1971 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 5.8l Convertible. Runs Good Drives Good Body Excellent on 2040-cars
Paintsville, Kentucky, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:U/K
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Mileage: 33,425
Make: Mercury
Sub Model: rx7
Model: Cougar
Exterior Color: Black
Trim: XR-7
Interior Color: Brown
Drive Type: U/K
Number of Cylinders: 8
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Disability Equipped: No
i traded my 57 ford to this car 2 years ago. i have been showing it ever since and have won 25 trophies. it has new tires and a new dual flowmaster exhaust. runs good drives good. i did have an accident where i caught the top on the bottom of my garage door. so it need a new top . that is the only damage done to the car there is a scratch on the driver side. it can be touched up. otherwise an excellent car.
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