Marquis
The Mercury Marquis is a full-size sedan produced by Ford's Mercury division from 1967 to 1986. (en.wikipedia.org) Initially introduced as a top-tier model, it evolved over the years to include various variants, including coupes, sedans, and station wagons. (corporate.ford.
Variants by year
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Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Mercury Marquis is a full-size sedan produced by Ford's Mercury division from 1967 to 1986. (en.wikipedia.org) Initially introduced as a top-tier model, it evolved over the years to include various variants, including coupes, sedans, and station wagons. (corporate.ford.com) This page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages, linking the model overview to version-by-year pages.
History
The Mercury Marquis was introduced in 1967 as the top-tier model of Mercury's lineup, serving as the counterpart to the Ford LTD. (en.wikipedia.org) Initially available only as a two-door coupe, it quickly expanded its range to include four-door sedans and station wagons. (corporate.ford.com) In 1975, Mercury streamlined its lineup, with the Marquis becoming the sole full-size model, encompassing the Brougham and Grand Marquis versions. (en.wikipedia.org) In 1983, the Marquis was repositioned as a mid-size sedan, replacing the Mercury Sable. (en.wikipedia.org) Production of the Marquis ended in 1986, after which the name was carried on by the Grand Marquis, which remained in production until 2011. (corporate.ford.com)
Generations
The Mercury Marquis underwent several generations during its production from 1967 to 1986. (en.wikipedia.org) The first generation (1967-1968) was available only as a two-door coupe. (classiccars.fandom.com) The second generation (1969-1978) expanded the lineup to include four-door sedans and station wagons. (en.wikipedia.org) In 1975, the third generation saw Mercury streamline its lineup, with the Marquis becoming the sole full-size model. (en.wikipedia.org) In 1983, the fourth generation repositioned the Marquis as a mid-size sedan, replacing the Mercury Sable. (en.wikipedia.org)
Key differences
Over the years, the Mercury Marquis underwent several notable changes. (en.wikipedia.org) In 1969, the lineup expanded to include four-door sedans and station wagons, responding to increased demand for these body styles. (en.wikipedia.org) In 1975, the lineup was streamlined, with the Marquis becoming the sole full-size model, encompassing the Brougham and Grand Marquis versions. (en.wikipedia.org) In 1983, the repositioning of the Marquis as a mid-size sedan led to significant changes in its design and dimensions, bringing it closer to the Mercury Sable model. (en.wikipedia.org)
Photo recognition
To identify a Mercury Marquis, look for the following features: (en.wikipedia.org) - **Grille**: The front grille features distinct horizontal bars, often chrome, with the Mercury logo at the center. - **Headlights**: The headlights are typically round or rectangular, depending on the model year, with chrome surrounds. - **Body**: Older models (1967-1978) have a more angular silhouette, while newer models (1979-1986) feature softer, more aerodynamic lines. - **Badges**: "Marquis" badges are placed on the front fenders and rear of the vehicle. - **Dimensions**: Full-size models (1967-1982) are longer and wider than mid-size models (1983-1986).
Important versions
Notable versions of the Mercury Marquis include: - **Marquis Brougham**: A high-end version offering additional luxury features. - **Marquis Grand**: Introduced in 1974, this version evolved into the Grand Marquis model in 1975, offering enhanced luxury features. (en.wikipedia.org) - **Marquis Station Wagon**: A station wagon version offering increased cargo capacity, primarily produced in the 1970s. (en.wikipedia.org)
References
- https://classiccars.fandom.com/wiki/Mercury_Marquisclassiccars.fandom.com
- https://automobile.fandom.com/wiki/Mercury_Grand_Marquisautomobile.fandom.com
- https://ru.ruwiki.ru/wiki/Mercury_Marquisru.ruwiki.ru
- https://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/curbside-classic-1985-mercury-marquis-lesser-nobility/curbsideclassic.com
- https://www.cars.com/research/mercury-grand_marquis/cars.com
- https://www.cars.com/research/mercury-grand_marquis-2003/specs/cars.com
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Mercury Marquis produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 1966 - 1982.
- How many Mercury Marquis examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 1 published scan from 1 member, with the latest photo added in August 2026.