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Very Rare Triple Black 4 Door Hardtop Seda on 2040-cars

US $3,395.00
Year:1972 Mileage:59000 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:460ci
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: n Year: 1972
Interior Color: Black
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Grand Marquis
Trim: Brougham
Drive Type: rear
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 59,000
Exterior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Is this Steve McGarrett's triple black Marquis sedan from Five-O? I wished it was but it is as close as you can come to the real deal. The only triple black Marquis Brougham I have ever found and in fabulous bone stock original condition...ready to restore as stock to honor that great TV series from the late 60's and 70's or make her into one incredibly cool radrod!

here are the specs
>460ci v8 with 4v carb & C6 trans
>59800 original miles
>pillar post style hardtop sedan
>all available power options (PS, PB, PWindows, PSeats, PLocks, AC, Cruise)
>three owners only...original owner from Bremerton, WA area then sold locally there and I bought her about a year ago


here's the good
>runs strong and whisper quiet
>new carb, fuel pump and front brakes
>100% there...I mean 100% and all factory matching original stock.
>perfect glass!
>great interior (seats, door panels, headliner all fine w/ exception of two small repair spots in driver's seat)
>dash in excellent condition (no cracks or other blems)
>power seats work fine
>excellent body with minor dents and very minimal rust in lower fenders only...super solid floors!
>really good chrome and stainless steel trim with only a few bings...front bumper is perfect & rear bumper very good
>headlight doors work

then the bad
>issues with power windows at this time which I am working on (mostly just lubrication issues)
>wipers need new switch
>gas gauge not working
>cruise control not working
>power locks buggy
>AC not hooked up & needs full service
>steering wheel cracked
>front carpet sun faded
>very slight sunfading in front seats & small repair on side of driver's seat as mentioned above
>tires only fair to good
>a few bings in the body and trim and a couple of rust spots in lower fenders but very minor and easily fixed
>some rust bubbles under vinyl roof and material shrunken so will need new top eventually

an of course, the ugly
>she desperately needs paint! it's in terrible condition and being black everything shows from 20feet.


If this car was any other combination, she just would not have the appeal that all black does. A true 70's gangster ride but don't say it too loud or the ghost of Jack Lord might smite you down. Whether for good or evil, this is a sexy bad ass ride. On top of that, this car is an easy restoration which I would do myself but I bought another classic car which is priority for me right now so this bad girl needs to go down the road to the next lucky contestant...which is YOU!

I do also have the Merc advertised locally so reserve the right to pull this listing early if I get an acceptable offer.  I am reasonable on what I require to sell the car especially to one who knows how rare and unique this ride is.  More photos are available by request and local delivery possible.

Email your interest and I will respond back soon.

Mahalo!

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