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Launched in 1963 to provide more customers for full-size Mercury buyers, the Marauder was originally available as a two-door hardtop.
A four-door version joined the lineup in 1964, with the first-generation series (produced until 1965) eventually getting a choice of three engines.
The standard unit was the 390 donated by Ford, but Mercury also offered more powerful choices, including the almighty 427 with two configurations (a four-barrel flavor and a dual four-barrel configuration known as Super Marauder or S55).
The Marauder wasn't the most common sight in 1963. Mercury produced over 121,000 full-size cars, with the Marauder accounting for only 9,167 units. The S55 was the rarest version, with only 2,319 units.
The 1963 Marauder you see in these pictures is a mysterious model that landed on Craigslist a few hours ago, rapidly catching the attention of the WWW.
While the listing lacks many essential tidbits, it includes other details that make the car incredibly intriguing. The owner says the car spent 55 years in a dry garage, as the one and only owner parked it only six years after it rolled off the assembly lines. It's been sitting ever since, but it retains an amazing shape despite its long hiding adventure.
The metal only exhibits surface rust, so you don't have to worry about holes or rot. Theoretically, it means the floors are in good shape, though you should still put the car on a lift to inspect the undercarriage. The seller only shared two images of the car, one revealing the interior, so it's hard to tell how much bodywork it needs.
The odometer indicates only 28K miles, and the owner says they are all original. The mileage makes sense, considering the decades spent in a garage, with the interior said to exhibit "an amazing condition." The interior shot indeed reveals a good shape, with the seats not showing any signs of rips. It still needs a complete cleanup, but the condition is impressive, considering it's a 61-year-old car.
The engine in charge of putting the wheels in motion is a 390 V8 paired with a 4-speed transmission, though it's unclear if the mill starts and runs. I wouldn't be surprised if it does, especially because the Marauder ticks all the big boxes for a survivor whose place is in someone's heated garage.
You can't expect such a rare car to sell cheaply, especially given its shape. The owner wants to get $16,500 for the Mercury, and I don't expect it to remain available for too long, considering Marauders are very rare today. You can find the car in Miranda (close to San Francisco), and you should bring a trailer if you're committed to a purchase, as you can't consider it roadworthy after 55 years in storage.
The standard unit was the 390 donated by Ford, but Mercury also offered more powerful choices, including the almighty 427 with two configurations (a four-barrel flavor and a dual four-barrel configuration known as Super Marauder or S55).
The Marauder wasn't the most common sight in 1963. Mercury produced over 121,000 full-size cars, with the Marauder accounting for only 9,167 units. The S55 was the rarest version, with only 2,319 units.
The 1963 Marauder you see in these pictures is a mysterious model that landed on Craigslist a few hours ago, rapidly catching the attention of the WWW.
While the listing lacks many essential tidbits, it includes other details that make the car incredibly intriguing. The owner says the car spent 55 years in a dry garage, as the one and only owner parked it only six years after it rolled off the assembly lines. It's been sitting ever since, but it retains an amazing shape despite its long hiding adventure.
The metal only exhibits surface rust, so you don't have to worry about holes or rot. Theoretically, it means the floors are in good shape, though you should still put the car on a lift to inspect the undercarriage. The seller only shared two images of the car, one revealing the interior, so it's hard to tell how much bodywork it needs.
The odometer indicates only 28K miles, and the owner says they are all original. The mileage makes sense, considering the decades spent in a garage, with the interior said to exhibit "an amazing condition." The interior shot indeed reveals a good shape, with the seats not showing any signs of rips. It still needs a complete cleanup, but the condition is impressive, considering it's a 61-year-old car.
The engine in charge of putting the wheels in motion is a 390 V8 paired with a 4-speed transmission, though it's unclear if the mill starts and runs. I wouldn't be surprised if it does, especially because the Marauder ticks all the big boxes for a survivor whose place is in someone's heated garage.
You can't expect such a rare car to sell cheaply, especially given its shape. The owner wants to get $16,500 for the Mercury, and I don't expect it to remain available for too long, considering Marauders are very rare today. You can find the car in Miranda (close to San Francisco), and you should bring a trailer if you're committed to a purchase, as you can't consider it roadworthy after 55 years in storage.
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