1978 Mercury Marquis Hardtop 2-door 6.6l on 2040-cars
Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States
Engine:6.6 Litre
Body Type:Hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Interior Color: Gray
Model: Grand Marquis
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Marquis
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 53,791
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This 1978 Mercury Marquis is in excellent origional condition. We are a Ford dealership and took this vehicle in trade. This vehicle has never been driven in the winter. It has the 6.6 litre engine and landau top. The interior is in excellent condition. Vehicle runs and drives excellent. All factory options work including the air conditioning. We have the origional bill of sale from the local ford dealership as well as the registration slips and service reciepts. 53791 documented miles. This car has been in the same family since new. It is a true survivor and is just as clean as it looks. The origional paint is in good condition with some rock chips on the front of vehicle. If you are looking for a summer fun car, freeway cruiser, or just a good clean low mileage vehicle, consider this 1978 Mercury Marquis.
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