1969 Mercury Cougar Xr7 428 Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:  1969

Model: Mercury Cougar XR7 428 Convertible

VIN #:  9F94Q511416

Description:  Mercury Cougar 1969 428 Convertible (same league as Mustang, Boss, 429, Cobra Jet)

For sale is a just-restored Mercury 428 convertible, original color in/out, all numbers match (engine, frame, transmission), no damage, see original receipt, delivery papers, and more; this car has a known pedigree and history, which is awesome for a big-block American muscle car.

Rare, one of a handful made (see Marti report); this is the real deal.  Neck-snapping gear shifts happen if you step lightly on the gas, growling engine, unbelievable power and torque, solid and stable even at high speeds, tachometer, all systems work, original electric power top.  Sold in Sunnyvale, California, and then kept in garage for 20+ years for restoration after 49,000 or so original miles.  Speedometer shows actual miles.  Ten years ago, I bought it, running and strong, but looking aged, with zero rust.  Got it restored professionally.  The car is a beauty, sitting like slouched big cat that is ready to pounce.  Looks fast and powerful even when sitting still; vacuum-driven dual headlights, really a work of beauty and art that always turns heads.  The looks alone are worth the price.

Restored, spent a lot, lost interest, selling to lighten and simplify my life.  Great buy for the daily driver guy who wants a big-block muscle car and cruise with family, while passing anything on the road.  Or great buy for the restoration/collector guy who wants to take it to a Concours-level finish, and flip it for big bucks on a national auction.  Or, great investment for someone who wants to keep this car and hold on to it; the value of big American iron like this, especially with the top down, has only gone up.  One of a handful built, nothing cut, chopped, or altered.  All is stock, no leaks.  The dash and gauges still need restoration, but they all work fine.  These legendary muscle cars now have an international demand among the really rich boys, so this is it, if you want to make money, or just own a piece of history.

If you have never driven a big-block Ford convertible from the 1960’s, do it once.  The awesome engine, sound, torque, rumble, and feel are like nothing you can buy today, at any price.  Come by, test drive, inspect or have it inspected by your agent.  All questions and doubts must be addressed before auction close.  If you win, $1,000 deposit, no reserve auction, no buy-it-now, just highest bidder winning this American beauty.  Car will pass any safety inspection since I just had it inspected for registration, but right now it has historic license plates, so I strongly suggest trailering it to your location and getting an inspection in your state.