Mid-Priced Marvel: The 1974 Mercury Marquis Coupe

[@CountrySedan400]

And the clock runs! Good job. And you can get a reproduction sticker for that air cleaner that will greatly improve that underhood appearance all by itself.

[@michaelpfaff6009]

In August, I sold my 1976 Mark IV with 25k on it, my 77 Town Coupe, and 89 Town Car with 37k on it. The Ford products definitely have a distinctive solid sound when you close the doors. I also sold my 79 Seville and 72 Olds Toro. I haven't driven them since 2014. I was ready and it was time to let them go to someone who wanted them and would drive them. I only kept my mom's 1968 Impala which she ordered new. It is now riding on its 3rd (yes third) set of tires. It has 62k on it. My brothers and I were not allowed to wear shoes in her car; she would put them in the trunk. That car is special to me and I would never let it go. It is nearly flawless.

[@evilla7579]

'Love the sound of a big block in the morning'. Please create some merch with that 😆

[@arnepianocanada]

We're in your debt, Adam, for preserving and showing this plethora of superb 'also-ran' autos. Another channel for Camaros, muscle cars, Mustangs, luxo-barges? Who needs it?

[@danscott3880]

Mom had a 1973 LTD burnt orange. 4 door. I loved it.

[@SeaTravelr123]

Always loved the 74 Marquis. Love coupes

[@davidmckay9965]

What a beautiful find. 48 year old Mercury looking like new.

[@HypocriticYT]

Greatly enjoy the videos 😊. Glad you keep them coming

[@stevenhoman2253]

You really do get the unique cars, unused, no rust, no salt damage. Your choice of model, with as new quality, is remarkable.

[@schonfan]

What a great find!! Immediately brings back memories of Steve McGarrett / Hawaii 5-0 ....

[@georgeszaslavsky]

Nice and rare car, thanks for sharing👍

[@johntamlyn6383]

Thanks Adam, another really handsome seventies coupe. Just don’t see them in the UK 🇬🇧 so a genuine pleasure being given a guided tour. Always interesting.

[@fernandochaves9665]

Wonderful car, congratulations.

[@زراعة-غ4س]

Beautiful car with such awesome Low Miles

[@thelockean]

I follow you for the Mercury’s. My parent’s had a yellow 1969 Marquis. As a little kid I just remember how huge that car was, especially on long vacations.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

My parents had a 73 LTD and a 74 Pontiac Grand Ville, so these big 70s cars always will have a warm spot reserved in my heart... Beautiful car with such awesome Low Miles, Adam!!

[@Dac54]

This car brings back lots of memories from my youth; I got lots of practice learning how to drive on my boss's 1974 Marquis Brougham. It was a 2dr black with a white vinyl top and a white interior. It had power windows, power door locks, power driver's seat, power trunk release, and a Philco AM-FM stereo radio. Despite the fact that it had taken a beating, it had lots of power and a very smooth ride. Yes, the heat and air conditioning worked beautifully. Of course, high test gasoline was a must. Thanks very much for the memories.

[@fleetwin1]

"Handsome" is the perfect description for this cool car. Love the crank windows, reminds me of my old Caprice. Your new wheel covers really do make the car stand out for sure. Your winning me over Adam, can honestly say I would love to own one of these great coupes.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Wow Adam, another gorgeous Marquis!!! Steve McGarrett is proud of you. I agree that the turbine wheel covers are a must for this black beauty. I do prefer the Marquis Brougham simply because you could get them with the oh so comfortable twin comfort lounge seats!!! Thanks for sharing another exciting Mercury!!! 👍👍🙂

[@oscarprendergast7295]

Unfortunately McGarrett isn’t even aware of His Own existence Now ... Book em’ Prevagen!

[@davidzoller9617]

Great Car all around!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thanks once again for the shout out Adam! I really want to put power windows in it! 😂

[@rightlanehog3151]

Is that for reasons related to job security?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@rightlanehog3151 I've always liked adding options to vehicles. If you watch my videos on my own cars you'll see that. I've worked on many many manual windows as well just like on this one of Adams.

[@Primus54]

And based upon Adam’s penchant for originality, I’d say the chances of that happening are just slightly better than winning the PowerBall. 😉

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@tonyscarcare5657 I should have put a 😉or 😉😉 in my comment.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@Primus54 he's mentioned some changes more than once!

[@michaelkehm3663]

Adam I agree, the turbine vane wheel covers really pop and make the car look so much more classy looking. I am not a fan of most 1974 models of any make as the rail road tie bumpers take away from the styling. However this car is so unique I can appreciate why you are pleased with it.

[@phillipbouchard4197]

I just returned from a trip to Cape Cod with my 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 50th Anniversary Edition and it performed flawlessly. These Mercury's ride and perform so well on long trips with very plush seating and good fuel economy ( 24 mpg average ) .A large trunk will hold plenty of luggage and spare fluids which I carry in all my vehicles. You really scored with this coupe !

[@Alan-lv9rw]

We had the 1973 Colony Park wagon. Love the 1960’s and 1970’s Mercurys.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Just want to say thank you again for preserving this car (and the rest of your fleet). If not for you, there's a good chance these cars would've wound up extinct before long. Not only are you building a great collection under your own care, but you're also instilling an appreciation for these among car guys who might've otherwise totally ignored them- or worse, sent them to the junk yard.

[@DSP1968]

It's wonderful to see a more detailed video on this '74 Marquis 2-door hardtop. As the owner of a '73 Marquis Brougham 40door pillared hardtop, I can attest to the quietness, smooth ride and overall quality for the day.

[@don1863]

Gorgeous car Adam. The triple black really makes the car stand out. Talk about a Lincoln Town Coupe clone!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Adam, That familiar old expression - you can never have too many Mercury Marquises, comes immediately to mind 😁😁

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say that I would have... One dollar. :)

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@DinsdalePiranha67 It was either that or Adam we need to talk about this whole Mercury thing.......

[@corralescruiser8957]

Beautiful car! Take it easy on these! You're going to have the market cornered!

[@davidfrania8990]

Thanks for the ride-along, Adam. The view from behind the wheel reminds me of the one in my Dad's '76 LTD. It had a very similar dash and the view out over the hood of your Marquis is very reminiscent of his car. Your videos are like a "wayback" machine and I really enjoy them a lot!

[@althunder4269]

A beautiful example of this model. What a great find.

[@MrPETERMFG]

When it's time...add the factory dual exhuast...My parents had a black '78 4 dr. with grey velour interior with twin-comfort lounge seats, Auto A/C, & AM-FM 8 track! The called it their 'Baby' Lincoln--it was a great road car

[@chriscallen6897]

Thanks for sharing Adam. What a great looking old Merc

[@ab348]

I’m impressed that the clock still works!

[@cruiser6260]

Unbelievable thats only worth 10k, with super low miles and original paint in that condition. Great looking car as well. Certainly has presence

[@inMotionOutdoors]

Really enjoy all these old cruisers you have. Would love to see a video of the whole collection Just amazing what you can get for 10k or you look in the right places

[@danswartwood4580]

Nice slick Merc there Adam.

[@Hodenkat]

The engine reminds me of my dad's 1968 Bel Air station-wagon that had a 327. All you could hear with the hood up were the pullies and air intake. Back in the late 60's and early 70's many cars shared the same dash elements. My dad's 68 Chevy had a very similar speedometer!

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

I used to have a '77 Marquis 4-door. Essentially the same dash and interior but mine did have the arm-rests. 400 ci V8, The thing was a tank! I bought it at a garage sale for 225 dollars in 1994. The rear bumper was missing, and the passenger side fender looked like someone used a baseball bat and smashed it as hard as they could, putting a hefty kink into that otherwise clean top edge of the fender and partially across the hood. The front shocks were completely non-functional, so the car bounced as if it were on a trampoline. But for 225, getting a running driving car was still a good deal. I was 18 years old, and drove like a maniac back then. If my foot was on the gas pedal, the pedal was to the floor. I drove the hell out of that car. 120 wasn't just the last number on the speedometer, it was a goal. A goal that I tried to exceed many times. At one point I had the speedometer pointer buried under the bezel. That old beater got raced, off-roaded, hot-rodded, drifted,.. pretty much anything a teenage driver with some skills could do with such a car. The thing just kept going. Eventually, it did begin to succumb to the rough treatment. The transmission began to malfunction and had to be manually shifted. The rear diff made grinding, "whump whump whump" noises and it began to smoke. I had already bough another car, but wanted to keep the merc. But my dad made me get rid of it. I actually drove it to the salvage yard. I tried to sell it. but it sat for 2 months with $50 on the sign. No one would buy it! The salvage yard gave me 70 dollars. I came back to the salvage yard about 4 moths later to get a part for the car I had at the time, and asked about the old 77 Marquis. He said that he put a different transmission in it, swapped out the fender & hood, found a rear bumper, and put 90-weight oil in the diff. He sold it for 400 bucks. About 3 years after that, I saw it going down a back road with a white fender and hood. I knew it was the same car due to the dent in the door, and the missing filler panel between the tail-lights and bumper. Old farmer dude was driving it. I still miss that car sometimes..

[@ronvan1362]

Beautiful car. Have a great day.

[@DanEBoyd]

And the clock works!! I recommend unthreading that turn signal stalk from the switch, in that extra column, in the interest of not messing up the switch. I think that one bit me when I did a cab swap on my '77 F150...

[@dogguy2012]

Another fabulous video with a fabulous car! Thanks and hope to see more !

[@ronsadusky9707]

I always loved big land yachts more so than muscle cars and the big Ford products are my favorite. Had a 65 Merc Montclair Marauder and later traded up to a 72 Lincoln. Miss those big cars and yours is beautiful!

[@wilsixone]

I know what you're saying about the "peak" molding and I agree with you. It's actually cleaner/less gaudy(?) with a bit less chrome.

[@jefffixesit60]

Sounds of the doors, hood, trunk, and engine remind me of my '70 Ford XL. At the rate you're buying them, it may get harder to find a great Marquis! Carry on, I like your taste in cars

[@distilledwater2463]

Terrific triple black coupe. You would have regretted passing this one up. Does it require premium unleaded?

[@RareClassicCars]

Regular

[@billgueltig6136]

McGarret says -book ‘em Danno!!

[@tombradfiled9342]

Impressive the clock is still ticking.

[@BubbaSmurft]

Never a huge fan of the 2-dr land-barges for some reason, always preferred the 4-dr hardtops (and the specialty 2-drs like the Mk IV/Riv'/Toro' etc.) BUT you're absolutely right in that you HAD to buy this as it's just exquisite. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful vehicles.

[@shuggy1110]

Torque Monster for sure. Holly/ Edlelbrock carb replacement is a must. I dig all your Classic Car Commentary. You are spot on!

[@Axter6]

What a beauty, and the engine is so smooth and silent!

[@billymcmanus9642]

Wow another beautiful car 🚗

[@mdlclassguymdlclassguy6488]

Another beautiful Merc Adam, thanks for sharing your a man like myself that loves these big mercury's

[@davidcchi3373]

In a way all these early 70s cars drive the same. Feel the same. But for the money and pure cruising capabilities and uniqueness I don’t think anything comes close. Had a 73 mark 4. This channel is a pure joy to watch. We’ll put together and the details pointed out are awesome.

[@RareClassicCars]

The GMs/Fords/Mopars actually drive very differently. And, even within the same OE, they drive differently depending upon suspension setup

[@donaldhollums3278]

I like how your cars debunk the myth that American cars were always hard to start.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I've mentioned this in comments on some of your other videos, but my family had a '76 Grand Marquis 2-door. So if I see you posting another video featuring a 1970's full-size Mercury, I'm gonna watch.

[@mattlauer3323]

great car I always loved the 70's fords, mercs

[@eth39232]

I prefer the base wheel covers myself, but the 73 Galaxie 500 is my favorite in the collection. I like austerity.

[@jasonhunt007]

What a great time capsule. Yes, and the clock works too.

[@GadgetyMV]

Thank you for a great vicarious experience!

[@cardo1111]

Another sweet time capsule, congrats on it. Thanks for sharing the details on how you secured it and even what you paid for it, well bought.

[@wingsley]

Excellent dinosaur video. Reminds me, very vaguely, of my parents' 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan, though it had only a 302 V8 (4.9L).

[@fhwolthuis]

What a great find 😀👍🏻

[@michaelnault5905]

Interesting that there's no center arm rest. Not likely to have ever been a complaint about ride comfort in those.

[@JustPlainAwful]

Need me one of these❤ absolutely beautiful..

[@monarch1957]

I worked at a Mercury Lincoln from 70-74 and sold many of them back then including Meteors They were very nice riding cars.

[@georgewilson1184]

I think you should either your self or go to a lighting expert and install cornering lamps that would really be the Coo’ da’ Ta ‘ that would make this car extra unique!

[@DerrickOil]

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[@jakereal3604]

I’ve always been a fan of the Marquis esp 1969-73

[@jamesdaple9951]

I love a clock that works!,48years later!

[@markcassle3828]

I like this car!

[@ivanjones1804]

Oh Adam by the way the beach wagons our dad drove and owned were a 2 Dodges a 1959 it had the Puss Button Dashboard See Through Translucent Steering Wheel with Sky Baby Blue Vinyl Interior, 1968 Black Dodge Monaco 8 to 9 Passenger with all the trimmings including the custom deluxe wheel cover hubcaps, 2 Chevys both 1969 A Cocoa Brown with a factory installed Luggage Roof Rack, a Cream Puff Yellow with all the trimmings factory Luggage Roof Rack he brought & paid for himself the 1972 Ford Country Squire Power Door Locks,Driver Side Seat and Windows and a 1975 Mercury Grand Marquis Colonial Park GS Fuller Loaded and AM/FM Stereo Radio A Factory Installed Luggage Roof Rack with Rear Window Deflector and Dual Front Remote Control Luxury Mirrors. The FCS came with a Big bBock 429 4BBL V8 & The MGMGS came with a Big Block 460 4BBL V8 both came with factory buffed aluminum chrome very highly polished custom deluxe wheel cover hubcaps. Sincerely Ivan I J

[@derrickjackson6737]

Beautiful Black 74 Marquies Brougham semi luxury sharp as Hell turbine wheels are tight that's luxury Man's Car

[@jeffsmith846]

So glad you got this one. Looks a little like a Ford on top and Lincoln on bottom.

[@beast1624]

I would love to see a 74-76 either Ford Elite or Mercury Cougar. Not sure if that is in your wheel house. I had a new 76 Cougar. Black with a white half top and white interior. Amazing car for the time IMHO. Love all the car reviews you do!

[@mdfishman1959]

It’s a fantastic car

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Super nice!

[@stevenhoman2253]

I enjoy your show daily, so you will be missed for a Northern Hemisphere winter. Hope you have something else cooking.

[@Slimjim260]

I love your car

[@I-Libertine]

Nice Casio, too!

[@Troy_nov1965]

If you ever run across a nice Mercury Monarch please do a video on them. I really like the 75-77 ones with round headlights.

[@thewiseguy3529]

It kind of looks like a Lincoln really. What a nice looking ride.

[@michaelwitas9482]

I was stranded with my friend 3 times in his '74 Marquis Brougham 4 door pillared hardtop. That car liked to chew up starters. He never confirmed the problem but thought it was probably a bad ring gear on the Engine. This car and his '71 Marquis Brougham that he previously drove were about the brownest cars imaginable, inside and out.

[@hawaiifiles]

I like crank windows. Again, a very nice Mercury added to your collection.

[@CharlesPresson]

I had a triple black one with 460 4barrel. It was loaded with every option. It was a factory executive car. Wish I still had it.

[@Paul1958R]

I think it's a beauty.

[@buixrule]

Beautiful car.

[@Sevenfeet0]

I think it’s safe to say that Adam has the largest collection of Marquis of this era anywhere. “If you think about owning one of these”….I think you have to beat Adam to the punch. 😂

[@brandonmorris2513]

In one video he said he has north of 35 cars and south of 100. I'd love to know how many of those are just Marquis!

[@mdlclassguymdlclassguy6488]

No kidding 😂

[@Slimjim260]

Can’t believe it doesn’t have power windows, still love it though

[@derrickjackson6737]

That car suppose being fully loaded all options

[@wadecaton4017]

Very nice car. You might have that rear U-joint looked at soon though.

[@RareClassicCars]

? It’s fine.

[@wadecaton4017]

@@RareClassicCars cool. Just thought I heard a small clunk at high idle. My first car was a 73 marquis. Very nice cars.

[@CountrySedan400]

@@wadecaton4017 Typical Ford sound when placed in gear with the idle still a little high.

[@wadecaton4017]

@@CountrySedan400 yeh, I remember my 73 doing that. But that was 40 years ago. Lol

[@KevRalph]

My dad had the 1974 Ford LTD coupe.. kind of reminds me of this car on the inside.

[@noelmcclintock2825]

i was always amazed growing up with these cars. that dash always isolated driver and passengers from what was going on outside

[@stevenhoman2253]

Those earlier Mercurys are all comfortable, powerful and so forth. What happened?

[@klwthe3rd]

What does "near NOS" mean? NOS or New old stock is an item that was never sold and left over probably in an old dealership's parts department that finally got unearthed to be sold. It usually comes in it's original packaging for authenticity and was never mounted/installed on the car. If it's NOT NOS, it's used.

[@RareClassicCars]

I just mean they look new but are gently used. No dings or dents in them

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@RareClassicCars 😉

[@stevenhoman2253]

Regarding the paint quality, was that related to labour issues? I assume the internal fit & finish should reflect that as well?

[@rightlanehog3151]

Generally the problem is management not labour .

[@stevenhoman2253]

@@rightlanehog3151 Yes, I know that, however if I go down that rabbit hole, the truth confuses people. Easier to seek an answer on their terms. Greater insights are often gleaned.

[@FWFrank]

Sure brings back memories My Dad had a used 74 Marquis Brougham and then a new 76 Grand Marquis Both had the 460 bbl The 76 had dual exhaust and 4 wheel disc brakes He wanted to get antilock but Ford discontinued it i think due to problems w CB radio interference My Grandpa had a 71 2Dr Brougham w the 360hp 429 4bbl Beautiful mettalic green w white vinyl top

[@22Dropinthebucket]

do you sell any of these?

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Like baseball cards...only when ya got multiples 😉

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

I thought being a 74 it'd be a dud. Nope. I'll take one!

[@jhs517]

Beautiful car! I'm surprised it didn't have power windows and tilt and cruise. And an AM FM stereo.

[@clarkwright1830]

Absolutely beautiful ! Although as I'm about to retire I am searching for a classic. I've owned a '76 Mark IV (which was my dream car) back in 2001. Now I want a '77-'79 Lincoln Town Car. Since both the Lincoln and Mercury's are Ford products is there really a difference other than badging? I am obsessed with hidden headlights.

[@danielulz1640]

While they did share a number of components, the Lincoln is on its own frame and is its own car. I have owned a 77 and a 79 Town Car and I recommend the 77 for a variety of reasons.

[@Vaino_Hotti]

'77 is the last year that the Lincolns have their specific dash, which looks way better than the later dash that was shared with Fords and Mercurys.

[@danielulz1640]

@@Vaino_Hotti yes, and that the last year for the fully automatic, set it and forget it HVAC system.

[@its.just.me.1.2.3.]

@@danielulz1640 any other reasons you recommend the 77 over the 79? I like the look of the 79 Collector’s Series but prefer the lower dashboard and 460 engine of the 77.

[@danielulz1640]

@@its.just.me.1.2.3. as you said, the Lincoln dashboard and the Lincoln 460, also the full fender skirts. Lincoln began decontenting their cars with the 1977 model and continued doing so with the 78 and 79. The 1976 model was the last not economized version, but I love the 77 through 79 grille. 77 Town Cars lost the Continental script on the quarter panels and the wide body side moldings above the cornering lights. They also lost the Continental script cast armrest ashtray covers and made do with the cheaper stamped Mercury ones as well as losing the wider fuller Lincoln headrests and using Ford Mercury ones enstead. The 77 Luxury Group Town Cars also lost the color matching trunk carpeting and had the standard trunk vinyl and cardboard linings like the base model Lincoln, pretty much the same as a Ford or Mercury. The cheapening continued with the use of the Ford Mercury based dashboard and instrument cluster on the 78's and 79's and the loss of the fully automatic climate controls. My dream Lincoln would be a 76 Town Car with a 77 front clip, but then I couldn't get the 77 only Cream and Cordovan Luxury Group, like mine had or the fixed glass giant moon roof that I wanted and that a friend had on his 79 Town Coupe.