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Mercury Marquis 5th Gen

1983 – 1986 — USA

The Mercury Grand Marquis, produced from 1975 to 2011 by Mercury, started as a sub-model under the Mercury Marquis but later became a separate model in 1983. It was the largest sedan in the Mercury lineup, and up to 1991, it was the sedan counterpart to the Mercury Colony Park station wagon. Throughout its production run, the Grand Marquis shared the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Panther platform with the Ford LTD Crown Victoria (later known as the Ford Crown Victoria) from 1979 to 2011. It also shared the platform with the Lincoln Town Car starting in 1980. Key Points: 1. Production Years: The Mercury Grand Marquis was manufactured by Mercury from 1975 through 2011. 2. Evolution: It started as a sub-model of the Mercury Marquis and transitioned to a standalone model in 1983. 3. Size and Positioning: The Grand Marquis was the largest sedan in Mercury's lineup and was positioned as a flagship model. 4. Platform Sharing: It shared the rear-wheel drive Panther platform with the Ford Crown Victoria and, from 1980 onwards, the Lincoln Town Car. 5. Fourth Generation: The fourth generation of the Grand Marquis served as the basis for the 2003 and 2004 Mercury Marauder. 6. End of Production: The Grand Marquis ceased production in 2011, marking the end of its long and storied history in the