MERCURY - with the classic look of the Lincoln Continental
Marquis 4-door hardtop....one of the new style-setters from Lincoln-Mercury.
Marquis from Lincoln-Mercury is the new medium-priced car that looks much more expensive than it really is. In virtually every comparison, this impressive car, steeped in Lincoln Continental's tradition for styling simplicity, offers more for less - including, as standard equipment, concealed dual headlights, SelectShift automatic transmission and a powerful new 429-cubic-inch V-8 engine.

The craftsmanship fine car owners expect is readily apparent throughout Marquis' two series, eight-model lineup which includes a convertible, station wagon, two- and four door hardtops, and four-door sedans.

Traveling is fun and fashionable in the striking Marquis convertible.
This is the classic front-end design of the Marquis. Monterey interior is elegant.
The most exciting new names in the specialty car market for 1969 are the roomy, sports-flavored Marauder and Marauder X-100 from Lincoln Mercury.
The Monterey Custom 4-door sedan is roomier, longer, and more luxurious.
Medium-price car buyers who like the look of the Lincoln Continental will love the longer-wheelbase Mercury Monterey and Monterey Custom models for 1969. Standard engines for the nine models offered are the 265 horsepower 390 2V with manual transmission that utilizes regular fuel and the premium fuel 280 horsepower 390 2V with automatic transmission. Two optional 429-cubic-inch engines are rated at 320 and 360 horsepower.

Among the numerous options available are a new speed control system and three audio entertainment combinations.
Tailgate opens with glass in closed position. This is the top-of-the-line Marquis Colony Park station wagon.
Mercury Monterey 2-door hardtop's design stresses kinship to the Lincoln Continental.
1969 Better Idea Cars