1968 Mercury Cougar XR7

1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 J-code 302 4V. The car was one family owned prior to my purchase and has been very well cared for showing just 98,XXX miles which appears to be correct based on paperwork received with car. Car appears to have been repainted at some point in the past and is in very good condition. Interior was changed from parchment at some point to red and also is in good condition.
Factory Options include;
-XR-7 Equipment Package
-302 Super V-8 4V
-Select Shift Merc-O-Matic Transmission
-Sports Console with Clock (Works and keeps great time)
-Whisper-Aire Conditioner (Converted to R134)
-AM Radio with Antenna
-Oxford Roof Black
-Bumper Guards F&R
-Power Steering
-Power Disc Brakes
-Tinted Glass
-Style Steel Wheels
Records Indicate Extensive Maintenance within the last 10,000 miles including,
-Transmission Overhaul with New Torque Converter
-All Engine Seals and Gaskets replaced including Freeze Plugs. At this time intake manifold was replaced with Edelbrock Performer and Edelbrock Carburetor. Distributor upgraded with Pertronix Ignitor, MSD Cap, Rotor, Wires and Coil.
-New Belts and Hoses
-New Battery, Positive, Negative, Starter Cables replaced with Factory Style replacements. Also new Battery Tray and Hold Down.
-Aluminum Radiator
-Power Steering Pump and Slave Cylinder rebuilt
-Front and Rear Brakes including; Calipers, Wheel Cylinders, Brake Hoses, Brake Pads, brake Shoes, Master Cylinder and Power Brake Booster.
-New Tires
-New Factory Style 2 1/4" Dual Exhaust, H-Pipe, and Factory Style Hanger Kit.
-Digital Sequential Turn Signal Box
-Heater Core
-Carpet, Sill Plates, and Kick Panels
Ready to take out, drive and have some fun
The car is not rusted out like most Cougars of this age appears to have been rust proofed either when new or early in its life. Roof is solid as the car does appear to have been garage kept most of its life. Frame rails, Torque Boxes, Floor Pans, and Shock Towers have zero rust other than minor surface rust from paint chips. Trunk Floor and Drop Offs are solid. There are some minor bubbles in the fronts of the doors and the fronts of the quarters (see photos). This is one of the most solid un-restored Cougars I have run into in a long time. Paint is probably a 6-7 interior 7-8. Additional undercarriage photos available upon request.
Car runs and drives great, would not hesitate to drive it anywhere.
Please make sure you have the means to purchase prior to bidding.
Car is available for inspection prior to auction close.
$500.00 deposit due within 24 hours of auction close.
Please feel free to call with questions 980-621-8792. Car is available for sale locally.

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