Vehicle Description
It's time to stop and take a serious look at a rarely-seen 1965
Mercury Monterey Marauder hardtop. You'll really love the big power
and firm control of the dual-quad 427 V8 paired with
four-on-the-floor. So when a classic fastback with this much power
and distinction is also quite affordable, you know this is a very
hot deal.
We don't see many real-deal first-gen Marauders too often. They
were only available for a few short years, and were quietly offered
as the sporty end of the upper-classic Mercury line. 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 and shining to
make the Marauder's special hardtop lines truly distinctive.
There's even more great shine on the wide front bumper, grille,
distinct fender trim, and the rear bumper that's so large it makes
up half of the back end! The era-correct light blue color benefits
from a professional respray later in life. It gives this a
sophisticated look, which is the right tone for a Mercury. And the
addition of Torq Thrust wheels hint at the power without losing the
vintage attitude.
Inside, you're instantly reminded of Mercury's upscale market
placement. There is an impressive two-tone blue on both rows of
seats as well as the door panels. Everything looks quite nice,
right down to the insignia trim. The rest of the interior is a
coordinated sea of blue that looks highly original and
well-maintained. This is a full-size coupe, so it has plenty of
room to share with family and friends. But you don't need anyone
else to enjoy this Mercury. Bucket seats with a center console and
floor shifter are true indicators of a driver's machine. As to not
take away the original look of the interior and dash, an
aftermarket am/fm cassette player was added inside the
glovebox.
Under the hood is a classic presentation with polished Mercury
script valve cover and nice details like the washer refill bottle
mounted on the fender. But that's not what really has your
attention. You can easily recognize the signs of American muscle
with an engine bay filled with big block power. This 427 cubic-inch
V8 is an upgrade, and while the best Marauders in '65 could have
this displacement, none of them had dual Holley four-barrel
carburetors on top. The mighty motor fires up nicely and has a
sweet sound out of the dual exhaust. You are in complete control
over this big block and its muscular soundtrack thanks to the
four-speed manual transmission. While you already know this has
street-eating power, the power steering, power brakes, and more
modern tires that come with the wheel upgrade deliver a package to
keep this a proper cruising Mercury.
The sale come complete with the original warranty card, factory
build sheet, and owner's manual! This Mercury Monterey Marauder 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, before this
hardtop goes into someone else's garage. Call today!!!
