The 1960s horsepower war wasn’t limited to muscle cars, as this 1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible demonstrates. It presents impressively for a survivor-grade classic, but the 410ci “Marauder” V8 hiding under its hood could be the star of the show. The V8’s power is undeniable, and its mountain of low-end torque delivers effortless acceleration. The seller has listed the Park Lane here on eBay in Las Vegas, Nevada, for $13,900 OBO. Note that there is an active offer as of this writing, so interested parties may need to compete to take it home.
Mercury introduced its Second Generation Park Lane in 1964, which remained available until the company replaced it with the expanded Marquis range in 1969. Buyers could choose from four body types, with this classic’s first owner selecting a ’67 Convertible finished in Inverness Green. They teamed that shade with a Black hydraulic power top that fits nicely and works as it should. The paint has no significant cosmetic imperfections, and the panels are straight. Rust is often a concern, particularly for vehicles from damp locations. However, since this Mercury spent time in California and Nevada, the favorable climates in both states seem to have protected it. Otherwise, the trim is in good condition, the glass is clear, and this Park Lane is guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes.
If you doubted my statement about the 1960s horsepower war, lifting the Mercury’s hood should put those doubts to rest. The engine bay houses a 410ci “Marauder” V8, teamed with a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. Mercury rated the Marauder at 330hp and 444 ft/lbs of torque, but the engine’s greatest strength is its low-end torque delivery. As a result, acceleration is effortless, especially on the open road. A light squeeze of the “loud” pedal is all it takes for this baby to overtake on the freeway. The engine bay is honest and clean, and although the seller doesn’t explicitly call it turnkey, their emphasis on overall condition suggests it is ready to roll once the buyer hands over the cash.
Trimmed in Black, the Mercury’s interior features a bench seat, power windows, and a hidden upgraded stereo. It isn’t pristine, with the front seatcover showing some stretching. However, as an affordable, driver-grade classic, it definitely passes muster. There are no major problems, and shortcomings like the paint flaws on the dash could be addressed in a home workshop this winter. The dash is in good condition, and the crack-free pad is a real win. It won’t win many show trophies, but it also won’t embarrass the buyer if they hit the streets with the top down.
Winter is fast approaching, and it may seem like the wrong time to buy a classic Convertible. However, nothing could be further from the truth. They are typically cheaper now than they are as summer approaches, and having a few months in your workshop lets you assess and eliminate any potential faults. This 1967 Mercury Park Lane appears to need nothing significant, and the price is definitely affordable. Are those thoughts enough to tempt you to make an offer and try to beat the one already made? I wish you luck if you do.
Cool car. Love the color. But those steering wheels Ford used during this time were almost comical (I know, “safety”). I’m sure this one will be grabbed up pretty quickly.
I had that same type center on our ’68 Cortina.
It twists off real easily,& I got a center from an
older Cortina to replace it.
Think for a moment…. A car (not a truck or SUV). Full-size. In convertible form. As such, nothing at all like today’s new vehicle market.
This is a cool Mercury. It appears to have scratches and wear, but has survived its nearly 60 years in reasonable condition. Enjoy the top-down cruising.
Thanks Adam.
This car has been driven and loved. Used to call those imperfections “character lines” and that’s not an insult. Living in South Texas, just a mile or so from the coast – what an aweesome summertime cruiser…but then again, that black vinyl in the South Texas Sun? Ouch. Oh…if I only had room in the garage…
I had a 64 convertible for a while. Needed restoration. This would have been a better buy not needed anything huge to do
I note this car, which I think gorgeous, is equipped with cornering lights. Many cars in the sixties had them, including a ’63 Buick convertible I owned. I found those lights quite useful. Yet I don’t see cornering lights on newer cars. Does anyone know if they’re still a “thing”?
I loved cornering lights and made sure my parents ordered them on their cars when I was little. What happens now, is when you put the turn signal on, the fog light on that side comes on. Pretty common these days but not on all cars.
Thanks, Robin. I’ve seen that funky lighting sequence in action and wondered about it. Yet it never occurred to me that (1) the amber rim light is a fog light and (2) that it was designed to illuminate an intersection as a car begins to head into it. Now that you’ve educated me (a living fossil) on this modern redo of cornering lights, I struggle to understand how this front-facing design represents an improvement over the older, side-mounted design. I recall that the cornering lights on my ’63 Buick illuminated intersecting roads with the intensity of a floodlight.
great looking merc convert with a b/b. priced to sell for sure and i bet 10k drives it home.
The 410 had a 390 bore and 428 stroke, lots of torque!
Mercury’s were,indeed beautiful cars!
410 is a 390 bore with 428 stroke with special pistons….very good low end torque with plenty of high end to go with.
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This car has a boat-load of interior options: “Mercury” AM/8-track, power windows, annunciator warning panel, I’d almost bet it was a dealer demo, just enough bling to increase floor traffic and step him/her upscale.
Cool car. Anyone should be happy to be seen behind the wheel. I heard some time ago that the 410 motor was the smoothest FE motor. Reading the comments tell me that it’s true. Best wishes to the new owner. Drive er carefully and enjoy.
There was something about the Mercury 410 that it was the smoothest engine ever made…you could rest a nickel on the aircleaner while it was running and it wouldnt move.If you want a cruiser..there is nothing better in the classic world than a 410 Mercury.
Apart from what looks like they have screwed the side molding with self taping screw ( The kind of thing my old man would have done ) it looks like a reasonable car for the money, it would be a great cruiser.
Virginia State Police special-ordered all of their 1966 Ford Custom 2-doors with the Mercury 410 instead of the 428 Police Interceptor. They wanted the most horsepower with maximum reliability. The hydraulic lifters were desired over the 428 P.I.’s solid-lifter configuration. They are a very rare find today but, my friend owns one, perhaps the last known to have survived.