1973 Mercury Montego Gt 7.0l on 2040-cars
Mentone, Alabama, United States
Fuel Type:GAS
Engine:7.0L 429Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Montego
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Trim: GT
Mileage: 83,029
Drive Type: U/K
(Barn find since 1991, I am fourth owner)You are bidding on a 1973 Mercury Montego GT Fastback. Matching numbers 429 motor and C6 trans. 83,xxx original miles. Factory orange exterior with black interior. Factory tach on dash. Runs and drives, serviced motor and transmission, new plugs and wires, master cylinder, water pump, hoses, and belts. New calibers, brakes and lines. 20x9 Caroll Shelby limited edition wheels. Has minor rust driver's side rear quarter panel wheel well. Needs minor body work, paint and headliner and dashpad.
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