Low Mileage Cruiser Escaped Destruction by Katrina ; 1978 Mercury Marquis Justifies 'Grand' Designation
The Washington Times › August 22, 2008
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On Aug. 28, 1978, almost 27 years to the day before Hurricane Katrina savaged New Orleans, the local Lincoln-Mercury dealer delivered a new Mercury Grand Marquis to Elmo Davis.
The two-tone green Mercury had a base price of $7,290. Mr. Davis treated his car to a life of leisure and by April 2005 the odometer had yet to record its 28,000th mile. That is when the car was offered on the electronic auction block on the internet.See the full content of this document
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Low Mileage Cruiser Escaped Destruction by Katrina ; 1978 Mercury Marquis Justifies 'Grand' Designation
Jeff Weatherholtz was at the computer in his Annandale home when he saw pictures of the Mercury along with a detailed description of the car. The beautiful car brought back memories to ...
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