68 Mercury Cougar V8 302 Coupe *vintage / Classic Muscle Car* on 2040-cars
Bradenton, Florida, United States
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MUSCLE CLASSIC!
What would Cougartown Florida be without a real Cougar?! I am selling a 1968 Mercury Cougar Coupe with a numbers matching V8 302 J engine. It has the C4 Automatic Transmission, and factory disk brakes. Has the hideaway lights and that timeless style . It has factory Power Steering, power brakes, and factory A/C components are there, but not hooked up. Odometer says 21219, but probably has turned over. It has had 2 owners that I am aware of. I have the original purchase booklet for the car when it left the lot. The internal body has been sprayed with a form of Rhino Lining, and the outside bodywork had the standard marker lights shaved off to give it a meaner, sleeker look. The engine has been cleaned up, painted, and new plugs/wires/distributor. Cleaned and reinstalled the Holley 4 barrel carburetor. Also has a new Brake Booster and Master Cylinder. All other new or reconditioned parts are listed below. New Alternator Belt Vacuum lines rerun New Battery New headlight Switch New Brake Switch New Accelerator Pump It has been restored to about 90% completion. I have several extra pieces that will further complete the car to full restoration, and give options to alter the look of the car, or you can resell on Ebay for more cash. I have a set of original Magnum Rims and also Cougar hubcaps, as well as a couple 68 fenders with the marker lights. The body is black matte primer, so you can simply drive into the paint shop and pick your color. The remaining components needing troubleshooting are Turn Signals (original sequential lights aren't responding.. I am not an electrician...) Front Seats are worn (they are over 50 years old!) A/C needs to be hooked up, flushed, and charged... Some body badges (have them, but were removed for painting) The NADA had listed this car Style/Year/Engine/Options at Poor Condition -$12k Good Condition - $20K Excellent Condition - $33K |
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