Adam, you need to have a car show. Invite your followers. I’m sure you will be overwhelmed with how many people would attend just to meet you and see your cars.
Yeah, back in the day Ford's saying was "Quality is Job #1" and they actually meant it. Both the US cars and Canadian productions were very good. Somewhere something fell apart on their quality. These cars floated like a dream down the road.
Sorry, the reality was quite different. At that time, you stood in one place all day doing monotonous tasks. The work was usually dirty. You often got pulled into overtime. The only way they kept employees was with good pay and benefits. I know this because my uncle worked for Ford 1954 - 1979.
So, having watched your channel now for at least 18 months, I can say that I appreciate your personal collection. Your emotions and nostalgia that you share with us about the cars that you collect is the best part of your channel.
I distinctly remember seeing those chrome valve covers on our math teacher's new Park Lane when he was showing it to us elementary kids (he was so proud of his new car) in 68 in Victoria BC. I thought it must be some kind of hotrod and he was so kool for an adult…
The red interior Merc would be my choice between the two. Your amber colored '68 Merc was always my favorite of your collection of these generation Mercs. You need to do a follow up of how these cars sound run and drive. Maybe even a comparison to one of your autolite carbed versions for contrast
Your original Canada car has the original Mercury Man cover on the water squirter jug. You need one for the other car. Both Beautiful cars. The spinner hubcaps are likely OK in the Canada market in 1968.
What a fantastic way to start 2025! These two Mercs are just further examples of your impeccable taste, and just how excellent the US auto industry once was.
@@jeffrobodine8579 And thus they are more authentic, too- since they're actually driven and used...and aren't worth enough for the show people to fully restore and apply $14K paint-jobs to, etc. The show queens have either been so overdone that they no longer possess the character that evokes nostalgia- or have been purposely made to look "old" [Patina!] so much so that it accomplishes the same thing.
FIRST thing I thought when the video started! I'm hearing the Hawaii 5-0 theme music (a surf rock song called "Washout" or "Breakout" or something), and I see that black 4-door Mercury barreling up to the crime scene way too fast, come of a screeching halt, and Jack Lord jumps out before the car stops rocking on its suspension. 😁
I heard that some guys just do everything right and others like me took a detour down a long dark narrow dirt road w big holes and puddles and dam it's been a rough ride lol I'm hoping this dirt road comes to an end at some point although so far I've not seen it what was I thinking taking this way idk I wasn't thinking apparently dah ahh well everyone else is going that way but I bet if I take this dirt road it will be a short cut no dummass lmao
You have to be so proud of both of them. Beautiful. I would have to pick the black/red with the wire covers. Also, I think I would have to put on dress clothes to drive it. But, I love your black cherry car also. Do you have some grey poupon ?
Oh my god. Imagine comming out your garage seeing these two sitting there. These long shadows, that red interiors, these silhouettes, the black and the chrome. A pleasure to cruise tipsy tye backroads and have a cigarette!...Wooo!
When I was young, dad had a 1968 Mercury Monterey, 4 door, hardtop, powder blue, 390 2bbl, C6 transmission. I loved that car. I loved the ride and tested it's limits a few times. I buried the speedometer a few times during the time when 55mph speed limit was strictly enforced. i never got caught by Utah's state troopers going that fast but did receive once or thrice going 75 - 85 earning en0ugh points to have my driving privileges put on probation. I remember once when i was doing 58mph one of Utah's finest pulled along side me and hollered over the PA that "THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55 NOT 58!" i slowed down to 55 and he slowed also and pulled behind me and followed me for almost 30 miles. i was a white knuckled Nervous Nelly until he finally exited the freeway. I love Mercury cars. My current baby is a 2004 Lincoln LS, 3.0L V6 and 5 speed automatic. I bleed Ford blue. Ya, ya, I know the 2001 - 2007 LS and T-Birds are closet Jags, but they were built when Ford owned Jaguar and Land Rover.
In an age when abominations like the Cyber Truck are allowed to exist, I appreciate someone who understands and can express sophisticated design language.
I just love that gold interior; contrasts beautifully with the black exterior! May have been just a bit too much gold though when the car was still painted in its original color...
The black/red car is just absolutely beautiful! The black/nugget car is beautiful too but I’m partial to that red interior. Thank you for sharing your collection with us Adam
I like the stance of 'BOOK EM' They are both beautiful cars and a credit to previous owners. You must have a huge shop to be able to store 12 big cars out of the weather. Well done on keeping these old girls driving.
Adam,great finds! After installing a Holley 4160 on my 1966 Mercury Parklane 428 convertible the performance was unbelievable! That was in 1976.And the doors closed beautifully!
My mother had a 68 (I think) Park Lane Brougham two-door hardtop. It was a very subtle metallic mahogany brown with a gold interior, much like yours. I absolutely loved that car. I later bought a 67 LTD four-door hardtop because it reminded me so much of the Mercury.
Fantastic finds! I also love Mercurys of that era. I ounce owned a 68 Montego MX that my Grandmother bought new and regret ever selling it. Those cars seem to have disappeared except a few convertibles. I would love to have one again.Always enjoy your Chanel and great commentary!
Yes, if you live in Colorado, Horsepower and cubic inches are a thing. When I was a teenager my Dad ordered A Matador from AMC from the factory. It was loaded with options (thanks Mom) Reclining seats, 360 V-8 , positraction rear-end etc... I drove it to my Homecoming and Prom in '76 and '77. It was a beast. I used to see Denver area police cars that used Matador's. They were basically smaller full size cars back then. You could jam a couple of perps in the back seat and still accelerate like crazy. It was an Orangish-metallic cover with no vinyl roof (Dad thought those were stupid). The seats were also orange as well as the carpet. It was a beautiful car inside and out. We had some issues with the Air-conditioning compressor, but that was about it.
There's an old article about the adam-12 cars and the LAPD. All of the PD Testers said the Matadors were the fastest and best handling over the Mopar products. 401 Eng.
AWESOME!!!! What a FIND not 1,BUT 2 Parklanes with the 428.What beautiful exquisite automobiles. I prefer the Canadian car black with red interior and both fully loaded.That is what I look for in classic cars I prefer them FULLY loaded.Being in the south all my cars have a/c and I like factory a/c cars.I don't care for underdash units that look like they dont belong.The 1 option I like and is RARE is cruise control.I would LOVE to be able to locate vehicles that are in your collection. I saw where 1 gentlemen already made the comment about you having a car show for all your followers.I wpuld definitely make the trip from Eulethra to be there if it happened Again 2 beautiful examples with all the options.Take care and as always cheers from Eulethra.
I prefer the black on red Mercury. I had a 1966 Mercury Montclair 4dr black on red and found the car to be the best built car I’ve owned. It lacked per windows, locks, and a/c. The brake pedal was very wide. Wide enough to allow 2 feet to stop it immediately which was mandatory. I loved that car even though it was a gas guzzler. Thanks for the showing of your 68’s.
Do you realize that you're one of the luckiest guys in the country being able to have/drive all these beautiful cars? I'm so thankful you have them instead of them ending up in the "wrong hands" and being destroyed like so many that I've seen - like grandma giving the grandson her mint '69 MKIII only to have him wrap it around a tree four months later! 🙄😥 I think the taillights on these '68 Mercurys look almost identical to the taillights on the '71 Cadillac.
They're both beautiful cars i would have a hard time picking. i am currently restoring a 69 Mercury Marauder 429 2V, the more I work on it the more I love it.
Both awesome. Fondly remember my Dad’s 1967 Canadian Meteor Rideau 500 fastback 2 door in maroon with black interior (with a Ford dashboard) and very efficient 289 V8.
8:02 The increased demands on the battery of the larger displacement engines during the crank cycle inspired the six second delay to avoid killing the battery. The battery will recover somewhat during that six second period.
Back in the day I overhauled quadrajet carbs as a small business and had a coworker with a 60 something 390 pickup with the factory carb. Had a Holley 780 dual line vacuum secondary carb laying around so I cleaned it up, rejetted it to feed around 400 cubic inches and put on his 390. The difference was so stark it caused him to remark “ the truck was a school teacher with the factory carb, now it’s a porn star!”. Big block Fords like a lot of fuel; Ford left a lot of performance on the table with the factory set up.
Adam, you've knocked one, or should I say two, out of the park. I'm not much of a Ford guy; however, I had one of these in matchbox form. It was one of my cousin's and my favorites to play with. I like the repainted one; the gold interior is a class act with the black paint.
I love that era Fords as well. The doors sound so good opening and closing. My personal favorite is the 67 Galaxie fastback. Never had one, just on my list of cherished cars.
I love the name Park Lane. It sounds very elegant to my ear, and I would probably get one of these just for that reason. I usually love red interiors but that gold/beige-ish really pops against the black, I think I'd prefer that combo. Very handsome cars.
I always loved the 67-68 Mercury's even though I love Chrysler products. Growing up, there was a neighbor across the street that had a red 68 Colony Park station wagon, non wood grain.
Like the black on red. Those are very nice classic cars. They are rare and look very comfortable. Love the seats. My Uncle used to buy Mercury's and I remember him having one with those taillights as a little kid.
You should showcase all your Park Lanes at Eyes on Design. If you need help driving them to the show, I’m sure a few of us could be persuaded. I can’t choose between these stellar 428s; they’re both stunning. Well done.
That muted gold interior is absolutely stunning in that black car. No offense to the other one or any other color combination. They knocked the cover off that ball, they hit it so hard.
Two very beautiful pieces of American mid luxury cars from an era never to be seen again. So good and nice they will be preserved and are cherished by an awesome car collector. Adam, you have really brought history and appreciation to the everyday man/person with your special collection. We can all relate to these cars and the nostalgia is ever so soothing always.
You know, I need to thank you, Adam, for clueing me into the whole "build quality" thing ... not the easy stuff, like interior quality, but the whole 3mm gap thing. I don't know how many more cars I'll buy at this stage of my life, but however many there are, they are going to have decent build quality 😀
Fantastic score Adam ! These Mercury Park Lanes in your collection ( all of them ) are outstanding cars, built back when quality meant something. Now you have two McGarret specials. Do you know what color interior was used in the T.V. show car ? I believe that they were 390 C.I. cars but to have two 428 C.I. cars is no small miracle considering the small production numbers you quoted. I had to laugh at your reference to the Park Lanes as your " twins " as that is the same language used by the fellow I bought my 1991 Ford Crown Victoria LX wagon from when I pulled in to his driveway with my 1987 Ford Crown Victoria wagon. They are both of similar colors, the 1991 being Pastel Alabaster ( off white or pale tan ) and the 1987 being Sand Beige or ( tan ). The 1991 is my summer wagon and the 1987 is my winter wagon. Congratulations on you dual purchase.
Another great video Mr. Wade. Your video’s have given me a newfound appreciation of the clean lines of the 1968 Ford Motor Co. products. If only the 1968 Ford Lineup would have not used reflectors instead of illuminated rear side marker lamps. Same for the 1969 Chrysler Corp. line up.
I have been waiting for this video -- I love seeing these two cars side by side, and having your compare them. And if I HAD to pick, I'd take the one with the red interior.
I grew up with a 1966 Meteor Montcalm station wagon, with a 428-4V engine and a three-speed "Merc-o-Matic" automatic transmission. What I remember, once I became a teen with a driver's license, was that there wasn't much on the road that could catch it. It was also surprisingly fuel efficient: around 17 miles to the Imperial gallon in the mountainous terrain of BC. Someone in my home town also had a 1966 Meteor Montcalm convertible, pale yellow with a black interior and top, same engine, and a 4-speed manual shift on the console. It was gorgeous. I was seven years old in 1966, I drooled over the convertible, and asked my parents why we couldn't have one instead of the wagon. I don't remember them answering. 😁
Adam, you need to have a car show. Invite your followers. I’m sure you will be overwhelmed with how many people would attend just to meet you and see your cars.
I would attend if weather permits. Beautiful Mercurys, btw. Love the tan interior, but would be delighted to own either one.
He'd have enough Mercury's alone to have a car show, nevermind the rest of the collection. 😅
Imagine the upkeep and maintenance on, who knows how many cars he has. Maybe he’s going to be next Jay Leno?
I’m there Mr. Wade.
I’d go for sure 👍🏻
The people on the production line must have been proud to build such beautiful cars.
Yeah, back in the day Ford's saying was "Quality is Job #1" and they actually meant it. Both the US cars and Canadian productions were very good. Somewhere something fell apart on their quality. These cars floated like a dream down the road.
@@robertkartechner5850 That slogan didn't come about until 1980 in an effort to downplay the garbage they were assembling during the 70's.
Sorry, the reality was quite different. At that time, you stood in one place all day doing monotonous tasks. The work was usually dirty. You often got pulled into overtime. The only way they kept employees was with good pay and benefits. I know this because my uncle worked for Ford 1954 - 1979.
@@ericg4042 Thanks for the info.
So many were drunk and or high.
WOW , STUNNING !!!!!!!
Those Mercury's are absolutely stunning, I love the black over red the most, but both of them are truly magnificent works of art.
So, having watched your channel now for at least 18 months, I can say that I appreciate your personal collection. Your emotions and nostalgia that you share with us about the cars that you collect is the best part of your channel.
Thanks, I try to share the passion.
Cannot beat the sound and feel of Ford doors closing! Beautiful Adam...
I distinctly remember seeing those chrome valve covers on our math teacher's new Park Lane when he was showing it to us elementary kids (he was so proud of his new car) in 68 in Victoria BC. I thought it must be some kind of hotrod and he was so kool for an adult…
Now that’s interesting. Perhaps they are original!
My dad had one and him saying they were original. I always assumed an option as I've seen several fe s with them.
The red interior Merc would be my choice between the two. Your amber colored '68 Merc was always my favorite of your collection of these generation Mercs.
You need to do a follow up of how these cars sound run and drive. Maybe even a comparison to one of your autolite carbed versions for contrast
Your original Canada car has the original Mercury Man cover on the water squirter jug. You need one for the other car. Both Beautiful cars. The spinner hubcaps are likely OK in the Canada market in 1968.
What a fantastic way to start 2025! These two Mercs are just further examples of your impeccable taste, and just how excellent the US auto industry once was.
So glad Adam buys and features classic cars that are less common 👀
I mean no Mustang, Challenger, 57 Chev, Camaro….to be seen 😎
Ditto! That's why I don't go to car shows- So tired of seeing the same old things everywhere, while all of the great cars like Adam has are MIA.
The less common ones are more affordable since people are not looking for them.
@@jeffrobodine8579 And thus they are more authentic, too- since they're actually driven and used...and aren't worth enough for the show people to fully restore and apply $14K paint-jobs to, etc. The show queens have either been so overdone that they no longer possess the character that evokes nostalgia- or have been purposely made to look "old" [Patina!] so much so that it accomplishes the same thing.
Canadian 428 Mercurys came with a small oven near the exhaust manifold for cooking back bacon. Option Code: 4ABC.
I love the styling and total appearance of cars of this era! And no fiddly touchscreens.
Beautiful cars Adam. Thanks for sharing.
Both cars are exquisite examples of that series of Mercuries
Black over Red is a classic that looks great on these!
"Book'em Dano!" Nice!
you beat me. Now I have to delete my comment 😞
My thoughts exactly! Wish they allowed McGarrett to just drive this for the run of the series.
Beat me as well!
@@quad5186 Jack Lord kept it after the show ended. He had it written into his contract.
FIRST thing I thought when the video started! I'm hearing the Hawaii 5-0 theme music (a surf rock song called "Washout" or "Breakout" or something), and I see that black 4-door Mercury barreling up to the crime scene way too fast, come of a screeching halt, and Jack Lord jumps out before the car stops rocking on its suspension. 😁
Adam, congratulations! Living proof of how great all four U.S. automakers were at this time. Wonderful cars.
I'm just living vicariously through you. I would be happy with any one car from your collection
I heard that some guys just do everything right and others like me took a detour down a long dark narrow dirt road w big holes and puddles and dam it's been a rough ride lol I'm hoping this dirt road comes to an end at some point although so far I've not seen it what was I thinking taking this way idk I wasn't thinking apparently dah ahh well everyone else is going that way but I bet if I take this dirt road it will be a short cut no dummass lmao
You have to be so proud of both of them. Beautiful. I would have to pick the black/red with the wire covers. Also, I think I would have to put on dress clothes to drive it. But, I love your black cherry car also. Do you have some grey poupon ?
Beautiful cars. Real pride shown by the builders in the factory
Oh my god. Imagine comming out your garage seeing these two sitting there. These long shadows, that red interiors, these silhouettes, the black and the chrome. A pleasure to cruise tipsy tye backroads and have a cigarette!...Wooo!
When I was young, dad had a 1968 Mercury Monterey, 4 door, hardtop, powder blue, 390 2bbl, C6 transmission. I loved that car. I loved the ride and tested it's limits a few times. I buried the speedometer a few times during the time when 55mph speed limit was strictly enforced. i never got caught by Utah's state troopers going that fast but did receive once or thrice going 75 - 85 earning en0ugh points to have my driving privileges put on probation. I remember once when i was doing 58mph one of Utah's finest pulled along side me and hollered over the PA that "THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55 NOT 58!" i slowed down to 55 and he slowed also and pulled behind me and followed me for almost 30 miles. i was a white knuckled Nervous Nelly until he finally exited the freeway. I love Mercury cars. My current baby is a 2004 Lincoln LS, 3.0L V6 and 5 speed automatic. I bleed Ford blue. Ya, ya, I know the 2001 - 2007 LS and T-Birds are closet Jags, but they were built when Ford owned Jaguar and Land Rover.
You’ve made a lot of fans jealous. Congratulations on your new acquisitions! I🎉
Rare double treat here, Adam! Thanks for sharing!
In an age when abominations like the Cyber Truck are allowed to exist, I appreciate someone who understands and can express sophisticated design language.
👏👏👏👏
That red interior, and those seats -- wow ! Stunning !
I'd pay to come to a venue and see all your cars, so many wonderful amazing cars!!!
I just love that gold interior; contrasts beautifully with the black exterior! May have been just a bit too much gold though when the car was still painted in its original color...
Adam has a 67 Park Lane in Sage Gold.
Love that dealer-installed custom trunk release. It’s a little thing but it’s a big thing 👍🏻
Your Black Cherry is still our favorite. Congratulations. Love the subtle differences. Let’s show all three soon !!
Adam would you also let us know manufacture date and factory location of your 3 Park Lanes. Mahalo.
Not sure of date. Black ones made in St Louis. Red in Oakville
The black/red car is just absolutely beautiful! The black/nugget car is beautiful too but I’m partial to that red interior. Thank you for sharing your collection with us Adam
My dad had a 1965 Marauder hardtop, what a car! I wasn't yet in school so I got to go with him to pick it up, a real treat for a kid.
Original McGarrett car
Book 'em Danno!
I like the stance of 'BOOK EM' They are both beautiful cars and a credit to previous owners. You must have a huge shop to be able to store 12 big cars out of the weather. Well done on keeping these old girls driving.
Red or dead! love the originality of the Canadian model; thanks for video
That 428 was incredible
Adam,great finds! After installing a Holley 4160 on my 1966 Mercury Parklane 428 convertible the performance was unbelievable! That was in 1976.And the doors closed beautifully!
They are so handsome. Love your Park Lanes.
Those are both just frickin' gorgeous!
My mother had a 68 (I think) Park Lane Brougham two-door hardtop. It was a very subtle metallic mahogany brown with a gold interior, much like yours. I absolutely loved that car. I later bought a 67 LTD four-door hardtop because it reminded me so much of the Mercury.
Stunning examples of an absolutely great car from the US's pinnacle era of automobiles. Thanks.
Two absolute jewels in the Collection!!
Fantastic finds! I also love Mercurys of that era. I ounce owned a 68 Montego MX that my Grandmother bought new and regret ever selling it. Those cars seem to have disappeared except a few convertibles. I would love to have one again.Always enjoy your Chanel and great commentary!
Love those big beautiful Mercurys
Congratulations 🎉on the new addition to your garage. It's stunning.
That gold interior just contrasts so perfectly with the black exterior
I love both cars, beutyful design and great color combos.
Yes, if you live in Colorado, Horsepower and cubic inches are a thing. When I was a teenager my Dad ordered A Matador from AMC from the factory. It was loaded with options (thanks Mom) Reclining seats, 360 V-8 , positraction rear-end etc... I drove it to my Homecoming and Prom in '76 and '77. It was a beast. I used to see Denver area police cars that used Matador's. They were basically smaller full size cars back then. You could jam a couple of perps in the back seat and still accelerate like crazy. It was an Orangish-metallic cover with no vinyl roof (Dad thought those were stupid). The seats were also orange as well as the carpet. It was a beautiful car inside and out. We had some issues with the Air-conditioning compressor, but that was about it.
There's an old article about the adam-12 cars and the LAPD. All of the PD Testers said the Matadors were the fastest and best handling over the Mopar products. 401 Eng.
AWESOME!!!! What a FIND not 1,BUT 2 Parklanes with the 428.What beautiful exquisite automobiles. I prefer the Canadian car black with red interior and both fully loaded.That is what I look for in classic cars I prefer them FULLY loaded.Being in the south all my cars have a/c and I like factory a/c cars.I don't care for underdash units that look like they dont belong.The 1 option I like and is RARE is cruise control.I would LOVE to be able to locate vehicles that are in your collection.
I saw where 1 gentlemen already made the comment about you having a car show for all your followers.I wpuld definitely make the trip from Eulethra to be there if it happened Again 2 beautiful examples with all the options.Take care and as always cheers from Eulethra.
Always loved black exterior with red interior.
Thank God, you’re back! I was having major withdrawal symptoms! Happy New Year, Adam!
I prefer the black on red Mercury. I had a 1966 Mercury Montclair 4dr black on red and found the car to be the best built car I’ve owned. It lacked per windows, locks, and a/c. The brake pedal was very wide. Wide enough to allow 2 feet to stop it immediately which was mandatory. I loved that car even though it was a gas guzzler. Thanks for the showing of your 68’s.
Do you realize that you're one of the luckiest guys in the country being able to have/drive all these beautiful cars? I'm so thankful you have them instead of them ending up in the "wrong hands" and being destroyed like so many that I've seen - like grandma giving the grandson her mint '69 MKIII only to have him wrap it around a tree four months later! 🙄😥
I think the taillights on these '68 Mercurys look almost identical to the taillights on the '71 Cadillac.
Friend's grandma sold him her _all pink_ , inside and out, 59 Continental around 1968. He has it still.
They're both beautiful cars i would have a hard time picking. i am currently restoring a 69 Mercury Marauder 429 2V, the more I work on it the more I love it.
Great cars.
You have outdone yourself this time Adam! It never fails to amaze me how you find these ultra rare 67-68 Mercurys!
It sounds like these Mercurys are starting to find Adam.
Man, you have some awesome American iron.
Both awesome. Fondly remember my Dad’s 1967 Canadian Meteor Rideau 500 fastback 2 door in maroon with black interior (with a Ford dashboard) and very efficient 289 V8.
Have you seen the videos about Adam's 1968 Meteor?
@ I have - thanks!
8:02 The increased demands on the battery of the larger displacement engines during the crank cycle inspired the six second delay to avoid killing the battery. The battery will recover somewhat during that six second period.
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Very nice Adam, I don’t know how you do it. Ending up with all these perfect cars (or near perfect). Beautiful cars.
Congratulations Adam, they’re beauties!
Both beautiful! Really love that red interior!
I agree but it's close.
Back in the day I overhauled quadrajet carbs as a small business and had a coworker with a 60 something 390 pickup with the factory carb. Had a Holley 780 dual line vacuum secondary carb laying around so I cleaned it up, rejetted it to feed around 400 cubic inches and put on his 390. The difference was so stark it caused him to remark “ the truck was a school teacher with the factory carb, now it’s a porn star!”. Big block Fords like a lot of fuel; Ford left a lot of performance on the table with the factory set up.
Love the QuadraJet. And I’m a Ford guy! (Helps that I grew up in Rochester).
Adam, you've knocked one, or should I say two, out of the park. I'm not much of a Ford guy; however, I had one of these in matchbox form. It was one of my cousin's and my favorites to play with. I like the repainted one; the gold interior is a class act with the black paint.
I love that era Fords as well. The doors sound so good opening and closing. My personal favorite is the 67 Galaxie fastback. Never had one, just on my list of cherished cars.
Two amazing cars for the collection ! I like the specs on the Canadian one
I love the name Park Lane. It sounds very elegant to my ear, and I would probably get one of these just for that reason. I usually love red interiors but that gold/beige-ish really pops against the black, I think I'd prefer that combo. Very handsome cars.
Adam,n Congratulations on acquiring two rare and beautiful Mercury Cars!
I always loved the 67-68 Mercury's even though I love Chrysler products. Growing up, there was a neighbor across the street that had a red 68 Colony Park station wagon, non wood grain.
Like the black on red. Those are very nice classic cars. They are rare and look very comfortable. Love the seats. My Uncle used to buy Mercury's and I remember him having one with those taillights as a little kid.
You should showcase all your Park Lanes at Eyes on Design. If you need help driving them to the show, I’m sure a few of us could be persuaded. I can’t choose between these stellar 428s; they’re both stunning. Well done.
Nice cars! Congratulations on your acquisitions. Thank you for sharing.
That muted gold interior is absolutely stunning in that black car. No offense to the other one or any other color combination. They knocked the cover off that ball, they hit it so hard.
Just beautiful. I wasn’t really a Ford or Merc aficionado back then as I liked GM and Chrysler. Now, I see what I missed.
Wow . . . Jack Lord festival! Awesome!
Black on red for me! They are both very beautiful cars.
Very, very nice cars. The Canadian car is my pick not because I am Canadian but it helps! Cheers 🇨🇦
Sweet!
I'll bet those two are happy to be back together again. Nice and cozy.
Two very beautiful pieces of American mid luxury cars from an era never to be seen again. So good and nice they will be preserved and are cherished by an awesome car collector. Adam, you have really brought history and appreciation to the everyday man/person with your special collection. We can all relate to these cars and the nostalgia is ever so soothing always.
Appreciate it. They are great cars.
You always find excellent examples of the cars you collect. Well done!
You know, I need to thank you, Adam, for clueing me into the whole "build quality" thing ... not the easy stuff, like interior quality, but the whole 3mm gap thing. I don't know how many more cars I'll buy at this stage of my life, but however many there are, they are going to have decent build quality 😀
Both these cars are monsters! Thank you for showing them.
Fantastic score Adam ! These Mercury Park Lanes in your collection ( all of them ) are outstanding cars, built back when quality meant something. Now you have two McGarret specials. Do you know what color interior was used in the T.V. show car ? I believe that they were 390 C.I. cars but to have two 428 C.I. cars is no small miracle considering the small production numbers you quoted. I had to laugh at your reference to the Park Lanes as your " twins " as that is the same language used by the fellow I bought my 1991 Ford Crown Victoria LX wagon from when I pulled in to his driveway with my 1987 Ford Crown Victoria wagon. They are both of similar colors, the 1991 being Pastel Alabaster ( off white or pale tan ) and the 1987 being Sand Beige or ( tan ). The 1991 is my summer wagon and the 1987 is my winter wagon. Congratulations on you dual purchase.
Thx. Black interior on the show
Another great video Mr. Wade. Your video’s have given me a newfound appreciation of the clean lines of the 1968 Ford Motor Co. products. If only the 1968 Ford Lineup would have not used reflectors instead of illuminated rear side marker lamps. Same for the 1969 Chrysler Corp. line up.
I have been waiting for this video -- I love seeing these two cars side by side, and having your compare them. And if I HAD to pick, I'd take the one with the red interior.
Thanks for saving them., the big coupes an sedan were all over the road in the day but you don't see many at carshows or cars & coffee today,
Well done, Adam. Both stunning vehicles and really well cared for. My preference is the black/gray interior. Subtle elegance.
What a treat to see these two cars together. Thanks for sharing them with us.
I love Mercury automobiles! I love my Mercury even though people think it’s a Cougar 😂
I love both equally. Black with gold or black with red both great.
Gorgeous pair! ❤
Very nice automobiles.
Black on Red. It is the original color, electric front seats, the red interior is beautiful, and the extra side molding looks great.
I love 60s Mercs so much. Mom had a 68 Mercury station wagon with the 428-4v , plenty of power and torque.
Excellent Video, I LOVE These Cars, and My Favorite TV Show Hawaii Five-O. I am Very Happy for You. Thank You for Sharing.
Well played, sir! Very, very nice.
Adam I love your mercury collection. Think they are all beautiful
Beeeeeautiful cars. Thank you for sharing them with us as well as your knowledge. 👍
I grew up with a 1966 Meteor Montcalm station wagon, with a 428-4V engine and a three-speed "Merc-o-Matic" automatic transmission. What I remember, once I became a teen with a driver's license, was that there wasn't much on the road that could catch it. It was also surprisingly fuel efficient: around 17 miles to the Imperial gallon in the mountainous terrain of BC.
Someone in my home town also had a 1966 Meteor Montcalm convertible, pale yellow with a black interior and top, same engine, and a 4-speed manual shift on the console. It was gorgeous. I was seven years old in 1966, I drooled over the convertible, and asked my parents why we couldn't have one instead of the wagon. I don't remember them answering. 😁