As plentiful as wagons were in the mid-seventies, it’s surprising how few still seem to be around, since many served their duty and were subsequently forgotten, or worse. With the nostalgia surrounding the tried-and-true station wagon, most remaining examples still attract attention on the roads today, no matter the make or model. Finding one as elite and low-mileage as this 1975 Mercury Colony Park seems to be happening a lot less frequently than in the past, and while the price tag of $39,999 may be a deterrent to some potential buyers, it’s hard to argue that this may be one of the nicest ready-to-go family haulers still out there. It’s located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and you can find it here on eBay.
The Grand Marquis was Mercury’s top-of-the-line flagship in ’75, and the brand used it as the base for the Colony Park. The seller reports that his wagon is the finest the company offered at the time, considering the extensive options it came equipped with. One excellent feature is the 460 engine, the largest V8 you could get here at the time, delivering 218 horsepower with its standard 4-barrel carburetor. Unfortunately, the seller forgot to include a photo of the engine bay. It also has the uncommon Class III trailer towing package, plus an extended fuel tank. The latter could be very helpful here, since I’m guessing this one’s a lot thirstier than most if it’s pulling a trailer.
Twenty grand was reportedly spent on renovations over the past year, leaving it in what’s described as like-new condition. Fresh Ginger Glamour paint was applied, followed by a clear coat, and there’s no information on whether it needed any bodywork before that. However, with less than 30,000 miles on the ticker, the panels may not have needed much attention. As slick as the finish looks, the real attention-grabber is the stainless woodie trim accents, plus the optional full vinyl roof.
With such a strong exterior presentation and low mileage, I’d expect the inside to look great as well. Fortunately, the interior condition is exceptional, and it also has some desirable options. One notable feature is the stowable game table and its magnetic checkerboard, which should help keep the southernmost passengers occupied for hours! When the wagon isn’t needed for family use, folding the seats down gives about as much cargo space as a pickup, and thankfully, the back is clean enough to suggest this one hasn’t been used that way very often. Although this is undoubtedly one of the nicest remaining Colony Parks out there, I’m not sure wagon fans will line up to drop nearly $40k. Is this one worth anywhere close to what the seller is hoping for?
Nice to see one as heavily optioned as this as the rarer stuff was rarely checked off that much back in the day but I’ll have to pass at the asking price,…
A shame really as it would have been rather cool to be cruising around in Uncle Buck’s later family vehicle :).
Looks like it’s brand new. But even though you could consider it the first suv of the time, I don’t think it’s worth the small suv $39,999 price.
Fake wood grain. Why? People would actually pay extra for this back then? I don’t get it. If you like looking at wood that much then at least put the real thing on there. It’s like the fake plastic chrome on trucks today; Either have plastic, or real chrome, but don’t combine them because it looks cheap.
How old are you? They haven’t used real wood on cars since the 1940’s. Chrome? Maybe the 70’s.
Don’t know of any 70s car with real wood outside of the dashboards.
Ford products had real wood (over steel anyway) thru 1951 for Ford wagons, and I think later for Mercury wagons. GM products too, but not sure when they stopped. It was British cars like Triumph that had wood dashes into the 70’s, then later for Morgan which also had wood framed bodies. I toured the Triumph and Morgan factories in around 1978 when I owned a TR3A, though it had a steel dash. TR4’s had wood ones.
You must be very young and new to the world of classic cars. Faux wood appliques were huge for decades! No respectable Country Squire or Town & Country would be without them!
This is a beauty! Certainly more attractive than an SUV!
I have to admit though Mercury did a very good job with its wood grain extending it all the way to the front turn signal light on the front clip.
I remember an ad in the late 60s or early 70s that said the colony Park station wagon was “the Lincoln of station wagons “
Teenage me would never had given this big Mercury wagon a second look, but today they are cool. This one looks great. Cruise in style— with the whole clan.
very nice merc indeed. great colors but 40k is quite a bit for this car. i get the low miles and condition but if this were to used as designed it would eat you out of house and home with gas at almost 5.00 a gallon and pile miles on it the value drops.
Paid $ 6.50 a gallon for 91 octane at a Chevron in Phoenix.
My dad had a 71 Ford LTD Country Squire. Not nearly as optioned as this. 400 2V. Laid rubber no problem, I know, I did it when I was 16 and driving this boat around. Ask me how I know you can put a full 45 gallon drum of heating fuel oil in the back and drive to the cottage? Yes, it was overloaded for the tires. 4 x 8 sheets of plywood, no problem. It was amazing and quiet too.
This seller is the guy who makes the high buck Back To The Future Deloreans.
Maybe this is his new project: 70’s wagons in nice shape.
Simply: Wow!
Wow, what a rare fine! Probably not found in a barn, but that’s good.
And to still have the rear game set!
Being what it is, in this condition, with all of the new parts, and the dependability that comes along with all of that, I just about cannot argue with the price. But a daily driver? Might be a little scary in today’s world. But at least you’d be surrounded by more than a couple of tons of metal.
I wouldn’t have done the dual exhaust with the chrome tips, but that’s just me.
The odometer looks a little wonky for original miles, but possible.
I would have done the dual exhaust for breathing room for the 460 but would have tucked the tailpipes up as close to the body as I could but left off the chrome tips. I don’t like them on anything!!
Apparently a big fan of the number 9!
Dad had a 73 we ordered new with the 460 engine and most options. It was an extra cost paint called Ivy Glow with beige interior. When it arrived, the dealer said it was the most beautiful wagon they had ever seen. Dad liked the twin comfort lounge seats and the stereo. We didn’t get the game table though…that would have been fun.
Not EVERY option… missing cornering lamps.
I would consider it if it were so equipped. Two “must haves” on my wagon check list.. power windows and cornering lamps. And wood grain of course. I guess that’s three.
I was going to point that out too. Std wheel covers too.
Doesn’t have a CB radio and optional Rally Fun Pack, either.
(If you know, you know.)