Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller dast_1800
The 1970 model year witnessed minor changes in the Marquis lineup, mainly because Mercury was already working on a significant facelift for 1971.
As a result, the 1970 Marquis pioneered upgrades letting the car comply with safety regulations, including a new steering column.
The big news in 1970 was the debut of a new station wagon sold separately from the Colony Park and without wood panels.
A 1970 Marquis Brougham is now fighting to get back on the road in a condition you rarely find. Having spent many years in storage, this Marquis is still entirely original and unmolested. However, the owner claims they've already rebuilt the carburetor and conducted regular maintenance when pulling the car from storage.
Seller dast_1800 found the car in Montana and then brought it to Florida. It sports an impressive condition (the owner describes it as "nearly perfect," but I wouldn't go that far), with almost everything in working condition. The passenger side rear window is the only item inside not working correctly, so otherwise, this Marquis is ready for the road.
The exterior looks impressive as well, despite the paint showing its age. I'm more impressed by the hidden headlights, which apparently still open and close correctly – in theory, this could indicate they've been rarely used, but the mileage (the odometer shows 97,000 miles / 156,000 km) shows this isn't the case.
The engine in charge of propelling the car is a 429, fitted with a 4-barrel carburetor (now rebuilt), rated at 360 horsepower. It starts smoothly and runs correctly, coming with new fluids after recent maintenance.
The Marquis engine lineup in 1970 was identical to the one available on the predecessor. The 429 was the base unit in a two-barrel configuration and 320-horsepower rating. Mercury also offered Lincoln's 460 V8 beginning with the model year 1972.
This 1970 Marquis Brougham is a nice surprise, especially considering it's ready for the road. The car sells with the original paperwork, including a window sticker and a bonus Marti report to confirm all specifications.
The selling price is currently unclear, as the seller listed the car on eBay for auction. The top bid at the time of writing is $4,150, but a reserve is also in place. Interested buyers must do better to unlock the car, but the reserve's value is unknown.
The auction will end in approximately six days, and with no specifics on the reserve, it's impossible to tell if this Mercury has the slightest chance of finding a new home.
In the meantime, interested buyers can see the car in person in Lake Mary, Florida. Considering it comes in such a solid shape, you won't need a trailer, as you can drive the car home on its wheels.
The big news in 1970 was the debut of a new station wagon sold separately from the Colony Park and without wood panels.
A 1970 Marquis Brougham is now fighting to get back on the road in a condition you rarely find. Having spent many years in storage, this Marquis is still entirely original and unmolested. However, the owner claims they've already rebuilt the carburetor and conducted regular maintenance when pulling the car from storage.
Seller dast_1800 found the car in Montana and then brought it to Florida. It sports an impressive condition (the owner describes it as "nearly perfect," but I wouldn't go that far), with almost everything in working condition. The passenger side rear window is the only item inside not working correctly, so otherwise, this Marquis is ready for the road.
The exterior looks impressive as well, despite the paint showing its age. I'm more impressed by the hidden headlights, which apparently still open and close correctly – in theory, this could indicate they've been rarely used, but the mileage (the odometer shows 97,000 miles / 156,000 km) shows this isn't the case.
The engine in charge of propelling the car is a 429, fitted with a 4-barrel carburetor (now rebuilt), rated at 360 horsepower. It starts smoothly and runs correctly, coming with new fluids after recent maintenance.
The Marquis engine lineup in 1970 was identical to the one available on the predecessor. The 429 was the base unit in a two-barrel configuration and 320-horsepower rating. Mercury also offered Lincoln's 460 V8 beginning with the model year 1972.
This 1970 Marquis Brougham is a nice surprise, especially considering it's ready for the road. The car sells with the original paperwork, including a window sticker and a bonus Marti report to confirm all specifications.
The selling price is currently unclear, as the seller listed the car on eBay for auction. The top bid at the time of writing is $4,150, but a reserve is also in place. Interested buyers must do better to unlock the car, but the reserve's value is unknown.
The auction will end in approximately six days, and with no specifics on the reserve, it's impossible to tell if this Mercury has the slightest chance of finding a new home.
In the meantime, interested buyers can see the car in person in Lake Mary, Florida. Considering it comes in such a solid shape, you won't need a trailer, as you can drive the car home on its wheels.
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