Photo: eBay seller antma8332
The debut of the 1969 model year marked a major change for the Colony Park. The station wagon was no longer a separate series, but was downgraded to a station wagon from the sedan on which it was based. This meant that the Colony Park was no longer the Mercury Colony Park, but the Mercury Marquis Colony Park, as it could be ordered as a station wagon configuration of the Marquis.
The change did not affect sales, and the new model year brought a significant increase in sales: Mercury shipped more than 25,600 units in 1969 (up from approximately 21,000 units the previous year).
The 1973 model was the most successful of the entire generation with over 25,700 units, with sales subsequently declining significantly to disappointing numbers. In 1974, only 11,000 Marquis station wagons were sold.
One of the factory’s 1973 Colony Park station wagons hit eBay earlier this week, as seller antma8332 decided to put his car up for sale and let someone else enjoy a low-mileage Mercury.
The low miles on the odometer are the main selling point, although I would say the car looks fantastic and you will probably be impressed with everything about this Colony Park before you see the mileage. The owner claims that the 24,000 kilometers on the dash are real and original, so this Colony Park has only had limited time on the road.
You could say that's true, because it's in near-perfect condition, but I think it's important that you inspect everything yourself. The interior looks so beautiful that it's impossible not to think it's already been restored.
The owner says the car features a new dual exhaust system, a custom roof rack, and a recent tune-up, so the Marquis is ready to hit the road wherever you want to go. The engine starts, runs, and drives “amazing” (according to the seller), and you won't have to worry about typical classic car issues like a rusted underside or a broken trunk.
The body looks fantastic, and while I'm not a big fan of aftermarket upgrades on classic cars, I think the 20-inch wheels look great on this Colony Park, although I wouldn't be surprised if the next owner swaps them out for a set of original wheels.
The asking price is unknown, as the owner has listed this Colony Park for auction on eBay. They have also activated a reserve, which means bidders must fight until they activate it. The starting bid is $5,000 and the auction will end in 5 days, although no one has entered the bidding to purchase this Colony Park yet. The rig is parked in Anacortes, Washington, and you should be able to drive to your garage without transportation, regardless of where you live.