Mercury marauder convertible concept

[4.698gt]

So just came across this image in an automotive article about Ford brands. Thought it was interesting as I don't remember ever seeing anything about this. I have to say, cutting the panther platform up and making it topless in this case works out nicely. Not a ton of info available but the concept was a nice idea. Who knows about sales volume but there's a market for eveything.

2002 Mercury Marauder Convertible Concept

2002 Mercury Marauder Convertible Concept The 2003 Mercury Marauder sedan goes on sale this summer. Pricing will be announced closer to launch. At this time, the convertible is purely a concept, but public reaction will be closely monitored to gauge whether sufficient demand exists to justify a...

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Forgotten Concept: Mercury Marauder Convertible | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide®

Mercury Marauder Concept, Consumer Guide looks back at Mercury's sporty Marauder convertible concept first seen at the 2002 Chicago Auto Show.

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[supercharged91m]

Interesting they went with a 2V motor for this.

 

[TAF]

There's LOTS of info about it...many know more than me but some details are:

* Concept shown at (I think) Chicago Car Show in 2001 or 2002
* NOT built to be road worthy or to ever be titled/licensed as it lacked critical framework structure
* eventually found itself out and owned by someone following the demise of the Mercury Brand
( that person or the next?) made it (supposedly) road-worthy and got it titled.

It was not the only showing of a MARAUDER variant there was also the S55 Concept shown in 2003
Many MARAUDER owners (like myself) were inspired and incorporated design cues from THIS to our MARAUDER ie red accents, unique taillight/reverse light painting etc,

Mine:

 

[TAF]

BTW...MANY don't realize/understand that it was ENVIRONMENTAL STUPIDITY that was the demise of the Panther Platform (the LAST body on frame platform in the WORLD...and probably some of the GREATEST cars EVER produced Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car)...due to U.S. Government CAFE Restrictions and Environmentalists Pressure that the platform was discontinued.

 

[03cobra#694]

BTW...MANY don't realize/understand that it was ENVIRONMENTAL STUPIDITY that was the demise of the Panther Platform (the LAST body on frame platform in the WORLD...and probably some of the GREATEST cars EVER produced Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car)...due to U.S. Government CAFE Restrictions and Environmentalists Pressure that the platform was discontinued.

Yours is badass TAF.

 

[Silverstrike]

Yeah this is what I termed nice to look at and you just can not do anything with it, as like what TAF said it can not ever be titled or driven on the roadways of the United States or Canada.

 

[SID297]

I'd still like to have a silver Marauder in the garage.

 

[Lambeau]

That’s a great looking car!

If it had become reality, think NHTSA woulda required a roll bar?

Bet it woulda looked pretty awesome with the sailcloth top up.

 

[72MachOne99GT]

I'd still like to have a silver Marauder in the garage.

Blue
Red
Silver
Black

In that order.

 

[TAF]

Blue
Red
Silver
Black

In that order.

 

[SolarYellow]

The Mercury convertible looks as bad at that early 90's Cadillac vert.

 

[decipha]

yeah being a marauder owner myself i think that would be horrific. Being a sedan is the entire reason why I even got the car.

 

[72MachOne99GT]

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That’ll do pig!

 

[93Cobra#2771]

I don't hate it. I find it more interesting to see with two doors than the vert top. Either way, I'd drive it.

 

[Double"O"]

I'd still like to have a silver Marauder in the garage.

Id take any color to be honest lol...with a blower, long tubes, proper catback, etc etc etc lol

 

[offroadkarter]

It was not the only showing of a MARAUDER variant there was also the S55 Concept shown in 2003
Many MARAUDER owners (like myself) were inspired and incorporated design cues from THIS to our MARAUDER ie red accents, unique taillight/reverse light painting etc,

Sad that car became a tin can, but I have the gauge cluster installed in my own car

 

[SID297]

Sad that car became a tin can, but I have the gauge cluster installed in my own car

That's very nice.