This was considered the "2nd generation" Marquis. First generation was the '67-'68 Marquis, which was really just a luxury coupe using a fastback roof with the Park Lane body. In this new 2nd generation, the Park Lane nameplate was retired and the Marquis assumed the "top of the line" title for the full size Mercurys. Furthermore, a complete array of body styles were offered (not just a coupe.) There was a 2 dr. and 4 dr. hardtop and sedans, the Colony Park station wagon, the convertible, and even the Marauder name was revived with its own model using the Marquis front end and the Ford wheelbase and frame, but having its own unique style in the rear quarters, roof and tail treatment.
My 1959 Thunderbird, restoration completed in early 2000. Its not a Concourse, done to the style of a 1960's restoration. Motor has been upgraded to a 64 390HD, 4 bolt main. It has a .030 ob with upper and lower Edelbrock and twin Holly 750 pumpers and a Shelby Styled Carb Cover.
Interior is a very short Velvet material, in dark and greens, in a Thunderbird early pattern. Light green short carpet. Gold trim everywhere.
Light Chrome everywhere and a set of Kelsey Hayes Spoke Wheels. A 60's era ARC 45 RPM Record Player under the dash.