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£5,060 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)

1979 LINCOLN MERCURY MONARCH 'BAILEY' 4L

United Kingdom • 25 May 2026 • Lot 3

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Mercury Monarch 'Bailey' is a well-preserved example of a classic 70s American saloon, boasting a beautiful blue interior and a comfortable ride. Having been part of a museum collection, it starts and drives well and is offered with a 12-month MOT at a sensible guide price.

Condition

7

The car presents very well both inside and out and underneath, with a beautiful blue vinyl 'leatherette' interior. It is described as a fine example and has been part of a museum collection for many years. While the mileage is unwarranted, the description suggests good overall condition with minor signs of age expected for a classic car.

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Automatic

Transmission:

34522

Chassis No:

Odometer:

27,940 miles

MHR 7X

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1979 LINCOLN MERCURY MONARCH 'BAILEY' 4L
The Mercury Monarch was a luxury compact automobile produced by the Mercury division of Ford from 1975 to 1980.
Positioned as a more upscale and sophisticated alternative to its platform-mate, the Ford Granada, it was designed to appeal to buyers looking for 'European' style luxury in a smaller, fuel-efficient package following the 1973 energy cricis.
Available as a two-door coupé or a four-door sedan.
Higher trim levels like the Ghia and the ultra-exclusive Grand Monarch Ghia featured genuine leather seating, wood-grain interior accents, and digital quartz crystal clocks.
The Monarch was eventually replaced by the downsized Mercury Cougar for the 1981 model year.
The Mercury Monarch is now considered a classic car, often sought after for its 1970s 'brougham' aesthetic and comfortable ride quality.
While Mercury generally followed the parent Ford company's technical evolution, the early models were enlarged and better equipped versions from the ...