ane aly GA 6 tel ag tanga apr agen Snmn SEE Yasar FR ALL OF THE TRADITIONAL LUXURY and. comfort of the Mereury Marquis was ‘enhanced by elegant w styling and improved interior roominess in the trimmer 1979 ; orter and lighter than the 1978 version it replaces; ‘the new . family-size Marquis. offers improved trunk space and interior. dimensions, without any rifice to. passenger ride comfort. The Marquis Brougham two-door. (above). has The 40th auniversary of the first Mercury model was marked by the introduction of a- brand new family-size Mercury, the Marquis for 1979. Designed as a totally new automobile, the 1979 Marquis represents a state- of-the-art achievement in passenger space efficiency, riding comfort and fuel- efficiency in a family-size tive . been extensively tested in’ the wind tunnel to improve Its aerodynamic characteristics. ‘Lighter weight, more fuel-efficient engines and the aerodynamic Improvements have helped hoost mileage for Marquis f for 1979." Ls car. From the aerodynamic effects of the body, through its full-frame construction, the new “A”? arm coil spring front and four-link coil spring rear suspension and improved interior space, the 1979 Marquis _.combines the traditional Mercury. attributes of quality ride, passenger comfort and contemporary styling. pin bol . objectives. In developing the all-new 1979 Marquis, designers and engineers set some-— extremely dethanding The primary goal was to retain those features that have influen- ced buyers to select a full- size Mercury over the years, - while traditional Mercury quality and reliability. Combining these attributes in a BCAA APPROVED, ICBC VENDOR, 1978 SERVICE AWARD WINNER NOW SERVICING HONDA, DATSUN, & TOYOTA PARTS HOTLINE 987-1011 OR 987-4618 ze pacific honda ltd. 725 Marine Dr. N. Van. 984-0331 ICBC Repairs Servicing & Mechanical Repairs 986-5221 Call Now 1110 W. 14th St. North Vancouver "Courtesy. Care. available /»package © ae weight had ‘the happy effect venient to . service. A special effort has keeping» ‘slimmer, | more ‘efficient of improving the’ car's _ maneuverability and hand- — “ling. as .well-. as its _fuel -officienty:~ In addition, engineering . ‘ingenuity has made the- new Marquis more con- drive. been ‘made to, tetain the of the station wagon models ‘that. still offer over. 90. cubic: ‘ability .to accept a a. ui Mm 8 sheet of of plywood. From. _the thousands of. hours in_ the. engineering __ -Jaboratory~: and. computer testing facility, the styling “studio and the wind tunnel, ‘has come a body style with — both pleasing. lines and - aerodynamic ALL MAKES” 7 Saturdays . cand efficiency. : Tig Top Gar Care Ctean & Polish Mercedes Votvu, Corvetie etc SATISIFACTION GUARANTEED. - 1C B-C Claims TIP TOP COLLISION LTD. 1420-W. 14th St.; N.Vancouver (12. black o:f Pemberton on 14th) Open Though ‘the outer” skin reduced ‘betrays Marquis’ -Mercury dimmer: ‘and - horn, heritage, the major struct- ural components’ are _ the” result: of - extensive. ‘com: ~puterized | “structural analysis, and exhaustive "Prototype testing. Through .. the» ‘extensive redesign, wide use -of.: lightweight materials. --. most notably. high-strength - -low alloy: -steels, . plastics . and aluminum -- and light-- weight component designs, - Marquis now “utilizes