Just found this site. I love it. My parents purchased a 1977 Colony Park Station Wagon new. It has been in our family ever since. I drove it in High School in the late 70's. My grandparents had it for a few years, then it went back to my parents. My father refused to sell the wagon, he drove his 79 pick up instead. We are definitely a 'Ford' 'Mercury' Family. My father recently passed away and my Mom still owns the Wagon. It is time for a new home for it. I get very nostalgic, and a bit sad, when I see it at her house. Anyway, I am looking forward to reading your stories and seeing your wagon photos.
Welcome to the SWF..... Well, why don't you keep it? These big wagons are great for just cruising around, and they can even take the place of having a small P/U...... Marshall
re: 77 Colony Park Hi Marshall, Since my Dad passed my Mom now has 5 cars. Two vintage Mercury's, one vintage Ford truck, a 05' Explorer and a '89 Cadillac Brougham. She only likes to drive the Explorer. She asked me to sell three of the cars for her, sometimes my sister drives the Caddi to hopefully find a buyer. If I lived in my Mom's town I might drive the wagon now and then, but I live too far away and she just wants the, 'vintage' cars sold. For many years I rented their vacation place and the Mercury Wagon (and Bobcat) were stored there. I took it upon myself to keep the cars vacuumed out, washed, polished and covered when necessary , knowing someday they would be sold. Thanks for sharing the photo of your wagon, I love it! Kasandra
KLGcar, to SWF and you have some tuff decisions to make and several choices all the best from Downunder
flashback dream I found the forum on a simple search which is the best. I drive a Ford, a Bronco and for about the last 10 yrs have been trying to recreate my past. Some funny memories with my family! My parents purchased a new 1976 Torino wagon, to be honest I was 7 at the time so I really don't remember the engine or more than it was white with a blue interior. It was the best jungle gym and playground ever. The only seat belts I remember were my dad's arm or colorful words giving my sisters and I some warning. Anyway long story short. I purchased a 76 Ranchero about 6 yrs back and restored it.. it wasn't the great white wagon. I sold it and the bug is back, I am looking for a 73-76 Torino wagon, no wood panels, I looking for another Ford for this family.. I am sure my dad would laugh.... Thanks for having me on the site.
Welcome Maldo. Please go toThe Welcome Wagon and repeat this nice introduction or one similar. Good luck finding your dream wagon. Sounds like very good reasons.
re: 77 Mercury Colony Park Hello again, Thank-you to you all for your welcome wishes. That is very nice. I am enjoying reading all the stories here and see the photos. So happy to get a note from Australia! I love Australia. take care all and will check in again soon. Kasandra
Kasandra...to bad your not able to keep the wagon in the family. However this is a great place to list it for sale. Good luck with everything, hope you enjoy SWF.
