1968 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 on 2040-cars
Vienna, Virginia, United States
Body Type:2 DOOR HARDTOP
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:302 CI 4BBL
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR-7
Options: AM/FM WITH MP3 AND IPOD HOOKUPS
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Safety Features: POWER FRONT DISC BRAKES
Mileage: 134,239
Power Options: ELECTRONIC IGNITION WITH MSD, Air Conditioning
Sub Model: XR-7
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
For sale - immaculate 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 coupe. An Arizona car with absolutely NO rust. Featues:
o Procar Rally Front Seats
o American Racing Ansen Sprint Slotted Aluminum Rims
o B&M Star Shifter
o Custom "Walking Cat" floor mats
o Hump Hugger Cruiser Console with storage bin and cup holders
o OEM owners manual
o Power antenna
o Line lock assembly included (not installed)
o AM/FM "Mustang" radio with MP3 input port
o Spare tire and OEM jack
o Grant wood steering wheel installed (OEM wheel is available)
o Car was repainted in 2012
o New Pirelli P4 tires
o Lap and shoulder belts
o Power disc brakes
o Power steering
o Brake soft lines are new
o New radiator
o New MSD ignition module
o Brand new windshield with top tint band
o Passenger side door mirror included (not installed)
o Sequential turn signals function perfectly
o New rear shocks
o A/C
o Ventilation system vacuum actuators & hoses are new
o Functional hood scoop
o XR-7 interior package (includes functional clock)
o Car cover included
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