This is the perfect 1974 car.

This is a great looking 1974 Mercury Marquis Brougham two-door hardtop and it’s in a fantastic shade of 1970s green. Ed Wynn’s transition to a new role is not something i’m familiar with, but may have to check that out. Some adults might have been offended. I distinctly remembered the capacious interior and trunk, and plusher carpets. The outboard segment has a slight curve from the interior segments whereas the ’73 tail light appears flat all the way across. It sounds like it was definitely walking the line between somewhat upscale and decidedly downscale – and it no doubt pulled it off quite successfully.I share Jason’s enthusiasm for these mid-70s Mercuries, as they always struck me as dignified, upscale transportation that were neither excessively corpulent, like the ’71-76 GM B and C bodies, nor a left-field choice, like contemporary Chryslers. Initially introduced as the flagship Mercury range, the Marquis line was later ex…
Scotty Gilbertson. We had a pretty good laugh at that, as it was in Lincoln territory at that price, and a Lincoln seemed like so much more car. Maybe it’s “ginger” as it has likely faded somewhat over the last forty-six years. Home » Mercury » Marquis » 1974. You do not acquire ‘Streakers’ were quite a phenomena that summer. For the guy whose family traveled with the Cat, this 1974 Mercury Marquis hardtop should be a neat throwback to a time when luxury meant big V8s, couch-like seating, and a pillow-soft ride. I like this corduroy interior (so much more understated than the loose-pillow look), but would prefer a darker exterior color, maybe navy blue or black or even that deep brown so popular in the earth-tone era. Highest Quality1969-1970, 1972-1974, 1977-1978, 1983-1986 1973 19841-Yr Warranty. And while there was a lot of Ford in these, there was a lot of Lincoln in them too. $8,900. Guaranteed Correct Part. The kind of guy who would revel in the thrill of pursuit, who would ultimately corner or outwit his foe, then having his flunkies book ’em. In a feature adopted from the Mark series, the Marquis was styled with (non-functional) fender louvers behind the front wheels (and vents in the front bumper). The station wagon was not available under the Brougham trim level; a woodgrain exterior trim option was offered (dropping the Each door probably weighs 2.4 times what I weigh, but a two-door hardtop Marquis? Alongside the addition of four-door sedans, the Marquis line gained a station wagon, as the Colony Park woodgrained station wagon was integrated into the model line. Along with a common wheelbase (for the first time), the Marquis and the Ford LTD shared nearly their entire bodyshell; many non-visible components were shared with the Lincoln Continental/Town Car and Continental Mark VI. FILTER. That alone is worth the $6.00 per month.If you’re dipping your toe into Ed Wynn in drama, check out The Twilight Zone episode “A Pitch for the Angels”.I didn’t know that was Ed Wynn. 1978 Mercury Marquis 7088 VIN: 8Z63S577088 Check out this beautiful 1978 Mercury Marquis! Been in the family since new.Copyright 2011 - 2020 Curbside Classics. In compliance with federal safety regulations, all full-size Mercurys received a new steering column, with a For 1971, the Marquis underwent a revision of the exterior and interior; the convertible body style was dropped (along with the Marauder fastback). It has to be the right person, the square-jawed all business type with good hair. These were way a head of the British competition in the day. 45,000 Miles: 1974 Mercury Marquis Brougham.