Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978

Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978

Highlights:

– 7.5-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission

– Factory air conditioning and electric windows

– Paintwork and half vinyl roof redone in the original style

– Registered in the United States

The seller offers for sale this 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, powered by a 7.5-litre V8 petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This two-door coupe is equipped with desirable comfort features including air conditioning and electric windows, and according to the seller the paintwork and the half vinyl roof have been redone in keeping with the original specification. The car presents in good condition throughout, with an interior that the seller reports to be complete and well preserved, and it is offered as a ready-to-enjoy example of full-size American luxury motoring from the late 1970s.

The Grand Marquis represented the very top of the Mercury range, positioned as the marque’s most luxurious offering and closely related to the Ford LTD and Lincoln models of the era. In the late 1970s these full-size Mercurys embodied the traditional American luxury formula at its most generous: a vast, softly sprung body, a torquey big-block V8 up front, and a cabin trimmed for maximum comfort, with plush seating, extensive equipment and a quiet, relaxed driving experience. The 7.5-litre engine, Ford’s largest passenger car unit, delivers its power with complete ease, making the car an effortless long-distance cruiser.

Cars of this generation marked the end of an era, as downsizing swept through the American industry from 1979 onwards, and the truly full-size coupes of the 1970s were never built in this form again. That finality has made survivors increasingly collectible, particularly well-equipped examples with a known history. For the enthusiast of American classics, this Grand Marquis offers imposing road presence, remarkable comfort and the unmistakable character of Detroit’s grandest age, all in a package that remains straightforward to maintain thanks to its robust and well-supported mechanicals.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.

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This car is currently located in: Occitanie region, France.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a US registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.

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