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Up for bid is a 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park wagon. Lifelong 2 owner northern California car with zero rust anywhere and all original paint. Well equipped with cold a/c and lots of power stuff. Ford's 302 CI (5.0L) 2 bbl carb V8 and 4 speed automatic transmission. Lots of new parts under hood. Not perfect but very nice for a 34 year old car. Carfax has lots of odometer readings over the years showing this as a 141k car and not higher. Runs STRONG and drives GREAT - drive this car anywhere.
Questions? Click "ask seller a question" or call Fred at 315-246-0612. Please allow time for a response as I work 8-5 at a regular job in Charleston.
Car available for showing in Mt. Pleasant after 6:30 pm weekdays or any time weekends by appointment.
Condition Report
ENGINE: Runs on all eight cylinders without smoking, missing or knocking. Engine runs at proper temperature. Good battery & good charging system. Starts easy and runs strong. Newer alternator, water pump, radiator, starter, cap/rotor/wires.
TRANSMISSION: Performs as designed. Engages gears quickly and shifts through all four forward gears and reverse with good downshift and torque converter performance. Clean fluid with no burn odors.
EXTERIOR: Body: Body is in very nice shape with no notable dings - very straight down the sides. There is no rust on the body, no bondo, no accidents/repairs. Door bottoms nice with no rust. Way above average body. Paint: Paint is very nice with a few small scratches as seen in pics. Fake wood panelling is nice - no sun fade and what you see is what you get with no Armor All making it look better than it is. Other: Chrome front bumper is near perfect, rear anodized bumper is straight and unmarked. Windshield has a 9" crack at the top as pictured. Undercarriage is as nice as the top - shiny paint, no rust, all untouched - see the pics. Spoked hubcaps in good shape with no curb rash.
INTERIOR: Interior of the car is very nice with minor signs of age. Dash is nice with a small crack near a speaker. Carpets are nice with one wear spot on driver's side and some wear on driver's floormat. Headliner is not sagging and is in nice shape. Seats are nice with some minor wear on the driver's seat. Cargo deck and 3rd seating in nice shape. See pics for accurate depiction.
ELECTRICAL STUFF: All inspection items work (lights, horn, wipers, etc.) Power antenna doesn't work. Cruise works but button is missing. All other power stuff works - power driver's seat, power windows, power locks, cold a/c, AM/FM cassette, rear defroster and power rear window all work.
DRIVEABILITY: Drives out beautifully! Steering is tight, alignment is good, suspension is tight with newer shocks. Brakes work well with good linings and no vibration - newer rotors and pads. Tires have about 80% tread remaining on a matched set of Cooper Trendsetter radials. Solid exhaust with no leaks. Drives out smooth and strong. No complaints - drive anywhere.
Short version terms: Small non-refundable deposit as listed (but fast) by Paypal within 24 hours. Balance due in 5 days by cash in person, wire transfer, or Wells Fargo cashier's check. Will meet you or your transporter at my location by appointment after 6 pm weekdays or anytime weekends. No administrative fee on this auction. Any other costs - tax, emissions inspection, registration, shipping, etc. are buyer's responsibility. 30 days to pick up unless other arrangements are made. Temporary tags available at local license bureau on weekdays. WILL PICK YOU UP AT THE CHARLESTON, SC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT weekday evenings or any time weekends. Inspections are strongly encouraged, but by appointment only - please email or call. By bidding, you agree you are satisfied with the item description. Note that pickup times are by appointment only also - just call! Prepaid vehicles scheduled for transport can be picked up any time with at least 24 business hours' notice - have your driver call me. I'm happy to drive the car to a nearby large parking lot for easier truck loading. |
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