Forget AMG, here’s a REAL S-55

If you like the Mercury S-55 we featured back in August, but thought the price was too high, this could be just the ticket.  This one appears to need significantly more work, but can be had for $10K less.  The question is whether you can get it to good condition for that much.  Regardless, these continue to represent one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on a Ford/Mercury 428, something that can cost close to six figures in the Mustang world.

As we noted before, this is essentially the Merc version of the Ford Galaxie 7-Litre.  The seller claims it runs and has no rust, so this project might not be all that bad, especially to get to ‘nice driver’ condition.  If this was an uber-rare, four-speed car, it might be too cool to resist.

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Ontario, CA
$7,850

This looks an awful lot like any full-sized 1960s

Yes, this is a tank.  A damn cool tank.

Yes, this existed LONG before Mercedes/AMG thought of the their silly little S55.

Interior is all 1960s business.  Some needs are obvious, but it’s all there.

You’ve got to love this…

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For sale is a 1966 Q code (428) Mercury Marauder with the S55 package it has 104,000 miles 1 repaint all tags orig engine runs good. NO RUST . This is a factory A/C Console auto 4 link rear with 9 in Ltd Slip diff Power buckets PS Pb tilt All glass is excellent trim is great magnum wheels. If you want something Rare only 1200 ever made that you don’t have to chase parts for this is it. only thing missing ps emblem. New Batt Master & Booster. I can be reached at 909-xxx-xxxx