Mercury Marquis (1973–8)

Mercury Marquis. 1973–8 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé, 4-door hardtop sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 302, 351, 400, 429, 460 in³ (V8 OHV). Much the same theme as before, with floaty ride and minimal steering feel. Heavier and longer, the latter thanks to US federal rules on bumpers; thirstier thanks to emissions’ controls. Absorbed Monterey line from 1975, when standard Marquis took on the base full-size role. Slight improvements to suspension for 1977 and 1978. Essentially the upmarket counterpart to the Ford LTD (1973–8).

Manufacturing locations: Hazelwood, Missouri, USA; Pico Rivera, California, USA; Hapeville, Georgia, USA

Marque: Mercury | Model: Mercury Marquis | Predecessors: Mercury Marquis (1969–72), Mercury Monterey (1973–4) | Successor: Mercury Marquis (1979–82)