The 1968 Mercury Marquis Was the Top-of-the-Line Gentleman's Hotrod (390-4V Car)

Enjoy the video about this "new arrival": my 1968 Mercury Marquis with a 390-4V V8. It's the 2-door version of the Park Lane Brougham used on the original Hawaii Five-O series.

[@semloclusa1630]

A beautiful Mercury. I love that era of car design. Even though it’s very big, compared to today, I bet it’s a smooth ride.

[@Art-is-craft]

Same length as a modern Rolls.

[@KIILew]

Stunning...STUNNING car!! Can hardly wait for you to get it running great with a follow-up drive video, Adam!

[@davidfrania8990]

It's a beauty, Adam! And it's amazing how much prettier the "whitewall side" is than the other side. The cars back then definitely had whitewalls for a reason.

[@ThePrissy11]

Super pretty Marquis. The color combo is stunning. Would love to see it up and running👍

[@billgueltig6136]

That is such a classy blue and juxtaposed against the white top . Perfect for the contours of the car body

[@HomerJ1964]

I’m not really a Ford guy but, that thing is stunning! Nice find.

[@nickbonvino]

Nice find Adam! My first car was a ‘69 two door Marquis. Red with black vinyl roof. 429 4v. My father bought it new and handed it down to my sisters and then me. I’m pretty sure I was the first one to race it though… it did extremely well considering the size of that car. Loved the hide-away headlights on that year.

[@4339jk]

I would have never given a car like this a thought and look at what a stunner it is. Love that speedometer and how the dash has a dome light when you open the door. All cars should've had that... and now we know how you find them, where do you keep them...???

[@gxl5892]

I remember at 8yrs old in 1968 my dad coming home with this exact demo car from his Lincoln Mercury dealership. Wow!!!! Thanks for showing your beautiful car.

[@RareClassicCars]

Really? Where was it located?

[@gxl5892]

@@RareClassicCars Chicago

[@ATLcentury334]

This was a treat for me to see. This 1968 Mercury, the blue color, but without the vinyl roof, was my parents first new car. I was 6 years old, and very excited when my dad pulled into our driveway with it. I remember it was raining, and the car sparkled in the almost dark evening. My mom and I got into it, and my dad drove it a few blocks away to show my grandmother. We had a lot of fun in it, the first thing that comes to mind is the drive in theater. I remember the gravel crunching under the tires. Pulling the speaker into the car, and my favorite place to see the movie was with a blanket and pillow on the back shelf. I usually fell asleep. We took many vacations in the Mercury. I remember it seemed to take my dad many hours to pack the car because the trunk seemed to be bigger than our house. I remember a trip home from Kmart one day. My dad announced to us we had a new car again. I was confused until he pointer to the odometer, it had just turned over 100,000 miles and it was back to all zeros. My dad traded the Mercury in on a fully loaded 1974 Country Squire. My mom was pissed because she wanted a Cougar. Guess what he drove in our driveway in 1977? That wagon didn’t last long.

[@avgeek1930]

That Wellington blue is a stunning color . Thinking of repainting my car that color

[@seH2i]

STUNNING ! Good find, thanks for the memories. Grandfather John Pennsylvania

[@a.m.9357]

What a gorgeous car. Smooth design, just love it. And it's in awesome condition too. For its age, this is like 5-star condition!

[@billmagorian490]

This car is beautiful and so well equipped. So happy that you were able to get it.

[@robertcass7723]

Just beautiful. Great color combo. Can’t wait to see the drive.

[@johnhall8364]

The best styled year for the big mercury, very clean lithe lines and beautiful detailing.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous investment. Fabulous wheels. Stunning.

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

That is a stunning color. The white vinyl roof really sets it off! Can’t wait to see the Drive & Review updates! 🤩

[@keiththomas3141]

Beautiful car! Better than the cars made today.

[@eddstarr2185]

Omg Adam! Like you said, you were less-than-a-day away from losing out on this rare Mercury Marquis. I remember seeing three of these around town back in the day, but I thought they were all Park Lane Brougham coupes - never noticed the name on the lower rear! That dramatic roofline bridges the limousine backlight with a fastback flair. The Marquis added a bit of Continental Mark III design cache to the Mercury full-size lineup. A grateful nation of car lovers thank you for the history you're saving. Ya Done Good, Adam! 👍👍

[@remingtonwingmaster6929]

I can't say I ever seen one of these. What cool styling. Something that really jumped out was how nicely the rear bumper is integrated into the entire rear fascia. It almost looks customized. Beautiful addition Adam and a great color combination too.

[@billgueltig6136]

Govt crash standards put an end to that design feature

[@zythr9999]

@@billgueltig6136 Lol

[@wincrasher2007]

cadillac did the same all the way to '72. after that, you get the ugly rubber/plastic filler pieces.

[@zythr9999]

@@wincrasher2007 Less weight less fuel used

[@bobbybishop368]

I love the look, but doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of having a bumper ? Looks like if you're " bumped " from the rear the taillights would be the first point of impact.

[@Primus54]

What a beauty! The ‘68 front styling was a huge improvement over the ‘67. Went from looking like an LTD to a Lincoln. Can’t wait for your review once you work out the mechanical issues. 👍👍👍

[@briansearles4473]

For me both the 68 Mercury and the 68 Ford had much better front end's compared to the 67's. What I find odd is that the 68 LTD had concealed headlights but the 68 Mercury did not.

[@davidpancerev9658]

Yes and hideaway h-lights faded away by early 1970's..not unreliable

[@johnsimun6533]

Between you and Bill. You both have some amazing cars. Absolutely beautiful examples. Congratulations on your new ride.

[@JonnyHolms]

What a beautiful 🚗 car, I for one appreciate this channel as I know that you are saving this masterpiece.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Wow Adam, this Marquis Coupe is absolutely gorgeous!!! I'm sure that once you get done working your magic mechanically, it will run like a top!!! 👍👍🙂

[@docolliday8375]

Beautifull car, beautifull colour, nice leather interior. This car is over 50 years old. I don't think anybody will drive one of todays cars in 50 years.

[@mistrcoffe]

Absolutely beautiful car. Would have loved to see the trunk and engine compartment. Thanks for sharing.

[@Drinks4450]

Yes. Exactly what you said!!!

[@fourdoorglory5945]

Just WOW…again. Amazing find-congrats.

[@sidgreentherhymeofreason]

True beauty comes from classic cars and that car is very beautiful

[@JackF99]

Another gem that avoids the expense of "collectible" cars from the era.

[@RodBeauvex]

Not that he's helping keep these boats cheap. ;)

[@JackF99]

@@RodBeauvex True dat

[@jamiemorgan4146]

@@RodBeauvex Maybe you weren’t aware that people are allowed to make money on their investments. 🙄🙄🙄 Consider moving to a Commie Country. 🤨

[@tedlym.3390]

In 1973 my father bought a 1965 Mercury Monterey Marauder for me to keep me out of his Thunderbirds. I remember the car fondly. Thank you,

[@Art-is-craft]

He gave you a Mercedes level car.

[@CH67guy1]

Love the color! That’s a really special car!

[@HFX1955]

I first saw a Maroon 1968 Marquis at MacKenzie Mercury in Ottawa, Canada and the memory of that beautiful car has stayed with me ever since. Congratulations on a great find.

[@frankie2806]

what a beauty 🔥🔥🔥

[@galaxiesteve7139]

Beautiful Merc! Beautiful color also. Mercury had a similar color in the 70s called Midnight Blue Metallic, one of my favorites. I had a 67 Galaxie that had a rusted frame due to thin metal used in those years. Glad this one was well taken care of. Probably garaged its whole life. I'm glad you bought it because I know you will take care of it as it should be.

[@johnclements6852]

Well done Adam, another beautiful car. Seems amazing that GM and Chrysler couldn't replicate that solid sounding door.

[@lukepokrajac1057]

My 68 sport fury has doors that shut with a solid thunk…no rattling and no sag in the hinges with 130 k on the clock. GM’s had issues with door bushing wear and subsequent alignment issues

[@1aikane]

Reminds me of the original Hawaii 5-0 series. Very nice example.

[@Mr_Mike_S]

Adam resurrects classics...he's the Casey Kasem of cars. The hits just keep on comin!!

[@sonyhandycam520]

Watching the classic Hawaii Five-O series. Jack Lord used a 67 Marquis Tudor in the pilot movie. Up to season six 1973-1974. Danno's using a black 73-74 Ford Custom 500's thought they were Galaxie 500's. But after rewinding and playing at slow speed. They don't have the Galaxie 500 script on the C pillar. But when they add the side molding it makes a big difference in the way the car looks. Waiting for the episode when Steve gets the 1973 Marquis Brougham and the 68 Parklane gets second duty status. Till season 10 I think and they total in Chase scene.

[@a-do-hia-i-sv9593]

Wow! Please please bring us along with everything you do to this car. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@robertortiz8540]

I was 8 years old in 1968, nice car Thank You for sharing this video.

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Looks amazing! 50+ years later it looks like it could still be in the dealership showroom!

[@ricksidenstricker2144]

Beautiful forgotten car. Glad you are showing some light in it's direction. Long overdue!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Adam, I think I can speak for all SUBSCRIBERS when I say, if you're happy then we're happy. :-) :-) :-)

[@markbehr88]

Very nice colour. I haven’t seen that colour before on one of those.

[@stevegordon5243]

Yet another beauty you've found! Love the color combo!

[@TheArkDoc]

I think 68 Mercs are absolutely underrated. Stunning car.

[@steveshanabarger4108]

Nice; this has to be the first 2 door 68 Marquis I've ever seen! Lots of sedans but no coupes. Love it.

[@heikkiremes5661]

She's proportionally absolutely spot on. Beautiful car. Gratz, dude!

[@klavers]

Looking forward for the next video about this beautiful mercury! Greetings from the netherlands.

[@mikekaatman3194]

STUNNING...the color is unbelievably great!

[@texanfournow]

My father was a spectroscopy scientist at the Ford research lab in Dearborn for 36 years. In 1967 he became eligible for Ford's executive lease program (basically half-price and free insurance & repairs). So he got a new car every year. His first four cars were Mercury models: 1967 - navy blue Monterrey, 1968 - white Montclair 1969 - maroon Marauder 1970 - navy blue Marauder. In 1971, he switched to a gold T-bird. My 18-year-old sister got to drive the T-bird because the insurance included the whole family! Thank you for this video. It brought back some great memories!

[@rhrh2025]

My high school girl friend's parents had one of these, and we had a 4 door 1969 Monterey with a 390 CID! Both were excellent cars......

[@giggiddy]

Cruising down the highway late at night. Listening to "The heart of Saturday Night" playing nicely on the radio. Ohhh yes. I can almost reach out and touch the moment...

[@Sedan57Chevy]

If I was ordering a 68 Mercury, this is the exact color combo and wheel setup I would've gone for. Truly an amazing automobile.

[@jeffring1222]

In 68 my almost next door neighbor bought a mercury park lane in teal green with turquoise interior, 390 badges, beautiful car.

[@votingcitizen]

Score! Love that fast back swoop transition from rear window to trunk deck. smooth!

[@Tchristman100]

We had the '68 Mercury Colony Park station wagon with 315hp 390. It was fairly fast (55 in first). Had marginal brakes even with disc brakes up front. Got 10-12 mpg in town and 15-17 mpg on the highway. Was a cruiser with numb steering. But what a comfortable cruiser! And the most unique looking station wagon ever. Wish I still had it.

[@kensherwood4866]

Outstanding, goes to show that as you tell us there are good deals to be had if you look carefully. Thanks for sharing Adam

[@junkmail1262]

Wow this brings back memories. I had a 68 Monterey in ford green. Same car but without the fancy trim in and out. My parents gave it to me for my high graduation. It was their daily car. 390 2 barrel. I promptly put dual exhaust, 8 track player with 4 speakers in it. I added a low rise manifold with 2 AFB 4 barrel cabs. 10” wide chrome rims in the rear. Way too much power when you don’t have posi traction. Plus it sucked the gas down. Even at 40 cent a gallon back then. Best part, bucket seats. Perfect for those drive-in dates :). Got rid of it when the frame finally rusted through.

[@PETERNESS]

honestly out of ALL the cars you have shared with us this is number one .what a grouse lookin car,much respect from Down Under Mate

[@patcurrie9888]

Nice acquisition. Great color combo!

[@billgueltig6136]

This Merc is drop dead beautiful in this color

[@owlshark7760]

Gorgeous! I have a 1968 Ford XL (Galaxie) and the fitment and trim appears so much better on the Mercury.

[@Patrick-cs6qi]

That Mercury is a beautiful car, but I prefer the styling of the front clip on your XL as opposed to the Mercury.

[@ronschlorff7089]

Yup, like GM too the model grades were all a bit advanced up a ladder, along with price. If Ford was "beer", and Mercury was "wine", then Lincoln, I guess, would be "Champagne"!! LOL :D!.

[@loupecci4901]

Sure pulled a rabbit out of the hat with that beauty!

[@arunta5]

I love your car videos. I am a Ford fan and own a 2008 Ford Falcon G6E on of the last made in Australia. The color of mine is very close to Wellington Blue. It has the 6cyl Barra engine, very powerful and reliable. I have owned GM (Holden-here) cars and I noticed the front of one of yours in the garage facing out was similar to a 1980,s Holden Kingswood with the single headlights with the squared chrome surrounds. GM, Ford, Toyota and Mitsubisihi all stopped making vehicles here with GMH the last closing in 2017. GM have now fully exited this market. Ford and Toyota still have dealers and sell imported cars. SUV's have become the vehicle of choice for many families now.

[@rbielarski]

Gorgeous Marquis & super color!

[@kudraadk]

The side profile is gorgeous!

[@wildcat64100]

Just beautiful! Another great acquisition.

[@samdeangelo6640]

That is amazingly gorgeous. I love those body lines.

[@stevesosebee5860]

My Dad bought a 1968 Ford LTD with 390 V8 new. I loved driving that car, it was a 5 door hardtop.

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

What a lucky guy you are Adam. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@vincentdelmar2453]

You ain’t wrong about that color. Beautiful.

[@animalactivist7820]

Wow! That’s a gorgeous car Adam! And a power window, & power seats car with factory air Marquis. And wire wheel covers! Damn! Great find!

[@powerman1955]

Keeping cars of this era running correctly is becoming a lost art.

[@PorscheRacer14]

As a fan of blue vehicles, that's a sharp colour on that car. What a great looking car!

[@Art-is-craft]

That interior looks stunning.

[@stevemcnally7655]

Beautiful car, can't wait to see it on the road.

[@RallyNova350]

That is a sharp car, for sure. Glad you were able to find it! I also agree about that Wellington Blue, such a beautiful color!

[@billsmith7255]

One more beautiful automobile in your stable. Good for your Adam. 👍👍👍

[@corrado9683]

That’s a beauty Adam. Nice find!! Can’t wait to hear it run.

[@kenmason356]

Love these cars. When I was a kid we had a 1969 Galaxie 500 XL Fastback with a 390!

[@Art-is-craft]

An amazing car as well.

[@andyk6796]

Great find! Good looking car in amazing condition.

[@stevegallagher687]

Love these Mercury's. Beautiful styling land yacht

[@greggc8088]

Very nice find Adam. Thanks for sharing. My Dad had a 67 Montery 4 door in the weird greenish blue with the 410 FE. It was the first car I remember as a child going on a vacation trip in.

[@shadowofthenight7316]

What a classy car! Absolutely Love it

[@Cptcurt]

Beautiful car

[@Cameraman148]

Fantastic Looking Ride ..My Parents had a 1971 Mercury Mont Conv Pale Yellow Blk Guts and 390 2bbl. the slab sided looked Like the Big Lincolns of that time and Had the Big Boat Ride.. Man those cars were Beauties....

[@briansearles4473]

If it was a 71 it probably had the 400 2bbl, totally different to the 390/428.

[@OnkelPHMagee]

Count me in as another who appreciates the elegance added by color scheme.

[@YTjndallas]

My Mom got a 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham in the gold/green color that was pretty nice. She had it from 1974-1986. I started first grade in 1973 and graduated 1985, so it’s the car I grew up in.

[@Hydrogenblonde]

What a stunning car! You will be able to open up your own museum soon. That would definitely be worth a look.

[@michaeloliva3759]

That’s a Beauty Adam! Love the way it’s optioned out too.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great looking Marquis!

[@ddellwo]

Such an iconic tail end treatment on this car! I remember being a little boy in the early 70’s and seeing these Marc’s driving around and even then, the budding “car guy” in me knew that THIS was a cool looking vehicle! Wow - what a difference on the whitewall side of the car - it’s amazing how that simple little splash of white really changes the overall appearance of the car! That car is in lovely condition inside and out - what a terrific project to dig into as summer starts! I foresee a cool morning cruise on July 4 in your patriotic blue beauty…….🇺🇸

[@jamespolcyn8441]

This car is a beauty

[@jamespolcyn8441]

Stunning.

[@jaz313det]

Omg what a beautiful car. Never seen one before.

[@rollofffrank2008]

Looks great shape!

[@ellisonhamilton3322]

Handsome, handsome car.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

Growing up in the NYC suburbs, my family had a 1973 Mercury Marquis Colony Park wagon with the wood panels on the side. 429 ci engine.

[@clevejason]

What a beautiful home and car

[@paulgibbons8222]

What a sweet Merc you've got there Adam. Please show us more!!