1969 Mercury Cougar Xr7 Project Car, 351w 4bbl, Ps Pb Fmx Parts Or Restore on 2040-cars
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:351W
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR7
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Auto
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 181,000
Sub Model: XR7
Exterior Color: Light Aqua
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Light Aqua
Up for auction is a 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7. This car will be a great restoration project or parts car. This is a complete car but is rusty. I have not done a close inspection but I have seen rust in the quarters, doors, floors, shock tower tops, torque boxes. Frame rails seem to be solid. This Cougar was a daily driver until 2009 when it was parked. It will run if you keep a supply of fuel to the carburetor but will not pump from the tank. There is a brake leak somewhere and a water hose leak. Engine and transmission appear to be in good working order. I purchased this car as an investment to resell and is listed at a fair price. The 2bbl carburetor and intake was replaced with a 4bbl Carter AFB Carburetor. Wheels are Ford Steel with hubcaps (3, missing one). The previous owner drove it from 1994 until 2004, then occasionally started/moved it until 2009. I am willing to deliver the car up to 300 miles from my home at $1.00 per mile ROUND TRIP. Rate to be calculated before delivery via Google Maps. I would prefer local pickup in Jeffersonville, IN. Please ask questions before you bid or give me a call at 502-445-3993 to discuss the car. VIN and Door Tag information is below. Happy bidding - Jeff
VIN | 9R93H503086 |
Door Plate Data | 65B E 6K 08K 52 2 X |
Model Year | 1969 |
Assembly Plant | San Jose, California (R) |
Body Style | XR7, Hardtop (93) |
Engine Model | 351-2V Windsor (H) |
Sequential Number | 3086 |
Exterior Color | Light Aqua (E) |
Interior Trim | Lt. Aqua Corinthian Vinyl and Lt. Aqua Leather (6K) |
Date Code | 08 of October (08K) |
District Sales Office | Los Angeles, CA (52) |
Axle Ratio/Type | 2.75 non-locking (2) |
Transmission Model | FMX Automatic (X) |
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