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White Knuckles
03-19-2012, 07:23 AM
My Wife and Daughter were out in Steamboat Springs, CO last week for a family get-together. I wasn't able to attend........somebody has to work so they go on these trips :rolleyes:
My daughter calls me and said they saw a convertible Marauder. The only one I recalled was the famous concept vehicle that supposedly is not street legal. She said she took a few photos and would forward to me.
I got the photos this morning and it looks to me like a vinyl top that has that convertible appearance.
Anybody know this car? It doesn't look bad.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/Car%20Shows%2012/DSC_0138.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/Car%20Shows%2012/DSC_0136.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/Car%20Shows%2012/DSC_0134.jpg
Kodimar
03-19-2012, 07:26 AM
Looks like they just did the fabric top thing...
babbage
03-19-2012, 07:33 AM
Doesn't look like the MM factory rear spoiler.
SC Cheesehead
03-19-2012, 07:40 AM
There was a guy that had one of these in GVL a couple years ago, he had his tricked up with SS panels on the lower door sections (below the trim strip).

Looked different, to say the least... ;)
Mac-MerC
03-19-2012, 11:30 AM
needs the oem spoiler and it might actually look good at the right angle
CBT
03-19-2012, 02:38 PM
I actually think it looks okay except for the entirely too small back tires.
loud2004marquis
03-19-2012, 02:41 PM
Maybe a Marauder clone of a Grand Marquis that had the vinyl top already?
CBT
03-19-2012, 03:05 PM
Maybe a Marauder clone of a Grand Marquis that had the vinyl top already?

Nah, too much Marauder stuff on it. Door handles, pipes, grill, etc. etc.
TUXrauder
03-19-2012, 03:18 PM
Maybe its a Grand Marquis Clone using a Marauder. Ever think of that?
jwibbity
03-19-2012, 03:31 PM
i've seen a few people go to extreme lengths to make a clone, just sayin
guspech750
03-19-2012, 04:42 PM
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeZGQsoqzfZ I2urZO-r9C58ySQHdtfCVPEjlQEXKfq4ommqP BH


It wouldnt look bad if they took off the hidious top.
MyBlackBeasts
03-19-2012, 10:33 PM
The only thing as ugly as a car with a fake convertable top is a real convertable with the top up... :puke:

Never understood the mindset to do fake ragtop... :shake:

Oh well, takes all kinds! The world would indeed be a dull place if we all liked the same... :beer:
Bruce Wayne
03-20-2012, 07:19 AM
I kinda like it, I think. Looks like an old dudes car Maybe why I kinda like it.
jerrym3
03-20-2012, 07:30 AM
The only thing as ugly as a car with a fake convertable top is a real convertable with the top up... :puke:

Never understood the mindset to do fake ragtop... :shake:

Oh well, takes all kinds! The world would indeed be a dull place if we all liked the same... :beer:

And yet, back in the mid 60's/70's, it was the rage even among the street racing crew.

I think even the 67 Stingrays had a vinyl top option on the removable hardtop, although not a lot were sold.

I'm not sure if the 65 had the v/top as an option; anyway, I didn't have a vinyl top on my 65 Vette.