Interesting Facts About the Mercury Marquis
The Mercury Marquis underwent a major transformation for the 1979 model year, introducing a completely new third‑generation design. This redesign was the first ground‑up overhaul of Mercury's full‑size lineup since 1969 and set the stage for future model evolutions.
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1979 Third‑Generation Redesign
For the 1979 model year, Mercury launched the third‑generation Marquis, marking the first ground‑up redesign of the full‑size range since 1969.
Birth of the Grand Marquis
In 1983, the Mercury Marquis was spun off into its own distinct model, the Mercury Grand Marquis, which became a mainstay in the brand's lineup.
Sales Success of the Grand Marquis
The Grand Marquis grew to become the second‑best‑selling Mercury line (after the Cougar), with 2.7 million units produced over 36 years of continuous production.
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