1984 Mercury Colony Park

36k miles. 3rd seat.

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3379983739.html

 

Sharp looking, low mileage, and a fairly reasonable price. Looks like a good deal for someone.

 

Are we sure the odometer isn't rolled over?

 

I like the car and if the odometer is correct, the price seems right. If it rolled over once, I'd have a hard time putting out that kind of cash for it... of course one ride in it and a thorough inspection might validate the price. I think the buyer would have room for negotiation.

 

Pic dated 2008...?


Quote.....
bought this car five years ago to restore since I felt it would be an easy restore project. Now, due to health reasons I am unable to do the body work and must part with the car.


Why would a car with 36k need restoration/body work?

 

Hmm...it has the smoker's vent windows. Wonder if it has the 351 Windsor too?

 

Disregard above ....saw 5.0 in the listing

 

I wish mine had the smoker's windows. Probably cheaper to buy one with them than to swap the window setup into mine.

 

CE: Swap the doors! That's the easy way to get the no drafts!

 

I thought of that, but finding an exact match is gonna be hard!

 

Lots of reasons. 36,000 miles isn't zero miles. Paint fades. Metal rusts even when the car isn't moving. Seals dry out and crack. Lots of things can happen to a car after 28 years, including just normal deterioration, no matter how few miles it has.