Posted By:	Steve Jacobs
Posted On:	Thursday June 28, 2012 at 7:44 PM
Message: Hard to believe that price on that beautiful 4 door hdtp!!! And a great color to boot! Thanks!

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Welcome to the 1970's! 1971, 1972 Mercury Marquis (PICS) by Brian Laurance #43412

Some of the most beautiful barges to ever float America's roads. And they hid their LTD roots we'll. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #43412.1

'71-'72 Mercury Marquis in the summer of '72 by Jay Remitz #43412.1.1

There is a 71 Brown Marquise for $5,900.00 anyone interested? (EOM) by David Hosea #43412.1.1.1

Speaking of zero tolerance…. by John Bono #43412.2

Don't worry, John. We'll get around to those big Buick and Olds beauties! (EOM) by Brian Laurance #43412.2.1

Thanks Brian. (EOM) by John Bono #43412.2.1.1

Thanks Brian, I really like those years. (EOM) by John Merritt #43412.3

Yes Brian Thank You for the research, Had forgotten how good these looked. 69 Marauder Fav. (EOM) by David Hosea #43412.4

Book 'Im Danno, Murder One !! (EOM) by Ed Stutz #43412.5

Hard to believe that price on that beautiful 4 door hdtp!!! And a great color to boot! Thanks! (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #43412.5.1

Ed, did you know the 3 cars used for Hawaii five-0 was a 68 Marquis coupe, 68 Marquise 4dr ht and a by Douglas Ford #43412.5.2

The only reason they're not Lincolns is because of the name plate. Other than that.... (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #43412.6

They look like Lincolns, Marty, but they're basically Ford LTDs, and much, much nicer, I might add. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #43412.6.1

Yes, more like a Lincoln Continental. Town car (EOM) by Douglas Ford #43412.6.1.1

Nicer? In what way? When I worked at Ford during those years, we had access to all of those cars. by Marlowe Johnson #43412.6.1.2

Not entirely your imagination, Marlowe, with respect to the GM's. Each division still had by Brian Laurance #43412.6.1.2.1

Thank you Brian. I had forgotten about these cars. (EOM) by Sal Lomma #43412.7

PICS - As the owner (along with my son) of a 77 I love these. However these cars, especially the 71 by Douglas Ford #43412.8

Beautiful car, Doug! And, yes, I agree that the '71's/'72's looked by Brian Laurance #43412.8.1

Just way, way too big for my taste. Land yachts! (EOM) by George Schire #43412.9

Yes, they are huge, just the way I like 'em. :) (EOM) by Douglas Ford #43412.9.1

Kind of like Buicks, Olds and Caddy's huh George! LOL (EOM) by Paul Clow #43412.9.2

The vast size of these cars is part of what makes them impressive and compelling. I have read by Brian Laurance #43412.9.3

220 inches versus 229 inches (EOM) by David Angeloni #43412.9.3.1

Absolutely stunning full-size automobiles ! Real beauties from Mercury. (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #43412.10

I actually DO agree now that these are nicer looking then the 69-70! by Phil Realmuto #43412.11

Phil, interesting comments and perspectives, and I will grant you that by Brian Laurance #43412.11.1

Thats true! Also add to my comments Fords superior wiring/plugs by Phil Realmuto #43412.11.1.1

The clock still works in my1965 Continental, however it does lose 10 minutes a week. (EOM) by Pete Rovero #43412.11.1.1.1

That's because your '65 Connie 'knows' that cars were better 'back in time'.. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #43412.11.1.1.1.1

Duplicate post (EOM) by Brian Laurance #43412.11.2

Nice cars from my high school days. Did they offer optional road wheels back then ? (EOM) by Mark Millar #43412.12

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