Posted By:	Brian Laurance
Posted On:	Friday June 29, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Message: Phil, interesting comments and perspectives, and I will grant you that FoMoCo was probably doing a better job with body construction during those years. I do think that the GM cars were mechanically excellent, but am not knowledgeable enough regarding the big Ford products to know how they really compared. Regarding your example of the 1970 Eldorado vs. 1970 Continental Mark III, I have no doubt that you are correct, but will also make the point that Cadillac's high price did not necessarily guarantee that it represented GM's finest assembly quality. I am not alone in holding this view, particularly regarding the era in question.

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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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