rather homely but purpose-built wheelchair accessible vehicle assembled at the Humvee plant in Mishawaka, Indiana for 6 years in the 2010s. It seems to me they were built to last. If only it were a worthy subject of your great Porch Chat series; very little high quality video content exists on this vehicle on KZbin. I do like them. Until 2014 it ran the versatile 4.6L Ford Modular SOHC 2-valve V8, also found the Grand Marquis up to its final year. Adam, I believe I saw one parked in the driveway of a residence in the background of one of your ride-along videos. Thanks for all the great videos, I've learned so much. My favorite ones so far: your Grand Marquises, Omega, and Syd Mead's Imperial.

[@rbcrain2469]

Yes Adam, you take me to my happy place.

[@DSP1968]

This was a great overview of the Marquis/Grand Marquis nameplates, Adam. Having driven and/or owned a few of these cars over the years, including my '73, I agree with you -- they were/are something special and different. I've even owned an '86 Fox body Marquis wagon -- which was quite the handler for what it was, as well as being well made with a surprising cargo capacity for the size of the vehicle.

[@davidp2888]

6:45 That....is a gorgeous car! Thanks for sharing, Adam.

[@RichardMcDonaldJr]

The 1967 Marquis was my first car in 1999. I bought it with a broken flex plate. Unfortunately it had sat for more than a decade and the frame was shot. It broke in a year and I eventually got rid of the car after another decade. Someday I’ll find another. Thanks for the video!

[@blakedawson2129]

Such a nice line. Always loved a big Merc. I bought a 76 Marquis from a friend's little car lot in the early 90s. It was a lovely car. I've got a 77 towncar now.

[@UberLummox]

Haha Rudy colludey! What a stinker. Really love that slinky Sports Roof on the silver car @2:32, lifted from the '67 Galaxie. But I guess that's a lesser model? Also always loved the "rectumlinear" front on the '69/'70. Never hardly ever saw any of these grand old Mercs. Even sorta a guilty pleasure liked the '78-ish ones. Seemed like they were only blue, red and...silver? Great video as always!

[@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474]

Another excellent video Adam! I had an '88 Grand Marquis back in 2002. Supremely comfortable car, just like floating on air down the road, so smooth. The 302 motor was velvety smooth and powerful, 25 mpg cruising at 70, still ran great at 160K miles. It was rust that killed this car, otherwise a solid runner and a pleasure to drive😀

[@loumontcalm3500]

Mom had a '63 Marauder, then a '68 Park Lane Brougham. I drove both extensively back in the day, as the '63 became a second car I preferred the '63 over the '68; it was tight and trim, while the '68 was a floater. Both were excellent, well built, reliable for the time.

[@MrZdvy]

I used to have a ‘67 Mercury Marquis with the optional power seat (both sides), power windows and power vent windows, speed operated power door locks, power antenna etc. Very comfy, stylish and great power from the 410 marauder. Also great brakes for ‘60s standards.

[@Dukemeistro]

Adam, you are doing an excellent job on these videos man!

[@darrenpalmer6073]

A good friend of mine had a 1966 Mercury Parklane coupe and it blew my mind in terms of comfort and surprising pace. Parts were a bit of an issue as we live in Australia where there were hardly any vehicles imported here and no real parts network or support for them. This was a time before the internet became what it is today.

[@maxr4448]

Now I figured it out. Why Mercury's never sold to well. Adam you stated prices! I never knew that. Thank You for sharing the pricing of these cars! I have three favorite cars of all time. (pricing) The Ford Mustang first gen. 1967 Mercury Cougar. (actually all the pony Cougars) 1971 Barracuda. (of course now they are crazy priced) Running next is the '65 throu '69 Corvairs. Stunning beautiful cars. Will you have a vid of those? Con Grats on your 35K subs!

[@tigre7739]

Awesome automobiles!🤩 I am a big fan of these myself, and they are all equally beautiful, if I could only choose one, it would be a '67 or '68, I really think every facet and detail of them are great, the exteriors and interiors including the steering wheels 🤩 Greatly enjoyed!👍

[@johnpitts9836]

Thanks for this video. Have always loved the Mercury. I do have a 2005 Mercury G/M. 👍

[@willroberts336]

I grew up in a fairly small city, but we had a large Ford/Lincoln-Mercury dealership. I saw plenty of Fords & several Lincolns but I hardly ever saw a Mercury until 1969. Then there were new Marquises everywhere! Two neighbors on our street each bought one; even as a kid I thought they were very impressive cars.

[@jrgrissinger]

Thanks Adam, my favorite cars. I think Hawaii Five-O's Steve McGarrett helped with the marketing. How rare are the Marauders? I always liked them and Ford XL's.

[@RareClassicCars]

Super rare

[@jrgrissinger]

@@RareClassicCars Thank you!

[@jeffkoe310]

Thanks for vignetting.

[@tomb7382]

Another great video for a great car Adam. You are on point with your history of cars. Your comments are great too. Keep it up!

[@jamescalvin902]

So many of these models from this era seem to be of similar size, thus occupying similar market niches (?). Yet you show varied beautiful models with distinct lines, some of which I do not recall seeing before. A 410 CI V8? I didn't know that one. True car art.....fantastic.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@randyterry9672]

I really enjoy your channel, Adam.