Mercury

The Mercury Marauder made its debut in 1963 as a two-door pillarless hardtop coupé. In contrast to the distinctive reverse-slant "Breezeway" roofline option on Mercury's full-size models, the Marauder hardtop coupé was styled with a conventional sloping rear roofline. For 1964, the Marauder range expanded to include two four-door hardtop versions, one with a notchback roofline, and the other with the "Breezeway" roofline. Marketing for the 1965 Mercurys shifted to emphasize luxury and a closer relationship with Ford's premium line of Lincolns. With this positioning, the Marauder became a trim option available on the Park Lane, Montclair, and Monterey series in two- or four-door hardtop body styles. For the 1966 model year, Mercury shifted further away from full-size performance vehicles. A repackaged S-55 model replaced the Marauder option. The Marauder nameplate was reintroduced for the 1969 model year.