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1977 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 Hardtop 2-door 5.8l on 2040-cars

US $9,500.00
Year:1977 Mileage:36400
Location:

Murray, Kentucky, United States

Murray, Kentucky, United States
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This 1977 Mercury Cougar XR7 is a matching numbers all original blast from the past that is a real treat to cruise down the road. It is in excellent condition and runs and drives perfectly! Powered by its original numbers matching 351 (Cleveland) this beauty floats down the road with a smooth ride rivaled only by the Lincoln's and Cadillac's of the time period. With only 36,400 actual miles it is just broken in and ready to drive anywhere! The original white and dark blue lower panels paint is in very good condition and retains almost all of its deep shine and luster. The original blue leather interior is in almost showroom condition with no tears or scuffs to the seats or seat backs. The back seat appears as if it was never used! The headliner and dash are in flawless condition and looks like they were installed yesterday! The XR7 was the luxury version of the Cougar with many of the options being standard equipment. This highly option XR7 features leather eats, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power door locks, power seats, cruise control, dual remote outside sport mirrors, and AM/FM radio. As an XR7 it also has the full gauge package with factory tach, etc.  An aftermarket CB radio, CB antenna, (wire for antenna can be seen in photo of passenger floorboard) mounting bracket, and owners manual are in the trunk and are inlcluded in the sale. 

This car had the factory rust proofing option of the day called "Ziebart" and it must have worked because  the car is completely rust free. Less than 200 miles on brand new BF Goodrich Radial TA's. This car runs and drives like its showroom new! If you want to have something totally different that turns hears at the cruise ins and everywhere else you go then this car is for you. 

If you have any questions call me at 615-351-0096. My name is Bo. 

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