429 V8, dual power seats, and rare vinyl roof. Looks like a winner to me. Listed at $10,900. 1973 MERCURY COLONY PARK WAGON - cars & trucks - by dealer - vehicle... (craigslist.org)
Seller should easily get his price. Rust issues appear fairly minor, and in easy to access areas - doesn't even affect the wood grain. Mostly needs a lot of cleaning.
I need that car like a moose needs a hat rack. It is a really lovely car. Kinda strangely optioned, but love the first year style, and in this instance with the color keyed wheels against the backdrop of a black vinyl top. Cool car. If I were in the Midwest I’d snap it up in a minute. Living in the southwest I have really become allergic to rust. But it is a stunning car.