1973 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 Metallic Steel Dark on 2040-cars
Secaucus, New Jersey, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:CLEVELAND 351 2BBL
Vehicle Title:Clear
Interior Color: Buckets split blue/white back bench white
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: V8 cyl.
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR-7
Warranty: N/A
Drive Type: AUTO
Mileage: 81,000
Options: Convertible
Sub Model: XR-7
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Exterior Color: METALLIC STEEL DARK BLUE
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
This vehicle, a forty year old classic, has never been restored. ALL ORIGINAL! Look at the pics, they TELL NO LIES! Everywhere I go, I get unbelievable compliments, I have people that wanted to buy it "On the spot",..and even if I take her to a local car show I get a large crowd. I have an expert Mercury Mechanic (40 yrs,) and he's taken this vehicle and tested, road-tested,..put it thru different types of tests, and his conclusion is that I do, have a superior Cougar. On top of that, its a convertible, only 1500 were made in '73, and I just replaced the roof last spring. NOW HEAR THIS: The ONLY reason I'm putting my Cougar up for sale is because I've become handicapped, and I can no longer enjoy the vehicle as I once did. I'd hate to see her go, but she deserves a good home with folks that can truly enjoy it.
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