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Thanks for stopping by to take a look at one very cool 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7.  This Cougar is a 1 owner Southern California beauty.  She is very original but carries some modern updates as well.  Let’s check it out!

Rarity

Muscle cars are drying up fast!  Tens of thousands have been exported. Many have become jewels in vast collections that are never driven and 30 years ago, many went to the crusher.   Five decades down the road, finding a nice canvas for your art can be tough.  We purchased this Cougar from the grandson of the original owner and commissioned a sympathetic restoration.  Yes, we did vary from the original Light Ivy Yellow color palette. 

This was a typically well optioned Cougar XR7.  

• The 351 Cleveland V8, 2V is OEM stock and runs excellently  

• Factory Air Conditioning  (somewhat rare in Southern California)

• XR7. The luxury version of the Cougar.

We have the Marti Report to confirm her provenance. 

Exterior

• Finished in Glossy Tuxedo Black. Her tight lines really shine from every angle. Check the photos and note the mirror like reflections of the paint.

• Excellent body fit and finish 

• Monotone trim

• The Perfect Stance

• Hidden Headlights 

• Tinted Tail and marker lenses. OEM sequential tail lights 

• Nice glass

Wheels, Tires

• New Vision Torque 20” rear wheels on New LH5 275 40 tires

• New Vision Torque 18” front wheels on New LH5 245 40 tires

• Vision tri-bar spinners.

Engine

• 351 Cleveland 2V engine.  The one you want.  The engine is clean and appears completely stock.  It runs well. It does not appear to have been modified at all. (Yes, we were tempted to Hot Rod the Cleveland but you see so few stock drivetrains these days we had to leave it as the factory sent it.) She’s quiet but will still light the tires until you let off. 

• Power Steering

• Fresh factory carburetor rebuild

• Air Conditioning, factory Whisper Aire

• New alternator

• Fresh tune, oil change.

• New bulbs as needed 

Transmission

• FMX Automatic transmission

Differential

3.00 Conventional rear axle. 

Power front disc and rear drum brakes.

Suspension

• 1.25 inch suspension drop

Interior

• 3 Spoke “Rim Blow” Steering wheel (slight age crack, see photos)

• Supple XR7 black leather seats in great condition

• Nice “Snake Bite” headliner,( 2 small flaws, see photos)

• Nice dash

• XR7 door panels and inner quarters

• Standard AM radio works intermittently.

• All gauges work except the clock.

Documentation

California title

Marti Report

Original, unrestored California blue license plates issued to this car when new.

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Inspection

Please come inspect this great car before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional.  Please keep in mind that this is a 54 year old used car.  It will need periodic attention just as any classic does.  It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives.  If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car so please move on to something boring.  

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1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 by Driven co

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