Ultra Rare Ford Mercury Cougar Xr7 351 C V8 Convertible Muscle Car on 2040-cars
Berkley, Michigan, United States
1971 COUGAR XR7 CONVERTIBLE -RARE--- AMERICAN ICON MUSCLE CAR --- this XR7 has beautiful body lines and a factory designed low rake windshield that almost looks custom , the side profile ,with the fat rear fenders really give this car serious attitude! and makes it look kind of like a 71 cuda convertible ( to me anyway ). the 1971 mercury cougar XR7 shared the same performance engine and drive line with the 1971 mach 1 mustangs , in fact the convertible top and windshield , motor and drive train,and most of the interior, are interchangable with the 71 mustang mach 1 convertibles. only 1700 cougar XR7s were ever produced in 1971 and not many of those survived over the past 42 years. only a half dozen or so came new with the factory metallic blue paint ,like this car did, somehow the avacado and mustard yellow cars just dont have the same visual impact and appeal as this car has with its beautiful metallic blue paint . this one needs a little bit of cosmetic work here and there but is in really very nice condition overall , .true xr7s came loaded with every option offered in 1971 , PS, PB, A/C ,P TOP , tilt wheel , factory tinted glass, appearance package and more , this car was restored 10 or12 years ago and then put in storage ever since . the restoration work was done professional and include a long list on new parts ( the best of everthing ) .aside from minor body work and a new paint ( 10 yr old paint with minor scratches that is ) sections of the floor have been professional replaced ( please see the attached pictures ), the floor is in like new condition inside and out with N0 rust . the entire car is almost completely rust free. there is only a small amount of rust on the car is on the lower rear quarter in front of the rear wheel well ( see pictures its not bad but i need to mention it ),the rockers , doors, fenders, floors and trunk , and rest of the car are vurtualy rust free. great glass and chrome and a nice interior still has the original 8 track player ! this car has a new fuel tank , new gas lines and new holly carb , the 351 cleveland 4bbl motor is completely rebuilt , super fast ,smooth running and sounds amazing, every thing on this motor is new, new duel exhaust system ,new radiator ,power steering pump ,alternator , ect. , all new front and rear suspension including upper and lower controlling arms, ball joints tie ,rod ends , you name it , its new ,brand new convertible top with glass rear window new top cylinders and hoses, all new rubber weather striping , brand new interior door panels( not yet installed ) , new carpeting ,and new tires . car only has 30.000 miles on the body and 500 or so miles on the new 351 C. this car was previously owned by a mercury executive , thank you for looking i can help with shipping the car just about anywhere. feel free to ask any questions you might have. rs at time |
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