Were the 1969-72 Mercury Marquis's good cars? (windshield, sedan, camper)

[Deez Nuttz]

The guy off Slingblade (in the beginning) said they're good cars...

[Mouser]

Every time I see one from that era it reminds me
of Hawaii 5-0

[Mopac1980]

Originally Posted by michalina

I don't have too much idea about this car1969-72 Mercury Marquis's but i think these are the best car of that time...





miami limo

I liked how Mercury was able to succeed with making the Marquis as an affordable Lincoln rather than a more expensive Ford, wasn't the 429 the standard motor on the Marquis's from that era?

They did make the Marquis from 1967-68 as a personal luxury coupe and didn't do very well.

[Tennesseestorm]

Originally Posted by Mopac1980

The photo of the Marquis you've sent was a 1971 model, I was never really a huge fan of the Calais and I can see why they're much rarer than the Deville, I think the Marquis looked classier than the Calais and is IMO on par with the Deville, I personally thought the Marquis Brougham's looked classier than the early 1970s Lincoln Continental's although they're both nice looking cars.

OK... thanks. I was not sure which year it was.

I never really cared for the Cadillac Calais either... too plain IMO, especially for a Cadillac. As mentioned, the Calais in the early 70s didnt have woodgrain interior accents, but rather chrome brightwork trim, which really didnt look luxurious IMO. The DeVille was much classier, with the woodgrain interior (starting in early '71 on the '71 models).

Yes, I also agree... I thought the Marquis Brougham looked classier than the 71-72 Continentals, unless they had the upgraded Town Car option, which I think debuted in 1972. I did like the intrument panel on the Lincoln than the Mercury regardless, but the seating, door panels, etc looked more upscale than the base Lincoln IMO. Strange I know.

[gy2020]

I owned a 1972 Mercury Marquis Broham back in 1974. I got it during the oil crisis for just $2,200. I thought it was a great car. I beat it up though. In a couple accidents and it was so large I was safe.

[Mopac1980]

Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

OK... thanks. I was not sure which year it was.

I never really cared for the Cadillac Calais either... too plain IMO, especially for a Cadillac. As mentioned, the Calais in the early 70s didnt have woodgrain interior accents, but rather chrome brightwork trim, which really didnt look luxurious IMO. The DeVille was much classier, with the woodgrain interior (starting in early '71 on the '71 models).

Yes, I also agree... I thought the Marquis Brougham looked classier than the 71-72 Continentals, unless they had the upgraded Town Car option, which I think debuted in 1972. I did like the intrument panel on the Lincoln than the Mercury regardless, but the seating, door panels, etc looked more upscale than the base Lincoln IMO. Strange I know.

I believe the Town Car option debuted in 1971, I also thought the Calais was too plain for the Cadillac as well, as for the 1969-70 Monterey I thought they looked even classier than the 1969 Lincoln Continental cause.

[Tennesseestorm]

Originally Posted by Mopac1980

I believe the Town Car option debuted in 1971, I also thought the Calais was too plain for the Cadillac as well, as for the 1969-70 Monterey I thought they looked even classier than the 1969 Lincoln Continental cause.

Yes- do you mean offered starting in mid-\ to late '71 on the '72 models? I was unsure. I had/have a '72 Lincoln ad that focuses on the Town Car option and it says "new this year", so thats what threw me off.

[Mopac1980]

Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

Yes- do you mean offered starting in mid-\ to late '71 on the '72 models? I was unsure. I had/have a '72 Lincoln ad that focuses on the Town Car option and it says "new this year", so thats what threw me off.

That could've been it, I can't remember where I've read it from, as far as the Lincoln Continental's of the 1970s I thought the 1973's had the best styling, it wasn't overly rounded nor boxy, I only wish the 1973's had more power and torque cause I know 1973 wasn't a performance friendly year for the majority of the cars.

[Mopac1980]

Yesterday I've seen a red Mercury Marquis convertible (it was either a 1969 or 1970 model) and it appeared to be well maintained and in good shape.

[Tennesseestorm]

Originally Posted by Mopac1980

That could've been it, I can't remember where I've read it from, as far as the Lincoln Continental's of the 1970s I thought the 1973's had the best styling, it wasn't overly rounded nor boxy, I only wish the 1973's had more power and torque cause I know 1973 wasn't a performance friendly year for the majority of the cars.

I agree. We had a '71 4dr Continental and it was a great car, as was the '76 and '78 we had. I like the 70-74 models... 75-79 was the same basic style, but the car lost some weight for '78 with smaller wheel skirts and less metal behind the bumper. Also starting in '77, the 460 became an option, rather than standard. I really was not as wild about the taillights, front ends and opera windows on the 75-79 models.