Vehicle Description
It's time to stop and take a serious look at a rarely-seen 1965
Mercury Park Lane hardtop. It has a ton of originality, right down
to a believed original 390 big block V8. So when a classic coupe
with this much power and distinction is also quite affordable, you
know this is a very hot deal.
How often have you seen a Mercury Park Lane coupe? These are truly
a rare sight with only about 6,800 produced in 1965. Now over half
a century later how many of these classics do you think are
remaining? Plus, this example has some interesting pedigree as it's
believed to be a one-owner car all the way until 2012. These Mercs
were big and blocky like their Lincoln siblings, so it's great to
see all that sharply creased sheetmetal looking so good and aligned
so well. Best of all, the brightwork is all present to make this
hardtop truly distinctive. This includes the grille, wide front
bumper, fender trim, and the rear bumper that's so large it makes
up half of the back end. Factory-correct Polar White gives it a
sophisticated look, and it has the right tone for people to ask you
about the car's history. The addition of Mag-style wheels hints at
the power without losing the vintage attitude.
Inside, you're instantly reminded of Mercury's upscale market
placement. Two wide benches of nicely pleaded seats offer plenty of
room for '60s-style luxury. There are great features like power
windows and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo mounted cleanly below the
dash. This coupe has plenty of sporty attitude, too, with
machine-turned metal trim along the doors and dash. The thin dual
spoke factory steering wheel gives you a clear view of the bright
gauge panel. And it all makes you feel like the king of the
road.
Under the hood is the correct 390 cubic-inch V8 motor. The engine
bay has a bit of flair with polished Mercury valve covers and a
bright air topper with 390 callout. The motor fires up eagerly and
has a sweet sound out of the dual exhaust. The same V8 big block
would make a few legendary Mustangs, so it can still move this big
coupe around with authority. But you don't want this for a muscle
car. Having a Park Lane is about reconnecting with a time when dad
let you borrow his car for a big date, or you snuck it out so you
and all your friends could have the ultimate Friday night in one
car. If you're too young for that, here's the perfect machine to
make memories like this. That's because with a Ford-o-Matic
automatic transmission, power steering, and a suspension that will
keep you floating down the road, this Mercury is the ideal
cruiser.
This Mercury Park Lane is one of those cars you might not have
thought about before, but now that you see it, you'll never forget
it. So hurry up, because at this value price, it's going to its new
home soon. Call now!
