Marauder trivia

[kirk]

Marauderville is less than two weeks away. I'm not going, but wanted help folks get in the mood if I can. But how? Perhaps a little trivia? So I put together a list of trivia questions for fun. Warning, this covers all Marauders.



What was the year of lowest Mercury Marauder vehicle production?

[Joe Walsh]

Marauderville is less than two weeks away. I'm not going, but wanted help folks get in the mood if I can. But how? Perhaps a little trivia? So I put together a list of trivia questions for fun. Warning, this covers all Marauders.



What was the year of lowest Mercury Marauder vehicle production?

Any year after 2004.......:(

[myrodr]

think maybe 1970

[Ms. Denmark]

think maybe 1970

^^Think for sure 1970.

[kirk]

Any year after 2004.......:(

Very close, but not quite.

And the answer is


2004 with 3,214 units




OK, let's go to the other end.

Which year saw the largest Marauder production?

[04 Quicksilver]

How 'bout 1965?

[kirk]

How 'bout 1965?

We have a winner!

74,590 Marauders




How many Marauders were built all together?
(production total)

[kirk]

How many Marauders were built all together?
(production total)

That one was pretty hard.

149,542




Let's try something a little easier.
What years did they make the Mercury Marauder?

[04 Quicksilver]

1963, 64, 65, 69, 70, 2003, 04.

[james79stang]

63-65 then 69/70 then 03/04

[kirk]

Correct again.




What year or years did they make a Marauder X-100?

[DWSTANG67]

63-65 then 69/70 then 03/04
Every time was special it is the car you remember and say i wish i had one

[kirk]

That one was pretty hard.

149,542


More trivia. Note that 1965 Marauders account for half of all production, while the 2004 accounts for only about 2%.

[04 Quicksilver]

That one was pretty hard.

149,542




Let's try something a little easier.
What years did they make the Mercury Marauder?


Correct again.




What year or years did they make a Marauder X-100?

1969 and 1970.

[Mr. Man]

More trivia. Note that 1965 Marauders account for half of all production, while the 2004 accounts for only about 2%.
Were they rust buckets or something. Seems more common to see any other year but 1965

[kirk]

1969 and 1970.

Another correct answer.




OK I've got another.
What was the standard engine in every Marauder from 1963 to 1970, with the exception of just one model?

[james79stang]

390


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[kirk]

Were they rust buckets or something. Seems more common to see any other year but 1965

I think it's the station wagon syndrome. The 1965 Marauders just didn't look as racey as the 1963-4 and it was much more utilitarian, like a station wagon. They built them by the tens of thousands and then they got driven into the ground. Wagons were the rage in the late 60s, early 70s. How many do you see any more? Luxury, high performance, or collectible cars got put in the garage and babied, and those are the ones you see at shows these days.

It also doesn't help that the frames on the '65 Mercs are prone to rust, leading to high attrition rates.

[kirk]

390


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That was fast. Yes all 1963 to 1970 Marauders came standard with a 390 2V or 4V.



What was the one Marauder to break that rule, and what engine came standard in it?

[04 Quicksilver]

1969 and 1970 X100 with a 429-4V

[Mr. Man]

Were there Marauder wagons in the 60's? Oh and your 406 as standard.

[kirk]

1969 and 1970 X100 with a 429-4V

Another correct answer.




What year(s) Marauder offered the buyer the fewest choices?

[kirk]

Were there Marauder wagons in the 60's? Oh and your 406 as standard.

No Marauder wagons.

My 406 was an option. Standard engine in my car was a Super Marauder 390.

[Joe Walsh]

Another correct answer.




What year(s) Marauder offered the buyer the fewest choices?

2003 & 2004.
Trunk mount CD player, heated seats, moonroof....was about all you option on them.

[kirk]

2003 & 2004.
Trunk mount CD player, heated seats, moonroof....was about all you option on them.

You are correct. They offered only one model, in only 3 colors, with very few other options.

If you want to get even more picky you could have said just the first 1/3 of the 2003 model year. Only one color, with only two or three options.




What year(s) could you buy a Marauder S-55?

[Bluerauder]

What year(s) could you buy a Marauder S-55?

This is a "trick" question. The S-55 was an option package on the Mercury Monterey until it was reintroduced as a separate S-55 model. The Marauder was offered during the absence of the availability of the S-55.

[Mr. Man]

So the x-100 came standard with the 429?

[04 Quicksilver]

So the x-100 came standard with the 429?

Yes, that's what makes it an X100. Also has fender skirts. Aluminum Magstar wheels available as well as 3 front seat set ups and optional matte black finish on trunk and tunnel roof portion with certain exterior and interior colors

BW
Rescued is my favorite breed

[kirk]

This is a "trick" question. The S-55 was an option package on the Mercury Monterey until it was reintroduced as a separate S-55 model. The Marauder was offered during the absence of the availability of the S-55.

You missed the target on this one Charlie.

[04 Quicksilver]

What year(s) could you buy a Marauder S-55?[/QUOTE]

1963

[kirk]

1963

1963 is the correct answer.

The 1963 Marauder was available as a "Marauder" with 250 HP and a bench seat, or as a "Marauder S-55" with 300 HP and bucket seats. The Marauder S-55 was an individual model with its own VIN designation, not an option to the standard Marauder.




When was the first time the public got word that Mercury might build the last generation Marauder?

[Bad_S55]

1963 is the correct answer.

The 1963 Marauder was available as a "Marauder" with 250 HP and a bench seat, or as a "Marauder S-55" with 300 HP and bucket seats. The Marauder S-55 was an individual model with its own VIN designation, not an option to the standard Marauder.




When was the first time the public got word that Mercury might build the last generation Marauder?

I think '98 or '99?

[Bluerauder]

I think '98 or '99?


The Ford Blackhawk concept using a Crown Vic was discussed in magazine articles back in the '98 - '99 timeframe. However, it didn't involve the Mercury Marauder name until 2000 - 2001.

[kirk]

The last generation Marauder made its first appearance at the November 1998 SEMA show.
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When was the 1963 Marauder announced to the public?

[04 Quicksilver]

When was the 1963 Marauder announced to the public?

2-14-63

[kirk]

When was the 1963 Marauder announced to the public?

2-14-63

You are all over it.




What year Marauders did NOT come with a Marauder or Super Marauder engine?

[04 Quicksilver]

You are all over it.




What year Marauders did NOT come with a Marauder or Super Marauder engine?

That would be '69, '70, '03 and '04

[kirk]

That would be '69, '70, '03 and '04

You sure do know your Marauders.




What years could you buy a 4-door Marauder?

[james79stang]

63-65 03-04 if memory serves me

[kirk]

63-65 03-04 if memory serves me

So close. 1964-5, 2003-4.

[kirk]

Many here complain about the fact that our 2003-4 Marauders were available only with an automatic transmission. Can any of you name the only other Marauder that was available only with an automatic? There is only one other. The rest could be had with manuals.

[04 Quicksilver]

Many here complain about the fact that our 2003-4 Marauders were available only with an automatic transmission. Can any of you name the only other Marauder that was available only with an automatic? There is only one other. The rest could be had with manuals.

'69 Marauder with a 429?

[kirk]

'69 Marauder with a 429?

You're on the right track, and I know you know this, but I'm looking for a specific model.

[04 Quicksilver]

You're on the right track, and I know you know this, but I'm looking for a specific model.

Can only be base model or X100. I'll say X100.

[kirk]

Can only be base model or X100. I'll say X100.

The Marauder X-100 came standard with a 429-4V as we've covered. It also used the automatic, and there was no optional engine or transmission. So it shares with the 2003-4 Marauders the distinction of being available with only one drive-train. All other Marauders had drive-train options.





So, can you tell us which specific Marauder models and years came standard with a 390 2V and 3-on-the-tree manual trans?

[Mr. Man]

The slow ones:D

[04 Quicksilver]

So, can you tell us which specific Marauder models and years came standard with a 390 2V and 3-on-the-tree manual trans?

Base model '69 and '70 Marauders

[Nightcrawler]

Ok, here's one. How many 2003s came with a chrome trim bezel for the shifter rather than the "carbon fiber/aluminum" of the later ones? Just curious for my own devious purposes!:D

[kirk]

The slow ones:D

You've got that right!

[kirk]

Base model '69 and '70 Marauders

This is correct, but there were more.

[Mr. Man]

Ok, here's one. How many 2003s came with a chrome trim bezel for the shifter rather than the "carbon fiber/aluminum" of the later ones? Just curious for my own devious purposes!:D
I thought DTR's came w/ the chrome bezel:dunno:

[04 Quicksilver]

This is correct, but there were more.

Please enlighten with the correct response.

[Nightcrawler]

I thought DTR's came w/ the chrome bezel:dunno:

I have the chrome bezel/shifter on my 03 black.:cool:

[kirk]

Please enlighten with the correct response.

The following Marauders would have come with a standard 390 2V and 3-on-the-tree.

1963 Marauder (not the S-55)
1964-5 Monterey Marauder
1964-5 Montclair Marauder
1969-70 Marauder (not the X-100)

While all of these came standard with a 3-speed, good luck finding one. They are more rare than 4-speed cars. I know a guy in my area that has a 1964 Monterey Marauder 2-dr with a 3-speed that he bought new for his wife. I don't think I've ever seen or heard of a 1969-70 Marauder with a 3-speed.

[kirk]

Ok, here's one. How many 2003s came with a chrome trim bezel for the shifter rather than the "carbon fiber/aluminum" of the later ones? Just curious for my own devious purposes!:D

I don't know anything about this one.

[Bluerauder]

Ok, here's one. How many 2003s came with a chrome trim bezel for the shifter rather than the "carbon fiber/aluminum" of the later ones? Just curious for my own devious purposes!:D


I have the chrome bezel/shifter on my 03 black.:cool:


I don't know anything about this one.

This "chrome shifter bezel" has only been discussed here a few times dating back to 2003. Martyo has one that came from the factory with the chrome bezel. According to a 2006 thread, Martyo indicates that these were considered "misbuilds" by Steve Babcock, the MM program manager. Seems that only a handful of these cars popped up during the 300A to 300B changeover in the October-November 2002 timeframe. DavidHolland also had one of these "misbuilds" where the chrome bezel from the CV Sport was substituted for the standard MM Bezel. IIRC his was also one of the 300A-300B changeover cars (also known here as the "Pre-Decontented" models). Correction -- DavidHolland's MM was a 2004 DTR purchased in April 2004 which he sold in 2011 with 25K miles. So I am guessing that there might be less than 5-10 of these "misbuilt" cars that came off the line randomly. Of course, now after 12-13 years, it might be difficult to track which ones came from the factory like that and which ones were an aftermarket addition using the CV Sport or GM LSE bezel.

Here's the 2006 thread >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32638

[Nightcrawler]

This "chrome shifter bezel" has only been discussed here a few times dating back to 2003. Martyo has one that came from the factory with the chrome bezel. According to a 2006 thread, Martyo indicates that these were considered "misbuilds" by Steve Babcock, the MM program manager. Seems that only a handful of these cars popped up during the 300A to 300B changeover in the October-November 2002 timeframe. DavidHolland also had one of these "misbuilds" where the chrome bezel from the CV Sport was substituted for the standard MM Bezel. His was also one of the 300A-300B changeover cars (also known here as the "Pre-Decontented" models). So I am guessing that there might be less than 5-10 of these cars. Of course, now after 12-13 years, it might be difficult to track which ones came from the factory like that and which ones were an aftermarket addition using the CV Sport or GM LSE bezel.

Here's the 2006 thread >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32638

That's really cool info, my car is an original chrome bezel car, the pics that the original owner took upon delivery confirm that!

[kirk]

OK, here's another one. What did Parnelli Jones do with a Marauder in 1963 that was significant?

[04 Quicksilver]

OK, here's another one. What did Parnelli Jones do with a Marauder in 1963 that was significant?

He won the Pike's Peak Hill Climb with a new record time.

[james79stang]

won pikes peak. What ^^^ he said lol

[Joe Walsh]

The Marauder X-100 came standard with a 429-4V as we've covered.
It also used the automatic, and there was no optional engine or transmission.
So it shares with the 2003-4 Marauders the distinction of being available with only one drive-train. All other Marauders had drive-train options.



Yeah....but I'd rather have a 429 cid Big Block than a 281 cid modular in front of an automatic transmission!

[kirk]

Yeah....but I'd rather have a 429 cid Big Block than a 281 cid modular in front of an automatic transmission!

I like cubes too, but I'll bet if you took both cars bone stock that 281 actually puts more power to the pavement. It would be an interesting side by side comparison.

Then again, if I had to give up one of my Marauders the 281 would go first. No contest.

[babbage]

He won the Pike's Peak Hill Climb with a new record time.


http://gogd.tjs-labs.com/pictures/ford-time-10-25-1963-037-a-M5.jpg

I love the old ads..

[kirk]

http://gogd.tjs-labs.com/pictures/ford-time-10-25-1963-037-a-M5.jpg

I love the old ads..

I have more here if you're interested
http://homepages.wmich.edu/~dillery/factory%20ads.html

[Mr. Man]

Did the Marauder also come in the Breezeway design?

[kirk]

Did the Marauder also come in the Breezeway design?

No. If you're referring to the ads on my site they're ads for Mercurys which came from the factory with 406/427 engines. My experience is that the vast majority of the 427 full size Mercurys sold were Marauders, but not all, and the 406 was available in a Mercury for about a year before the Marauder started production.

[Mr. Man]

So how come your car is the only one with a 406? Can't believe EVERY Marauder owner purchased the 427.

[kirk]

So how come your car is the only one with a 406? Can't believe EVERY Marauder owner purchased the 427.

If you look at the official Marauder release (about half way down the page here) http://homepages.wmich.edu/~dillery/documents.html
you will see that the 427 and the Marauder (and the fastback Galaxie) were all announced to the public at the same time. That being said, the 406-427 transition wasn't instant. I understand there was some overlap. I can't tell you specifically why mine was built with a 406 instead of a 427, but I suspect it had to do with Mercury testing components. There are several things about my car beyond the 406 that are unique, that I attribute to it being a test vehicle. The 406 in it has 427 "D" heads on it, and the block and heads have matching date codes. None of the FE experts I've talked to have ever heard of that. It had specific aftermarket interior parts that I believe were put on at the factory as a design exercise.

It is also not the only 406 Marauder built. I talked to a guy at Woodward in 2005ish who said his father was a Ford engineer that drove/tested one just like mine, but black/black. His memory seemed quite clear. So I don't claim to have the only one built, just the only one left.

Ever seen a 406 fastback Galaxie? They are also very rare, but being a Ford instead of a Mercury "very rare" means there are several still out there. They built thousands of 1963 406/427 Fords, but only 176 Mercurys, so it's all relative. I've heard rumors that the 406 fastback Galaxie production was around 135. I believe the Marauder count is 2-5.