Vehicle Description
It's hard not to get excited about a short run of a full-size
performance machine that combines a historic name with a modern
fuel-injected V8. So dig into all the details on this loaded and
well-preserved 2004 Mercury Marauder.
This bright Silver Birch Mercury shows the right signs of a
well-respected garage-kept lifestyle. The mileage on the car shows
this wasn't a daily driver, and so that's how the condition can be
so well-preserved. Because this looks so good, you really get to
see how Mercury was able to transform the family-style Grand
Marquis into a car worthy of the Marauder name. The blackout
grille, smoked headlights, and sleek front bumper with integrated
fog lights give this a powerful face. Deleted trim along the side
let the large factory alloys really shine. The rear is dominated by
dual exhaust tips and a special spoiler. There will always be
plenty of comparisons to this sedan's direct rival, the Chevy
Impala SS. But one place the GM car absolutely can't touch this is
rarity. They only made the Marauder for two years, and only about
11,000 total. In fact, a final-year example like this finished in
silver is one of less than 1,000!
The big imposing look is part of the Marauder's appeal, and that
also means you have a full-size interior. This gives you a
practical modern classic that can carry the whole family. Although,
the pristine condition of this back seat looks like they rarely
shared it with anyone. Up front, the power bucket seats covered in
supple leather remind you that this is still a premium Mercury. Of
course, the center console with factory-installed AutoMeter
Pro-Comp gauges are a reminder this is a true performance build,
too. These were expensive cars, and so they also get all the best
features. This includes power windows, power locks, keyless
entry/alarm, heated seats, power steering, cruise control, dual
airbags, and the factory AM/FM/cassette stereo w/CD player. This is
a true modern classic, and so you get some great features you don't
find on many others, like automatic climate control and power
adjustable pedals.
The reason why the Marauder was able the be such a powerful force
is because it came about in the era of Ford's excellent 4.6-liter
modular V8. This received the four-valve DOHC version, which
basically gave this the same fuel-injected power as the
contemporary 300+ hp Ford Mustang Mach 1. The suspension was
upgraded utilizing components from Ford's Crown Vic police program,
including four-wheel disc brakes. So this one knows how to handle
its size. But for those times when you just want to cruise,
features like the four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive
makes this a fine road trim machine, too.
This is the instant classic that delivers rarity and power in a
modern package. Don't miss this Marauder. Call now!
