1965 Mercury Marauder Montclair Hard Top Fastback - Low Production Canadian-made

1965 Mercury Marauder Marauder Additional Info:

RARE 1965 Mercury Marauder Montclair 2-door Hard Top Fastback - $23,500 OBO

This is truly a Stunning and Rare Low Production,Made in Canada,1965 Mercury Marauder Montclair 2-Door Hard Top Fastback, 352 FE/FT V8 Big Block. It has beenrestored unmodified and only has 78,450 original miles.It has aNo-accident history with all original NO-RUST body panels. Vin # 163B65L774986

FOR SALE BY OWNER – Clean Title

-The car is located at my home in Mustang, Oklahoma - 10 minutes from the OKC airport.

- If you have questions or want more photos, you can call me at (405) 802 - 62 50.

- References on the car and myself are available to qualified buyers

- If shipping is required, I can assist in coordinating.

Photos have not been enhanced and any color variations are due to the reflective quality of the Blue-Silver paint. (sun, overcast, clouds, ground surface shades and nearby objects)

Original 352FE/FT Marauder V8 2-Bbl, 3-Speed Auto, and 3:00:1 Differential.
- Excellent starting, strong smooth cool running engine, no smoke, no leaks, cross-country trip-ready condition.
- Excellent paint, detailed engine bay and remarkably clean undercarriage.
- A truly excellent driving car, Steers, Shifts, and Brakes straight and true
- Smooth firm ride on its factory four-wheel coil spring suspension.
** If unfamiliar with the tough and durable 352 big-block V8, it is at the small end of the FE/FT big-block range, which when bored and stroked up yielded the legendary Ford 427. **
WHAT MAKES THIS CANADIAN-MADE CAR UNIQUE AND LOW-PRODUCTION?
In 1965 there was a combined total of 9,645 2-door Hard Top Marauder Montclair Fastbacks built for the North American market (USA & Canada).
Only +/- 600 Marauders were built at the Oakville Ontario Canada plant, all equipped with the 352 FE/FT
Marauder Big-block V8 and exclusively sold to the small Canadian market.
HISTORY:
Built the week of March 1st – March 6th, 1965
Assembly Plant - Ford Motor Company of Canada, Oakville, Ontario
In 1965, Owner #1 purchased new at a Mercury Dealership in the city of Regina, Saskatchewan
In 2004, Owner #2 purchased and relocated the car to the Vancouver area of British Columbia
In 2021, Owner #3 purchased and relocated the car to Edmonton, Alberta
In October 2023, purchased and imported into the USA (Oklahoma)

At 68,000 Miles:
- The powertrain was rebuilt. (352 V8, 2Bbl, 3-Speed Auto, and 3:00:1Differential)
- U-Joints were replaced and the driveshaft balanced
- 2” Dual Exhaust system replaced
- Replaced Wheel Bearings, Cups, Cones & Sleeves
At 71,000 Miles - The Interior upholstery was partially redone
At 73,000 Miles:
- The brakes were totally rebuilt - new drums, pads, cylinders, and booster
- Monroe Shocks and Struts 58263 Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly installed on the Front
- Monroe Shocks and Struts 58510 Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly installed on the Rear
- Ongoing maintenance and repairs have been performed as needed.
The car comes with removable OEM Rear Fender Skirts, 2 sets of wheels, original Hub Caps, and a spare tire.You have multiple Wheel and Fender Skirt styling options:

(2) Removable OEM Rear Wheel Skirts

(4) 18”5-spoke Ford Alloy Wheels with NEW tires (less than 1,000 miles)

(4) original15” OEM Steel Wheels with Cooper white-wall radials (80% tread

(5) original OEM Full Wheel Hubcaps

(1) 15”Spare Steel Wheel (Red) with OEM white-wall radial tire (display only)

EQUIPMENT:
Body Style: 63B – 2-Door Hardtop Fastback
352 FE/FT Marauder V8 2V
3-Speed Auto – rebuilt at 68,000 miles
3:00:1 Rear Differential
Color: W-Wimbledon and L-Silver Blue
Interior Upholstery and Trim - Blue and Light Blue Metallic Fabric and Vinyl –redone at 71K
Power Steering
Power Assisted Drum Brakes
Dual Exhaust System – like-new with conservative deep-tone DynoMax Performance Super Turbo mufflers
Wheel Skirts – in excellent condition
Dual Chrome Side Mirrors (Drivers-side is remote)
Speedometer and Odometer - work
Deluxe OEM Steering Wheel
Horn – works
Intermittent Wipers – work
Dash Instrumentation, Ignition, and Gear Indicator Lights all work dimly
Gauges - Fuel, Alternator, Tempter - all work
Clock – does not work
E-Brake Light - works
AM Radio and Rear Speaker - works well
Dash – Original, Top/Pad has (3) small cracks – see photos
Window Seals and trim have some cracking and deterioration but are in excellent original 58-year-old condition
Lights - Hi/Low Headlights, Park, Signals, Backup, License Plate, Trunk - all work
Trunk Pan is 100% solid and in exceptional condition
Spare Tire and Jack in good condition
Glass - all in excellent condition
Interior Lights: Dome, Dash Map, Rear Passenger, Glove Box - all work
Cigarette Lighter Plug - works
Windows – all roll up and down smoothly
"Flow-Through" ventilation controls both open and close as intended and works exceptionally well
Heater Fan – works on all settings
Bumpers and Chrome Trim – Original and in excellent condition
Grill and Head Light Bezels – Original and in excellent condition
Carpet is original, color fading in the driver's footwell, can be substantially improved with a dye touch-up.
Head Liner – in excellent like-new condition
Front and Rear Seat Belts

Please look at the photos, and call me with your questions, or if you want specific photos(405) 802-6250

This vehicle is sold with No warranty, nor is any implied in this listing.

This car is sold as is and the sale is final. The Buyer isresponsiblefor Shipping.

To secure the buyer’s purchase, a $2,000 deposit is required within 48 hours of the Buyer and Seller agreeing to the terms and conditions of the purchase.If the Buyer (prior to the 7-day payment in full terms) after their physical inspection of the car, rejects the purchase of the car, the deposit willimmediatelybe returned to the Buyer.

The balance is to be paid in full by cash, within 7 days, and is conditional on the Buyer's acceptance of the car.