The headlight vacuum system had a slow leak.
The paint was oxidized, but still serviceable when buffed.
The carpeting was in very poor condition
but was soon replaced.
This car had great acceleration and the power leather 60/40 seats were very comfortable. It had air shocks and rode like a dream. It drove effortlessly and people were always giving me the thumbs up sign on the road.
I have had similar experiences with this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4537383297&category=6340
eBay item 4537383297 (Ends Mar-27-05 19:25:43 PST) - Mercury : Grand Marquis.
Hate to let it go...
There is a real sweetheart 2 door one like the one your talking about on ebay right now!!! Check her out!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Grand-Marquis-Brougham-1978-Mercury-Grand-Marquis-Brougham-2-Door-LOADED-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6340QQitemZ4623288167QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW.
Now this is the one your gonna want to drive.