1968 Mercury Park Lane Convertible. Red with Tan interior and black soft top. Powered by a 390 cubic inch V8 paired with an automatic transmission. This Park Lane is equipped with a powered convertible top, power windows, power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes, and a spacious trunk with a full-size spare tire. Interior highlights include wood grain accents, color matched arm rest with storage, and Retro Sound Bluetooth stereo. It also comes with a custom car cover.
Work done under current ownership includes:
Installed 2 new tailpipes and mufflers, replace vacuum pump for heater, new distributor and ignition coil, replace ignition wires cut to fit, replace crank dampener, carb overhaul kit, fuel filter, replace leaking valve cover gaskets, replace brake booster, replace oil pressure switch, new thermostat and temp switch, service transmission and replaced leaking shaft seal, new battery and new battery cables. Installed new Retro Sound 300-watt radio with 300-watt 3 way speakers.
The Park Lane was in its last year of production in 1968, and its line included two-door and four-door hardtops, four-door sedans, and a convertible. This 123-inch wheelbase, 220.1-inch-long, and 77.9-inch-wide luxury liner was the top model in soft-top form. Just 1,111 Park Lane convertibles were built in 1968, and 876 were equipped with the standard Marauder Super 390-cu.in. engine. The 315-hp four-barrel V-8 is mated to the optional Merc-O-Matic C-6 three-speed transmission, This car is believed to have been one of the seldom-seen extra-cost Colony Park Paneling (aka yacht-deck, wood-tone, or simulated walnut-tone paneling), but was removed under previous ownership. By 1968, the Park Lane had matured into a refined cruiser, offering big-block power, smooth ride quality, and upscale features to match its high-end image.
