In 1939, Ford Motor Company established a separate automobile creation
within their empire and called it Mercury. At first, their intent was to build an
automobile that a little bit above the Ford in class but not quite a luxury vehicle. What
they came up with was the Mercury Marauder.
By the time the 1960s rolled around, the United States was wrapped up in race car driving,
the new national past time. Mercury fell in line and provided the public with what they
were looking for – fantastic stock cars which gave a great race. Everyone wanted to
drive a Mercury stock car. World renowned Parnelli Jones got behind the wheel himself and
gave Mercury a spin. In 1963 alone, the Mercury Marauder, the new stock car by Ford’s
Mercury company, won no less than eight stock car titles and racing awards. Eight! In one
year! Mercury was on a roll.
Never satisfied with success, Mercury decided to top itself. Less than a year after
sweeping the race car driving awards, Mercury replaced the engine in the Marauder with an
engine that boasted 410 horsepower. Now, the Mercury Marauder
was unstoppable.
Today, Mercury continues to lure customers with a muscle-car design. In 2003, Mercury
decided to create a Marauder based on their popular Grand Marquis. With a stronger frame,
better suspension, improved brakes and steering, the new Mercury Marauder is more
attractive and drives better than ever before. Special attention has been paid to the
interior, with large bucket seats, large console, cupholders and a floor shifter.
And there is a new and improved engine, a V-8, 302 horsepower. This is the type of power
and push that is expected with a traditional muscle car. No one can disagree that the
Marauder is a thrill to drive!
Like many of its predecessors, the Mercury Marauder is a distinctive car that offers a
unique driving experience
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