71 Cougar Street Beast! Powered By New 514" Bbf/c-6 Drivetrain on 2040-cars
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:514" v-8
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Model: Cougar
Mileage: 78,000
Year: 1971
Exterior Color: Gold
Trim: base
Interior Color: Brown
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: rear wheel
Sub Model: std
Number of Doors: 2
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
up for auction is a really clean+ straight 71 mercury cougar coupe. all original intact body with very little rust. has some on left rear quarter that was repaired but needs attention.(see photos) drivers seat needs work also,but that's it! has new 514" bbf / c-6 trans / 9" rear with 3:73 gears new locker unit. huge M/T drag radials give it bite! custom light weight wheels. redone rear springs and shocks. new ps setup.power disc brakes. correct oem parts used to install 514.( was a 351c ) new master cyl installed 10/12 new 2 1/2 exhaust installed 11/12.runs,drives ans stops great!took it for drive down the street and found out is TO much for me! i'am 63 now and it's just to much power at my age. i built a new 351c /aod setup to put in her but do not have the time or money to change them. so only option is to sell to someone who can handle her in its present form. thanks for looking. if you need more info call: 610-432-4645 and ask for george
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