1968 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 6.5l on 2040-cars
Discovery Bay, California, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:6.4L 6391CC 390Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR-7
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 99,100
Options: Tilt-wheel, CD Player
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Wellington Blue Poly (Dark Blue)
This is the GT option, S code Cougar with a rebuilt big block 390 engine and rebuilt C6 trans. There are 99k miles on the car.
New paint job, kept original Wellington Blue Poly. All new interior (kept original dark blue). Updated stereo system: offers AM/FM radio with color display, CD player, and aux input, with detaching face plate. New heater core, but A/C is not connected.
Several upgrades to motor: Mallory dual point dist., Holley 650 double pumper carb., Edlebrock intake manifold and a mild cam.
Still have the original hubcaps, and AM 8 track player.
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