1969 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 5.8l on 2040-cars
Fowlerville, Michigan, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:5.8L 5752CC 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR-7
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 65,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: XR-7
Exterior Color: Lt. Aqua
Interior Color: Lt. Aqua\White
!969 Mercury Cougar XR-7. Rare Light Aqua color with Light Aqua and white interior. It has 65k miles on it which I believe to be original. It has The neat feature of a tilt-away steering wheel. It also is equipped with AC, PS, power front disc brakes and FMX trans. The 351W was originally a 2v, I changed it to a date coded correct 4v intake. I didn't have the proper carb so it has a Demon 600 CFM double pumper on it. (no choke and no kick down). I also have the original intake and a (non-original) Holley 2v carb that goes with it. It has new 2 1/4" dual exhaust with DynoMax VT mufflers. The taillight sequencer was changed to an electronic unit, and works perfectly. The vacuum headlights will come open after sitting, but close right away after start up. The clock has been rebuilt and has a new lens, but is still inoperable due to the wiring pigtail to it. The AC does not work but I have never looked into why. It may just need to be charged. I still have the original rims with non XR-7 hub caps that go with the car. It also comes with a new Pertronix Ignitor III distributor and coil that I just bought and haven't had the time to get it right so the old distributor went back in. The rims on it are 17"X7" Eleanor style with Sumitomo tires with less than 1000 miles on them. The Paint has been redone in areas and it had a new vinyl top put on prior to my ownership. The XR-7 badges on the top are from a newer (80's-90's) Cougar, but the color matches better. The chrome and trim is in presentable condition, not show worthy but driver quality. The drivers and passenger seats have some cracking in them but no tears. The car runs and drives great, I just don't have time to enjoy it. Would like to see it go to a good home where it will be driven. I will be more than happy to answer any questions. I will help with loading the car for shipping, and I would like a $500 deposit within 24 hours of auction ending
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