- Seller: Alan M (Contact)
- Location: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
- Mileage: 100,950 Shown
- Chassis #: 2MEBM75F6KX604951
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 302 cui V8
- Transmission: Automatic
Before crossovers took over American roads, full-size sedans like the Mercury Grand Marquis defined comfortable long-distance travel. With body-on-frame construction, V8 power, and a ride quality seemingly designed to smooth out rough pavement, these big Mercurys earned loyal followings that continue to this day. This 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS comes with a story spanning more than three decades of family ownership and appears to have been cared for in a way that enthusiasts will appreciate. Located in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, this Mercury is now offered as a Barn Finds Auction with a reserve.
Purchased by the seller’s uncle in 1991 as a gift for his wife from the original owner, this Grand Marquis reportedly had approximately 14,000 miles at the time. The seller recalls driving the couple to North Carolina in 1993, including stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and remembers being impressed by the Mercury’s quiet ride and comfortable interior. After the uncle’s passing in 1996, the seller’s aunt continued to own the car until 2009, when ownership transferred to the seller with roughly 81,000 miles showing. Since then, the Mercury has reportedly been driven seasonally and stored indoors.
Power comes from Ford’s fuel-injected 5.0-liter (302ci) V8, paired with a non-electronic AOD automatic transmission. The seller states that the car still runs and drives much as it did decades ago, noting the durability that helped make Panther-platform Fords and Mercurys famous. The odometer now reads approximately 100,950 miles.
Finished in dark blue, this Grand Marquis received a repaint after the seller removed the aging vinyl roof following years of outdoor storage during prior ownership. A replacement vinyl top was installed after the repaint, and the seller states it has remained garage-kept since 2010. Photos show a car that presents well overall, with chrome trim, turbine-style wheel covers, and straight body lines helping preserve the formal luxury-car look that defined the Grand Marquis LS. The seller notes some paint chips, scratches, parking lot dings, and a small rust spot on the left front fender consistent with regular use rather than concours preservation.
Inside, the blue cloth interior appears especially well preserved. The photos show supportive split-bench seating, woodgrain trim, plush carpeting, and what appears to be a clean dashboard and door panels. Factory luxury touches include power accessories and a spacious six-passenger cabin that still looks well suited for long-distance cruising.
Under the hood, the engine bay appears clean and largely stock, while additional underside and trunk photos in the gallery document the overall condition. Prospective bidders are encouraged to review the photo gallery carefully to assess the cosmetic condition and presentation.
For enthusiasts who appreciate traditional American luxury, this Grand Marquis offers an increasingly hard-to-find combination: V8 power, rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame construction, and documented long-term family ownership. Whether destined for weekend cruising, local shows, or daily-driver duty, this Mercury appears ready for its next chapter.
Grand Marquis nicely appointed inside as usual.. Real sharp frontend. .
Beautiful survivor. I’m sure that it drives and rides as good as it looks
I’ve owned an 85 Grand Marquis, an 86 and 87 Town Car in past. They are fine cruisers with the AOD transmission and get gas milage in the 20’s on the highway using the cruise control at a reasonable speed.
My 1988 Grand Marquis has 416,000+ miles, and it is “tired”. It’s velour interior STILL looks good. One oddity on this 1989 Grand Marquis: the dash and the centre section on the steering wheel are the same as the 1988 GS; the LS had wood-graining in the centre of the steering-wheel. I really regret the holes in the speaker-“grilles” in the dashboard cover on this one. Such cosmetic damage causes me to question some aspects in the care that this car has had. There was a car on this site that interested me, and I could not log-in to bid on it. I could not remember my password, and they said I would get an email to reset my password. No email ever came. Running out of time to bid on the car, I attempted to re-join Barn Finds and paid for a new membership, with a password: the promised email confirmation for that never came. I would love to contact this seller with some questions. But if I cannot log-in, I have no way of doing that. How do I get around this?
The blow up of the photo that shows the odometer reads 00935, I think, not about 80,000 miles. While no rot is seen in under photos the steel lines show concerning surface rust and there may be a power steering seep judging from photo. The one bid may be what it is worth?
Harrison, I forwarded to you the email conversation I had with Jesse at Barn Finds from last week. He suggested emailing them at [email protected]. See if that works.
Good luck with this car. Myerstown is in Lebanon or Lancaster County I believe, horse and buggy country.
Hello, Dave. I tried that and got no response, sadly.
And I tried that and got no response — no reply — no email back. They must want no part of me, for some reason.
We responded to your emails and never heard back. I’m guessing they are going to spam folder?
I never received any emails from you: they must be going elsewhere, somehow. Is my membership still active?
Did you check your spam folder?
I just checked it, back to May 26; nothing from you; sorry.
I received your email to reset my password, and I created a new password. But then it would not let me in. I would enter the password, hit log in, and it would shake from side to side and go blank and I would have to do it again. This occurred over and over and over and over, and I could not log in. What do I do now?