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1979 Mercury Grand Marquis 2-Door Sedan

The Marquis was downsized onto the new Panther platform for 1979. Flory records 11,066 built for 1979 at a base price of $7,721.
Shown as 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
9Z65F721014
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1979 Mercury Grand Marquis

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 65 Grand Marquis
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 721014 Production #721014

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelGrand Marquis
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Height54.5
Length212.0
Wheelbase114.3
Width77.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)