Running 1973 Mercury Cougar Xr7 Convertible Restoration Project 351 Cleveland on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:38404

Location:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

RUNNING 1973 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 CONVERTIBLE RESTORATION PROJECT 351 CLEVELAND, image 1

I DO NOT WANT TO PART THIS CAR. I WANT TO SELL IT AS IS. IT IS MUCH MORE THAN WHAT IT SEEMS, READ ALL OF WHAT'S WRITTEN IN THIS AD, BECAUSE IF I HAVE TO PUT LABOR INTO PARTING IT OUT FOR ANYBODY, I'M GOING TO CHARGE 500.00 FOR ANY PART. I DON'T CARE IF IT'S A QUARTER EXTENSION OR CUTTING OUT A REAR QUARTER PANEL. IT WILL COST YOU 500 DOLLARS, BECAUSE I'M TRYING TO SELL THIS CAR AS A WHOLE, SO YOU'RE BETTER OFF BUYING THE WHOLE CAR, AND HAVING A DONOR CAR WITH EXTRA PARTS. THAT'S SMARTER IN THE LONG RUN. ALSO, MOST SHIPPING COMPANIES WILL GIVE ME A HASSLE WITH SHIPPING IF THEY CAN EVEN SHIP YOUR PART, AND THAT COST WILL BE EXTRA FOR YOU. I MIGHT BE ABLE TO DELIVER THIS CAR TO YOU FOR FREE IF YOU WIN IT, AND YOU'RE CLOSE ENOUGH.

THIS CAR HAS AN ORIGINAL 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IN IT THAT TURNS. IT CRANKS. It has not been started in a few months, but it turned when I was working on it in October.

IN OCTOBER, I PUT ON THE ENGINE, A BRAND NEW HOLLEY 650 2V CARBURETOR (shown in photos)

ALL THE BODY PIECES FOR THE CAR ARE PRESENT. When I FIRST bought it, there was not ONE mark on the car, only the surface rust shown in the photos. It was sideswiped, during the first storm in NY this winter, while parked, during the snow, where I keep it garaged and work on it. This is the reason why I'm selling it: because the damage I will have to eat, out of pocket, because the party responsible for the damage has fled. If you're a body guy, have access to a shop, buddies in the industry, you've scored. Because I'm selling this convertible CHEAP.

I AM SELLING A RUNNING CONVERTIBLE PROJECT WITH THE ENGINE AND TRANNY IN THE CAR. The car is missing nearly ALL of the interior, except the driver's seat (I gutted out the interior because I have a complete interior that I was buying MINT from another guy I know, for 1500.00. SO, if you would like me to connect you with this gentleman, you will have an ENTIRE running car for under 3500.00. I was going to paint it, where it is shown, before the damage occurred.

THE TOP MOTOR WORKS (The fuel lines for the hydraulic pumps I believe have frozen, or need fluid of some sort, but you can hear the top's motor on the pump cranking).

The ORIGINAL owner, lost the keys, so in order to start the car for me so I could drive it off his lot, he had to CUT the steering column where the ignition is, so you'll need a whole new steering column. (This part can also be obtained from the individual I was getting the interior from). I later found the original keys UNDER the back seat, while parting out the interior). I have a few sets of keys now.

I have the Bill of Sale from the original owner (NOT the title, there is NO TITLE, but a title isn't needed in NYS: You apply for HISTORIC plates, with proof of historic car insurance at the dmv. This is a FACT - EBAY REQUIRES YOU FILL OUT SOME SORT OF "DESCRIPTION" FOR THE TITLE, BUT THERE IS NO TITLE).

THIS CAR IS PRICED TO SELL AT 1925.00 DOLLARS. I AM VERY SERIOUS ABOUT THAT. If you would like to get around that price, message me. I'm not taking trades, only cash. IT IS A PROJECT, and I am selling it at what it is worth = under 2000 dollars. You will have a very difficult time finding ANY convertible, that even has a MOTOR in it, for less than 2000.00.... even a cheap Chrysler Sebring or a Chevy Cavalier.

ALL ELECTRICS WORK. AIR CONDITION BLOWS AIR.
I HAVE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW STEEL FLOOR FROM MUSTANGS UNLIMITED FOR 200+ DOLLARS WHICH I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF INSTALLING/WELDING (SHOWN IN PHOTOS)
YOU WILL GET AN EXTRA STARTER FOR THIS CAR, THAT WAS NOT EVEN FOR THIS CAR, BUT BECAUSE IT'S IN THE PHOTOS I'LL THROW IT IN.
ALSO NOT PICTURED, BUT INCLUDED IS A BRAND NEW 800CCA INTERSTATE BATTERY.
IN ADDITION, THE TOP FOR THE CONVERTIBLE, I HAVE, (BUT IT IS BLUE IN COLOR) it does NOT have the window, so you'll have to buy that separate, LET ME KNOW IF YOU DON'T WANT THE TOP.
Other than that driver side damage, It is a CLEAN CAR all around, meaning: ALL LINES MATCH UP, ALL POINTS MEET, ALL DOOR HINGES OPEN AND CLOSE SMOOTH, AND THE DOORS ARE LINED UP WITH THE BODY WHEN CLOSED. SAME GOES FOR THE TRUNK AND THE HOOD. Look at the photos and the VIDEO clips. The hood hinges need some oiling, but they DO MEET UP at the points. EVERY SINGLE BODY PART IS THERE. It is missing one fender emblem, and the trunk and hood emblems.
The milage shows 38,404 and it was elderly owned before I got it. Body-wise and interior it was COMPLETE. There is rust on the car, obviously, and needs a new battery tray (which is included in the sale)

THIS IS A 7 DAY LISTING, FOR A CAR THAT IS A PROJECT CAR. If you need it sooner, message me WITH A NAME, TIME OF AVAILABILITY, AND NUMBER. YOU CANNOT DRIVE OFF THE LOT WITH IT- THE DRIVERS SEAT IS NOT BOLTED ON. IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. IT HAS BEEN SITTING AND YOU WILL HAVE TO WORK ON IT ELSEWHERE.

I CAN ALSO POSSIBLY HAVE IT TOWED FOR YOU WITHIN NYC FOR FREE if you contact me ahead of time. THE CAR IS SOLD AS IS- AS A PROJECT CAR, THAT NEEDS TO BE RE-ASSEMBLED AND RESTORED.

I HAVE OFFICIAL BILL OF SALE PAPERS ON HAND TO FILL OUT.

THIS IS A DEAL FOR A CONVERTIBLE CLASSIC CAR WITH EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE PANELS AND 3 SEATS. TIRES WILL BE INFLATED BEFORE IT DEPARTS FROM THE LOT. IT IS PRICED TO SELL AT THE PRICE I LISTED IT FOR. DO NOT "WATCH" THE AUCTION, INQUIRE, AND ACT FAST. I DON'T EXPECT ANY MORE THAN 1925.00, BUT I WILL LET THE AUCTION RUN IF NOBODY SPEAKS UP.. THANK YOU.

EXTRA PHOTOS AND VIDEO CLIPS OF THE EXACT CAR YOU WILL GET (there is ONE more video, but for $1925, this ad is enough effort I believe)

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VIDEO 3:

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