1968 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 302 V8 on 2040-cars
Wixom, Michigan, United States
Engine:5.0L 4949CC 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:U/K
For Sale By:owner
Make: Mercury
Mileage: 76,770
Model: Cougar
Sub Model: XR7
Trim: XR-7
Exterior Color: Saxony ( pale yellow )
Interior Color: Black
Drive Type: U/K
Number of Cylinders: 8
Up for bid is my 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7. I have owned this car for the past 14 years. I purchased it in the car corral at the labor day classic car auction in Auburn, In, in 1999. The Cougar has always been garaged and has probably seen rain once or twice in all the years I have owned it. It has never sat outside all night. Here are some facts about the car: 1) The black interior is all original even the carpet and is in excellent condition. The original AM FM radio still works. All lights on the overhead console work properly, The black vinyl top is original and in excellent condition. Remote driver's side mirror works. All glass is original with no chips or scratches. 2) The color of the Cougar is called Saxony and is a pale yellow. When I purchased the car it still had the original paint from the factory but was in need of some help in areas of paint loss due to age. So in 2004 I had the car stripped, sanded and repainted in the original color. The Cougar was found to be a very solid car with no rust or filler just a great and straight body. During that time I had both bumpers rechromed.. The paint job was great because still today there are no chips, scuffs, or scratches in the paint. I did not have the black pinstripe put back on the car just because I liked the car better without it. 3) The Cougar's engine is a 302 V8 2 Barrel and is original to the car. I had the engine rebuilt in the summer of 2007 just because it was a tired motor not because of any problems. The 302 was rebuilt to original specs so I could keep it as stock as possible. I did put a dual exhaust on it with Flowmaster mufflers. ( it came to me with a single ). I did detail the engine compartment while the engine was out and it looks very good still. 4) All things electrical work on the car with the exception of the gas gauge which I explained earlier in my description. The headlight doors operate well and go up and down smoothly. Sequential turn signals work perfectly as do the brakelights and headlights. All interior lights work. 5) I have also had the transmission rebuilt while the engine was being done. It did not have any issues either. A couple of years ago I put Coker red line tires and reproduction Mercury wheels on the Cougar. They have less than 500 miles on them. All in all this is a wonderful automobile to enjoy.
Regarding payment: If you choose to purchase this car it is sold as is with no warrenties expressed or implied. I will accept a certified bank check for payment. Please no cash or money orders. Payment must be received within 7 days after the close of the auction or the car will be relisted. If you have any questions concerning this listing you can call me at 248-760-2064 during eastern standard times. If you purchase the car shipping arrangements are up to you, the buyer. Thanks for looking at my Cougar!
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