1969 Mercury Cougar Convefrtible Rust Free Car on 2040-cars
Norwalk, California, United States
This is one of the most rust free convertibles I have ever seen, very light surface rust in just a couple of places and could not find any cancer, wow "0" cancer in an unrestored 69 convertible. Last time I saw one was about 25 years ago, just take a look on eBay or Craigslist or other sights to see what is out there in this price range and you will find rust buckets or at least ones with allot of rust and major body damage, this car has none of that, so here we go first the numbers, Vin# 9F92M513644 and the Data Plate# 76A P 2B 16K 52 6 X This was checked by a deluxe Marti report (copy comes with car) Now the goods and bads on car, first the good, almost no rust of any kind and "0" cancer, body is super strait, dash pad is great no warping and no cracks or holes, the interior is very good for a 44 year old car (a good detail would help) the FMX Trans is good, the power top works fantastic no hurkey jurkey going up or down super smooth, the top is old but no cracks, rips or holes (could use a good cleaning), the 4bl carb just rebuilt, gas tank taken out cleaned (including sending unit and lines) then put back in, the head light doors work great, if you start car and run for a few minutes doors will close then you can open and close them when you turn head lights on, body just needs to be sanded down and painted. The drivers side front fender and door replaced from another car, orig one had a parking lot scrape dent on door and fender so easier to replace than repair, the used door has that data plate on it but you can order a replacement data plate for about $35.00 and I have given you the correct numbers right off the Marti Report (copy comes with car). I have many new ford NOS rubber parts and gaskets for doors and top. The drivers door panel will need to be put back on(will need new clips to hold it on). Ok now the bad, the engine needs some major work to be able to use as an every day driver, two lifters (one on each side) are very noisy. I did a compression check (wet and dry with all plugs out) and compression was about 145 to 150 on all cylinders except those two, compression was way off so engine has two collapsed lifters or a flat cam, pulled valve covers off and checked rocker arms on both lifters, rockers are very loose (bolts tight all the way down) and when you crank the motor those two push rods only go up and down about 1/4 inch so when engine is running you get allot of noise and smoke, will probably need a valve job also. I would not advise that this car be driven in current condition, but having said that I drove it a couple of miles about three weeks ago to make sure trans, steering and brakes are ok, the result was trans shifted great, steering is very good (many new front end bushings) and brakes probably need to be bled it stopped more like manual brakes than power brakes, car will also need tires, these are very old and cracked (not safe to drive on), the rim blow horn does not work and one tail light doesn't work not sure if bulbs or a bad wire or fuse. So when you get down to it repair the engine paint car and you have your self a very cheep rust free every day driver or go a little further and completely restore it and you will still be in car way less than what it is worth, now think about it, how many times do you get the chance to buy a convertible and repair it and be in the car less money than what you can sell it for. Take a good long look at this car and do some quick checking and I think you will find this a very good investment especially the way these convertibles have been going up in price. Remember if any doubts ask questions before you bid not after because if you bid and win YOU OWN IT !!!!! This is an AS-IS car, has clean and clear Calif title in my name with current registration. I have a set of black plates that can be put back on car just call me and I can tell you how. This will be a no reserve auction after starting bid so good luck and happy bidding, any questions message me, text me or call me 562-207-8217 I will do my best to give you strait and honest answers,,,,,, Car comes with an orig owners manual (not a reprint)
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