Xr7 on 2040-cars
Vernon, New York, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Sub Model: XR7
Make: Mercury
Exterior Color: Silver
Model: Cougar
Interior Color: DARK RED
Trim: 2 Door
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 60,089
Thanks for viewing my 1974 Mercury Cougar XR7 in brilliant silver and with the original red leather interior. The odometer is showing 60k miles and by the condition and mechanical smoothness of this car, we have to assume this is accurate. I have driven this car quite a bit recently and everything is working very nicely. The A/C kicks on like it should but blows ambient, so it may need a refresh, but all other items are working fantastically. She starts nicely, with the choke setting just as it should, and the transmission is silky smooth. The ride around town and up at highway speeds is just as it should be. The radio sounds very nice and all the gauges (including oil, temp and amp) are reading well. The body on this car is just stunning with that long Cougar hood and incredible silver color -- as the photos hopefully show -- and the interior is so impressively pristine you really need to stop by in person and check it out. You will not believe your eyes. The underbody is nice and clean, as is the engine bay and trunk. This just a really incredible car that wil make someone very proud to own. The motor is a 351 V8 OHV with a 2-barrel carb that is purrs contentedly at idle and with 275 fb of torque gets up and goes when you want it to. And with a good-sized 26 gal gas tank, you've got a generous running range for those long cruises to shows and weekend getaways. I hope you take a good look at all my photos and ask any questions you may have, because this is really a special car. I've included many, many more photos at the link below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97286492@N06/sets/72157635559957502/
Thanks again for looking and please remember that all sales are final so do all your due diligence before placing your bid or making an offer. Its just so much more fun when we're all on the same page.
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