The first generation of Mercury Marauder was introduced for the 1963½ model year. The Marauder was initially a performance trim package available for all full size Mercury cars, yet quickly became its own model. The first generation Marauder was available as a two or four door hardtop, and featured a choice of 6.4L (390 cu in), 6.7L (406 cu in), and 7.0L (427 cu in) V8 engines. Production of the first generation of Marauder ended in 1965, with the Second Generation Mercury Marauder introduced for 1969.