For Sale: 1964 Mercury Park Lane in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1964 Mercury Parklane Convertible

"This is '64's most elegant Mercury, the Parklane. To add riding comfort, seats are foam padded with a special balanced spring design giving a more cushioned effect. An optional 6 way power-operated driver's seat is available. Luxury? There's nothing like it in the medium price field." From the 1964 sales brochure.

For consignment, a 1964 Mercury Parklane convertible showing 52,958 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to exemption. Just 1,967 Parklane convertibles were made in 1964 and had a list price of $3,549. This one is equipped with the 300hp 390ci V8 often associated with the Marauder performance package in '64.

Exterior
Like an ocean breeze, this car presents in stunning two stage Pacific blue paint, it's long, narrow panels quintessentially mid 60's, and it's not hard to imagine Frank Sinatra driving through mid century Palm Springs in this beauty. Just four years beyond the 50's and body styles have changed and so has the use of stainless trim, more streamlined, more linear, but ever present with a bold spear in the waistline that expands on the long overhang and trim that rides the top edge of the side. The headlights and grille are not unlike many cars of the era, and the shape is reminiscent of the bullet Thunderbirds, but the rear grille and triple oval tail lights under subtle tail fins are epically cool and different. 15-inch wheels with the desirable 427 covers with spinners wear 205/75R15 tires with a late 2020 date code. Imperfections on this beauty include random bubbles, a ding in the top trim, water stain and chip on the trunk lid, various touched up scratches and chips, several dings on the rocker panel, chipping paint near the lower trim piece, and dings in the front bumper.

Interior
An almost dizzying array of patterns make up the triple paneled door trim with dark blue cloth sandwiched by a lighter hue in vinyl and other than a worn armrest, both doors present cleanly. The split bench shows some discoloration in the blue vinyl sides, but the cloth inserts are in nice shape. Clear acrylic on the top arch of the steering wheel has some typical yellowing but frames a frames a dash that combines 50's vibes with the jet age configuration of ported gauges lined in metal, a ribbed metal mid panel, and a contouring horizontal speedometer, so cool that we an overlook the minor patina. In the center, under big Mercury lettering, is an AM radio, vent levers, and the requisite clock. Blue loop carpet is also in great shape and the white canvas top and clear rear plastic window are ready for show. The trunk follows suit and is capped by a black fitted carpet mat.

Drivetrain
Dressed in gold, here's a 390ci V8 pounding out 300 horsepower, Mercury's most powerful engine in the line for '64, and it's fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. Behind it is Mercury's Multidrive 3-speed automatic transmission sending power to the Ford 9" in back with 3.00 gears. The bay presents cleanly and shows power steering and power brakes are supplied.

Undercarriage
Generally clean and dry underneath with some typical surface rust and several areas of rust through on the frame with previous repairs. The dual exhaust is like new and runs through Xlerator mufflers and exits before the rear bumper. Power disc brakes are at all four wheels and suspension consists of coil springs in front and leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
The engine comes to life and suddenly this topless commuter sounds like a muscle car. We shift into Drive and roll onto the test loop where the car tracks straight and brakes well and as we conclude a few minutes behind the wheel, our checklist of items needing attention grows. First, we note an exhaust leak, and here are things that are not working. The horn, wipers, heater blower, clock, radio, low beams, turn signals, and brake lights. Beyond this list, all remaining items operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

This is a fairly rare car that obviously needs a bit of TLC but mechanically, is worthy of show and will be a welcome sight, especially at Ford events. It's a fantastic example of 1960's design and has the benefit of a power top and big V8.

4W65Z529738

4-1964
W-Wayne, MI Assy Plant
65-Parklane Convertible
Z-390ci 4bbl V8
529738-Sequential Unit Number

WARRANTY PLATE

BODY 76F-Parklane 2 Door Convertible
COLOR X-Burgundy
TRIM 96-Black Ostrich & Crush Vinyl
DATE 26B-February 26th
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE 1-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional
TRANS 4-Multi Drive Automatic

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