1970 Mercury Cougar Xr7 - 66,000 Original Miles - Original Rare Houndstooth Top on 2040-cars

VIN: 0F93H542827 Year: 1970
Interior Color: Brown
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR7
Drive Type: FMX Merc-O-Matic
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 66,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: XR7
Exterior Color: Black

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

For sale is our 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7. We are the 4th owner of this vehicle. This is a 66,000 original miles Cougar with its original ginger houndstooth vinyl top. The Cougar Club of America has stated for the 1970 Cougar, "In a production run of 18,567 Cougar XR7s, only 488 were ordered and shipped with the medium brown, Houndstooth pattern inspired by Pauline Trig`ere".

The Cougar was painted black prior to our purchase. The car was originally a dark ivy green car. The paint is in excellent shape with no nicks or scratches. The Cougar's body panels are straight. The chrome is in very good shape as are the bumpers with some minor pitting. When we purchased the car I was told that all the body panels and chrome are original to the car. The prior owner installed the scoop and wing to give the car more of a sport look. The black paint along with the brown houndstooth roof are a great combination. Tires are in excellent shape. The car has been well kept and garaged the entire time we have had it and also by the previous owner. Have some original documentation that comes with the car as well.

The interior is all original. There are some loose seams on the driver seat but you need to look for them. The original radio is long gone. The Cougar now has a AM/FM CD player. Everything else is original inside. All the interior lights, warning lights, and gauges work as they should. Carpet is in excellent shape. The sequential taillights and the hide away headlights also work. Has what appears to be the original vinyl Cougar floor mats. The clock does not work.

Mechanically we have had no issues with the car except recently replacing the proportional valve for the brakes. Replaced with an adjustable valve. Car has flow masters and sounds awesome. This is a NOM 351-2V with all the original drivetrain to our knowledge. Engine runs strong. No ticks or leakage. Transmission shifts as it should. The fuel lines were replaced with stainless steel lines prior to our purchase. The AC does not presently work though all the components are there. Been told it was converted to R34 previously. The car is very solid mechanically and can be driven anywhere.

The reason for the sale is our son is heading off to College and thus we are selling this car in order to purchase a car for him. The Cougar has a great stance, appearance, and paint. The car is mechanically sound. Again, it has the very rare houndstooth vinyl top and the car always gets a lot of attention. If you are looking for a rare original Cougar that has not been molested, this is the car. Just a very solid overall car with a great look to it. We also have the Marti report for this car, originally sold in March of 1970. Please call Steve at 804-314-7492 with any questions. We welcome anyone to come out to view and test drive the car. You will not be disappointed.