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Mint Two Owner Low Mile Survivor-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Coupe - 57k Orig Mi on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:57000
Location:

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Lakeland, Florida, United States
Advertising:

LOW MILE SURVIVOR

EXCELLENT TRIPLE BROWN BEAUTY

1978 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS COUPE

 
57,000 original miles

 
 Sold new to Owner #1 in Lubbock, Texas in 1978. Purchased by Owner #2 of Slayton, Texas
in 2013 after car had been stored for many years. We purchased the car and brought it
to Florida, just completing a refresh including a new, dual state repaint.

The Grand Marquis is a sister car to the Lincoln Towncar. Every bit as
luxurious and drives the same... all the luxury options you would expect.

About once a year, we find one of these beautiful Coupes. I love love the
roof lines of these cars and they offer a sporty, luxury look.

Excellent, new dual stage repaint in the original factory Chocolate Brown Metallic.
Original Dark Brown alligator vinyl roof in excellent condition.
Mint original Dark Brown leather interior.  Mint dash, door panels,
carpet and door panels. Interior is showroom in excellent condition.

Now it will look great in your garage.

The car is equipped with the factory 460 cubic inch
engine, 4BBL carb and automatic transmission.

Ice cold factory air conditioning


Factory wheel covers and brand new radial tires

Garage kept, pampered and serviced, this car could not be nicer.
 
This car has been refreshed, detailed and ready to drive or show.

FEATURES AND OPTION INFORMATION

EVERYTHING WORKS INCLUDING THE CLOCK!!!


100% laser straight, accident free sheet metal
Brand new dual stage repaint in factory Chocolate Metallic
 
Original Dark Brown full vinyl roof
Ice col
d factory air conditioning
Excellent Dark Brown leather interior & original door panels
Excellent chrome and soft trim throughout
Original 460 cubic inch V-8 engine & 2BBL carb
Power steering, brakes and tilt wheel
Power windows, seats, cruise and locks
Original AM/FM  8-track stereo and speakers
Pristine factory wheel covers and newer whitewall radial tires
57,000 garage kept miles since new
 


Value in collector cars is all about the right color combination and original condition.



I deal in low mileage, original cars & trucks... This is truly a fine example of Mercury's top of the line !!!


As a full time business, I buy original, low mile classics to keep, refresh, or restore and sell.


I SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING PRISTINE CLASSIC CARS.

EXCELLENT HISTORY OF CAR EXPORTS FOR OUT OF COUNTRY BUYERS.



SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME ON
MY CELL PHONE - 863-944-8615

Inspections are welcome. The car is for sale locally and if sold, the auction will be canceled.

Please remember, this is a 38 year old car.
I am representing it as accurately as I can based on my knowledge
and have tried to give as much information as possible.
It is being sold without warranty and as is...

Inspections prior to auction end are not a problem and are encouraged.

Note this and all vehicles sold by us on eBay or our website are as/is where is.The information, products, and services published on our website may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. MJC Classic Cars LLC and/or its respective suppliers make no representations about the suitability of the information, products, and services contained on this website for any purpose. All such information is provided "AS-IS" without warranty of any kind. MJC Classic Cars LLC and/or its respective suppliers hereby disclaim all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, including all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. In no event shall MJC Classic Cars LLC and/or its suppliers be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any connected with the use of this web site or with any delay or inability to use this website, or for any information obtained through this website, or otherwise arising out of the use of this web site, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise , even if MJC Classic Cars LLC or any of its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages. Because some states/ jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you...

DUE TO THE AGE OF THIS VEHICLE, TITLE READS EXEMPT MILEAGE




It drives and handles like brand new !!!!

A non-refundable $1000 deposit via PayPal is required or
cashiers check within 48 hours of auction end.
Full payment under the same methods is
required within 7 days of auction end.

If you need assistance in transport, I can refer you to the company I have used many times...

Please, if you are not intending on paying, please do not bid.
All bidders with less than 5 feedback's need to call me or their bid
might be canceled.

I have recently ended four other auctions due to
local sales, so don't miss out... Call me...


PLEASE CHECK OUT ALL MY OTHER EBAY AUCTIONS !!!!!!!

PLEASE CLICK MY EBAY SELLER ID AND SEE THE "ABOUT ME"
SECTION - IT WILL GIVE DETAILS TO OF THE TYPES OF CARS I SELL

There are 87 pictures below...
Be patient, it is worth the wait



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THERE ARE MANY PIX BELOW OF THE INTERIOR, ENGINE, TRUNK & CHASSIS
PLEASE GIVE THEM TIME TO LOAD FOR VIEWING...

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PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR A BUY IT NOW
CALL MIKE AT 863-944-8615
OR EMAIL sales@mjcclassiccars.com

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ORIGINAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR A FULL DETAIL

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