1960 Mercury Park Lane Convertible

The Mercury Parklane was introduced in 1958 as the new luxury flagship of the Mercury brand. It rested on a 125-inch wheelbase and had a stretched body incorporating the toned-down styling adopted after the flop of the overwrought Turnpike Cruiser. After expanding to 128 inches in 1959, the Parklane adopted the standard Mercury's 126-inch measure. With its 430 cubic-inch Marauder V8 engine offering 310 horsepower, it was the largest passenger-car engine in the industry. The engine was mated to a Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic dual-range 3-speed automatic transmission and flexible 2.91 rear axle ratio. With a price tag exceeding $4,000, the Parkland Convertible was the priciest of the Mercurys. Design features included a wraparound Plexiglas rear window and a Panoramic Skylight windshield.

This 1960 Mercury Parklane Convertible is 1 of 1,525 produced. It has been professionally restored to concours-winning standards. It is finished in Medium Javelin Bronze paint, black power top and bronze interior. It has power brakes, steering, power windows and seats, factory air conditioning, day/night inside mirror, dual outside mirrors with driver's remote, pushbutton radio and a bronze top. There are full-size wheel covers, wide whitewall tires, fender skirts, and bright trim.

This Parklane has earned AACA Junior and Senior First Place awards and a Grand National First in 2012 and won the International Mercury Owner's Association (IMOA) National Best of Show in 2015.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2018