![]() I’m certainly not finding much not to like about this Park Lane, outside, inside, or down below, and $27.5k seems in the ballpark to me for the fun ride we’re seeing here. Select a 1963 Chris-Craft Model An iconic brand history dating back to the late 19th century, even the more novice boater is familiar with the Chris-Craft name. ![]() We even get a shot of the underside, which seems quite solid, as does the trunk. Not a whole lot of detailed information is given about the interior, other than it being original and in super nice condition, with the photos seeming to back up this claim. The engine bay presents well and the Edelbrock dress-up pieces provide a sweet appearance, with the exhaust flowing through two turbo mufflers, providing a great-sounding rumble coming out the back that can be heard in the video provided in the listing. Other than a performance cam, he doesn’t go into detail specifically about what else is inside but does mention that the car is a ball to drive. While the Mercury is said to be all stock in most areas, under the hood is a different story, with what the seller refers to as a built 460 providing power to the 18 feet of metal surrounding it. The white convertible top is stated to be brand new. 200s R 1961 TC Cruiser, Chrysler 177s 33 clippe R.CRAFT 1963 FB Sportfisherman, Chry. ![]() There’s no word on whether or not this one’s ever had a respray, but the body appears to be straight and the finish isn’t showing any obvious serious blemishes from any angle that I could spot. Once a year in the boat business, comes the moment of truth. This Park Lane is said to be in very well-preserved condition, with the seldom-seen Yacht Deck Paneling along the sides, which compliments the Lime Frost paint nicely. But during its final years, the car was competitive with the Lincoln offerings and provided a fine luxurious feel at a considerably lower cost. The car is in the beautiful New England area of Milford, Massachusetts, with the asking price set at $27,500.īarn Finds reader Dennis House spotted this one and sent it our way, and we’d like to thank him for the tip! 1968 was the end of the line for the Park Lane, which was replaced by the Marquis in the Mercury lineup for ’69. While Lord’s car was a 4-Door, this 1968 Mercury Park Lane here on Facebook Marketplace has just half as many entry points plus it’s a droptop, making this a pretty cool choice for buyers seeking a land-yacht style vehicle from this time period. And while it by no means garnered nearly that kind of attention, some folks may remember that Jack Lord drove a Mercury Park Lane in the Hawaii Five-O TV series, which likely gained the car at least some popularity during the late sixties. It’s an uncommon occurrence when a car has such a strong on-screen presence that it ends up stealing the show, like the Trans Am in the Burt Reynolds movie or Challenger in the flick most Mopar fans can’t get enough of.
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