Very Rare 351 4 Sp 1969 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 Convertible A/c 1 Of 68 Magnificent on 2040-cars
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:351 V-8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Cougar
Trim: Convertible
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 62,542
Sub Model: Absolutly show condition frame off
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Stock #: 19373
Interior Color: Black
1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible. Documented with a marti report, solid, rust free California car in excellent overall condition...True and rare XR-7 combines sport and luxury..351-cid,4b 300 h/p V-8 engine with hurst floor mounted four speed manual transmission, dual exhaust...One of 63 Built with these specs. Restored about four years ago and looks and drives as it was just done. Factory Gauge Package...Leather Bucket seats, wood grain dash and steering wheel, competition instruments plus clock...Covered headlights, dual sport mirrors, drivers side remote, Styled Steel Wheels...Factory air conditioning, power top, steering and brakes, with front discs, radio with cassette, distinctive sequential rear turn signals, it has eliminator striping.
Finished in striking and extremely rare Medium Maroon and trimmed in the original Black leather interior, this is one very special Cougar XR-7. This car is one of 63 ever produced with a 4-barrel big-block 351, backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. This car is a runner! The interior is equally pristine and the leather is beautifully preserved. This gorgeous machine is ready to be cruised or shown and does not disappoint! Any 1969 Cougar is becoming an increasingly rare sight, but a convertible 1969 Cougar XR-7 with these options in this condition, is the find of a lifetime. Do not miss the opportunity to acquire this truly investment grade automobile. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our expert sales consultant. We will be happy to give you a full walk around of the car, give you a more detailed description, and answer any questions you may have. Bid with confidence!
THIS IS ONE MAGINIFICENT AUTOMOBILE THAT IS TRULY READY TO ENJOY.
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This Mercury Cougar Eliminator is a lovely '69 survivor
Sun, Jul 31 2016If you have an overachieving brother/sister/cousin/friend (or whoever), you might know this feeling well; it can be tough to live up to those standards. In many ways, that notion can also describe the Mercury Cougar and its pioneering Ford Mustang sibling. Quite the act to follow, no? Happily though, the Cougar proved to be different enough from its Mustang relative to make a big splash, and perhaps no more so than in its racy "Eliminator" trim, new for 1969. This is one such heady Mercury, dressed in sporty Competition Orange paint, and claimed to be an unrestored "survivor." Need it in your life? The '69 Mercury Cougar Eliminator recently popped up on eBay in Chepachet, Rhode Island . The genesis of the Mercury Cougar began in 1967, really with one singular purpose—to bridge the gap between the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird with a more upscale, stylish, and chiefly more "European" feeling pony car. It's safe to say the Cougar fit the bill. Using the Mustang chassis as a base, the early Cougars were about three inches longer than their 'Stang cousins and offered better legroom, sleek front and rear fascias, and a more luxe interior. Don't mistake "upscale" for "soft" however; come 1969 the Eliminator package gave the Cougar a seriously mean attitude. Spec-up the interior package and you received high-back bucket seats, a Rallye clock, wood-rimmed steering wheel, and padded interior moldings among other custom trims. Outside is where the Eliminator really struts its stuff, though. Eliminators came equipped with a blacked-out grille, special steel wheels, an aggressive front splitter and rear wing, plus racy decals and side stripes. Four color choices were available — Competition Orange, Bright Blue Metallic, White, and Bright Yellow. As standard, the '69 Mercury Cougar Eliminator came equipped with a 351 cubic inch V8, boasting 290 horsepower, as seen in the case of this car. More powerful options were also available, as noted by Barnfinds, which included a big 390 cubic inch V8 (320 hp), a high-revving Boss 302 V8, and the gargantuan 428 Cobra Jet V8. Peek beneath the body of this Cougar and the 351ci V8 is hooked up to a desirable close-ratio four-speed manual transmission, showing a claimed 35,243 miles. Though the mileage isn't verified, the car's overall condition and wear would suggest the readings to be true. Befitting those low miles, this unrestored Cougar does carry quite the high price — a tall $32,000.
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According to The Detroit News, the company is aware of a total of 30 wheel separation incidents, one of which occurred on the front of the vehicle. Even so, no injuries have been reported as a result of the defect.
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