In the seventies, for the Ford person who was above an LTD, but couldn’t afford a Lincoln Continental Town Car, there was the Mercury Marquis. It was the “just right” car. All the full-size products of Ford from 1975 to 1978 shared a similar domed hood, peaked fenders with parking lights, and concealed headlights (for Ford on the LTD Landau only), although they are shown open in this picture. While the LTD favored a Thunderbird look, the Marquis favored the Lincoln from the front. Here is a 1978 Mercury Marquis Brougham for sale here on Craigslist in Lakeville, Minnesota for $4,000. Thanks to Barnfinds reader Jonathan M. who brought this car to our attention.
While the Lincoln of the time sported upright vertical taillights, the Marquis had horizontal taillights on the slanted rear. The seller often refers to this as a Grand Marquis in the ad, but it is actually a Marquis Brougham as described in the heading. Even this model is the “just right” vehicle. In 1978 Mercury produced the regular Marquis line and the Grand Marquis. This Marquis Brougham fits right in the middle. In black, it really favors the Town Car.
Mercury described this as a Flight Bench seat covered in Willshire cloth. Accessories found on this Marquis Brougham include the original AM/FM radio, air conditioning, cruise control, power locks, and power brakes which are all working. On the floor is thick, 18-ounce Tiffany spun nylon carpeting. The interior appears to be in excellent condition.
The standard engine found in this Marquis Brougham is the 351 cubic inch V-8. That’s probably a little strained pulling this heavy car that stretches 229.0 inches, or 19 feet long (the seller has incorrect figures for length in the ad). But the car has only been driven 27,644 miles.
The only flaw I can see in the car is that it appears the vinyl top is wrinkled on the right rear C pillar. The $4,000 price seems very reasonable for a car in this condition with such low mileage. If this car is for you, measure your garage before purchase.
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