- 67,030
- 3,664 below average
- 24,995 good
- Lithia Springs, GA
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- carsforsale.com
- 3,664 below average 67,030 black automatic
With the galaxie getting all the attention, mercury was able to slide the mercury marauder right under the radar. But upon closer inspection they'll be treated to a very rare car with a lot of unique details that make it stand out. The grille is a little more dressed-up than the galaxie's plain stamped piece, and the trim that outlines the fenders and quarters gives it an upscale look overall. The paint is gorgeous black cherry, which is very close to the car's original code x heritage burgundy, and it gives it suitable gravitas for such a heavy hitter. It was refinished a few years ago and is showing a bit of age, but nothing that a professional buff couldn't erase, and with that black padded roof, it has a very formal look that belies the performance underneath. The chrome is a combination of original pieces and restored bits, and we especially like the 'marauder' script on the front fenders, just enough warning to the guy paying attention in the next lane. The handsome two-tone tan interior is a fantastic contrast to the burgundy paint and really gives it an expensive look inside. The bench seats have obviously been reupholstered but they look quite authentic and the door panels and carpets were replaced at the same time. An under-dash a/c unit seems fitting in the upscale merc and remains fully functional with good old r12 refrigerant inside. The original am radio remains in the dash and it, too, works properly along with the wipers and all the gauges. The marauder came with ford's heavy-hitting 390 cubic inch v8, and even when topped by a 2-barrel carburetor, it's a fantastic performer. There's torque at any speed and the big v8 never notices the a/c cranking away. Authentic fittings, hoses, and clamps have been used throughout and it runs as well as it looks. The exhaust system is rather throaty, using straight pipes and resonators out back, but the rest of the chassis looks quite stock, from the 3-speed merc-o-matic automatic transmission to the 9-inch rear end with 3. 00 gears inside. It's nice to see a heavy-hitter like this that hasn't been extensively modified (heck, t. Air Conditioning
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