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1968 Mercury Cougar Xr7- 302 V8- Excellent Condition! on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:40100
Location:

New Haven, Missouri, United States

New Haven, Missouri, United States

1968 Mercury Cougar XR7

302 Ford V8
Automatic floor shift transmission
Appears to be in Un-Restored Original Condition 
Odometer shows 40,xxx miles

XR7 package
Factory AC!! Very rare since many have been stripped off and discarded, although this one will need service- it does not blow cold
160mph speedo, tach and gauges
Front disc brakes, rear drums.
Bucket Seats

Condition 
ALL GAUGES AND LIGHTS WORK- Including the Sequential Rear Turn Indicators AND Front Headlights with Original Vacuum Powered Eyelid Covers!
Updated AM/FM stereo

Solid Body, no visible rust
Paint is Shiny and Shows very well
A few minor dings/dents, nothing major
Chrome Bumpers and Trim in Great Shape
Frame and Floors are Solid
Times have good tread but are showing some age

Summary
This is one Extremely Clean, Original and Un-Restored Appearing 302 XR7, in Excellent Driver Condition.
Also a Rare Original Color Combination: Lime Frost with Black Interior, only 4,514 XR7 Cougars were produced in Lime Frost, of the 32,709 Cougars produced in 1968. 
No Reserve Auction!
Grab this cat while you can!





additional notes: The car is currently in covered garage storage in Missouri (just west of St. Louis), where it can be picked up by the buyer or their arranged shipping service. $500 due within 48 hours of auction end and balance is payable via paypal or cashiers check only. Let me know if you have any questions, please ask any questions and be prepared with funds to purchase before you bid.



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