1968 Cougar Xr/7 on 2040-cars
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:351W
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Silver
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR/7
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 135,000
I have owned this Cougar for 35 years, it is an XR/7 with AC (not working) 135,000 miles. Two years ago I installed a 351W out of a 1969 Montego. I purchased the Montego from the original owner with 76,000 original miles when it broke down and he decided to buy a new car. I installed a new timing chain and it runs just fine. This engine is a first run (never rebuilt, smokes just a bit). At that same time I installed a new TCI Torque converter, New TCI-511200 C-4 Street Fighter transmition ($880.00, have receipt) new tires, new dual exhaust, Edelbrock 4 barrel intake, professionally rebuilt ford 4 barrel carb from Pony Carbs. I also have a new set of Edelbrock valve covers (never installed) the original intake manifold, the original AC compressor, original hub caps and some other parts that will go with it. The paint job is 25 years old and looks OK from the side but is faded on the top. The dash is original and not cracked, the carpet is the original carpet. I installed a sun roof 25 years ago also (no leaks) this Cougar has been kept in a climate controlled garage most of the 35 years I have owned it. I take it out every month or so for a run into town and sometimes my kids like to take it into town (they always get a lot of comments when they do) I also have a used center console for a 1968 XR/7 to put back into it. It has a new stereo with new speakers as well. The hood scoop and Spoiler are off of a 1969 Eleminator, I unbolted them myself. If you have any questions please ask.
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