Mercury Grand Marquis, 1985
Mercury Grand Marquis I
Mercury Grand Marquis I•
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Chassis No.: 2MEBP95F5FX610605
Auction: Indy 2021
Auction date: May 22, 2021
Lot No.: T196
$13,200 | Sold
- Exterior: Silver/Gray
- 19,000 miles
- 28 factory options
- Original books and manuals
- Original window sticker
- Original owner warranty card
- Original bill of sale from Biggio Lincoln-Mercury
- 5.0L V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
The 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis was the last year for the industry’s traditional full-size three-box design adherence before the demands of conquering the forces of aerodynamics became the hallmark of the industry’s advancement. This Grand Marquis was created from Ford’s Panther platform, which is shared between Ford, Mercury and Lincoln models, and has been used for 33-years straight, making it the longest-running full-size rear-wheel drive platform in North American automotive history. The 1985 model was the last one made inside the United States (St. Louis Assembly Plant) before production was relocated to Ontario, Canada.
This 1985 Mercury is from an era when luxuriousness, comfort and roominess gave it many of the virtues the newer SUVs would eventually claim but couldn’t deliver on at the time due to their truck-based chassis spoiling the ride. This Marquis might be considered the last of an era when driver and passenger comfort were thought to be a greater priority than the latest styling trends. This particular Mercury has been sharing the joy of 28 factory options, more than most people could think of. It’s powered by Ford’s first modern fuel-injected V-8 engine, and it happens to be virtually the same powerplant as the soon-to-be-famous 5.0 Mustang GT.
This 36-year old family sedan has been completely passed over by the ravages of time. The car looks as new, just as it did when the movie “Back to the Future” first hit the theaters. The documentation on this machine would make Doc Brown himself scratch his head and take notes. Considering this beautiful Grand Marquis family car has only been driven 19,000 miles in its “Grand” life, it would be the ideal transportation for any modern family looking for interior space, maximum comfort, an upscale environment and a legacy of dependable performance. A touch of retro chic and old fashion American heritage are no-charge features.
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