73 Mercury Cougar Xr7 Matching Numbers With A 351 Cleveland on 2040-cars
Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
Engine:351 Cougar
Drive Type: RWD
Make: Mercury
Mileage: 83,839
Model: Cougar
Sub Model: XR7
Trim: 2 Door
Matching numbers 1973 Cougar XR7 with a 351 Cleveland.
The vehicle is by no means fully restored as it needs a few things but read on to find out why this is a steal of a deal!
I am all about being upfront and honest so that people
No worries I have the CLEAN, UNBRANDED title in hand. This Classic piece of American Muscle shows 83k miles on the Odometer and anyone who knows anything about older vehicles knows that the Odometer can "roll over" meaning the vehicle COULD technically have 183k miles but THIS vehicle was stored for 9 1/2 years so there is a very very strong chance that it truly is 83k miles.
What I have done since I got the car:
Brand New Fuel Pump
Brand New Accelerator pump gasket
Brand New Battery
Brand New Fuel Filter
Brand New Plugs
Brand New Plug Wires
Brand New Distributor Cap
I also have a newly ordered (not installed)XR7 Rear Seat (pictured)
As pictured I also have the Original American Racing Wheels.
Factory AC and Heat BOTH work great!!
The TLC needed for full restoration if desired:
The Brakes need to be done, they are functional at best.
The front seats should be reupholstered (it's a matter of preference)
It also obviously needs paint.
There is Very Very minimal body damage and it is all on the front of the body on the driver side front corner panel which, as you can see, is almost un-noticeable.
Lastly it needs a carpet kit.
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