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1968 Mercury Cougar 302 V8 4 Speed Manual Clean Power Disc Brakes Low Reserve!!! on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:135000
Location:

Leeper, Pennsylvania, United States

Leeper, Pennsylvania, United States
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1968 Mercury Cougar 302 V8 4 speed manual.  I have owned this car since 2011, I have the clean clear Pennsylvania title in my name and ready for immediate transfer.  The odometer is a 5 digit odometer and reads 35xxx,  To the best of my knowledge actual mileage it is 135xxx,   I purchased the cougar from a gentleman in Ohio.  He had the car built in the early 1990's by his good friend who worked as a local racing engine builder(in Ohio).  So the 302 with a holley 4 barrel carb and weiand intake manifold under the hood is very strong good running engine.  Sorry I don't know the engine specs but it runs great, and always starts right up.  The 4.10 gears in the rear and the 4 speed manual transmission make for a fun drive.  Flowmaster mufflers, Hedman headers, Accel coil and distributer.  Mercury cougar embossed valve covers.  The previous owner had a new flywheel, clutch, starter installed and had the gear box redone(I am pretty sure it is a hurst transmission)  All this was done in 2007.  The car has new Magnum 500 wheels with the Mercury man center caps and new tires on the car.  Rear are 16" and fronts 15".   The cars sequential turn signals in the rear work great with updated electronics recently installed.  Have two sets of the original electronics.  The hidden headlamp doors also work excellent.  In 2012 a new aluminum radiator and edelbrock water pump were installed on the car.  The car looks good, has small surface rust bubbles on the front of the left fender and on the rear deck lid real small spots(They are the exact same size as when I bought the car in 2011)  Some small paint peeling on the quarter panel as well(never changed size or worsened since I purchased he car) There was a small aftermarket spoiler on the deck lid when I got the car and I took it off(wanted the original look), there is a photo of the black rubber plugs I have used to block the small mounting holes.  The all black interior is in excellent condition. original rear seat, fronts were recovered in the early 90's when the car was rebuilt.  The cougar sports deluxe door trim panels.  Also have the cougar floor mats in the car I have found them as reproductions and they look great.  Heater works,  Car originally had ac, but there is no compressor.  Kenwood cd player that is I pod ready along with alpine speakers front and rear in the car, I never turn the radio on, I personally enjoy the sound of the 302 under the hood!!  The vinyl top is in excellent condition, the paint is average for a car that was painted in the early 1990's, pretty straight with no dents or dings this is a great 10 footer.  Paint shines nice, but not a high end paint job.  This is a solid great running Mercury Cougar!  I can supply you with any additional photos you may need.  I have shop manuals for the car and a reproduction owners manual.  She is a great looking car and runs great with the lower gearing, however it is not a highway cruiser.  Stored under cover in a heated garage.  The Cougar is ready to drive with no work needed  Wouldn't take much to make a perfect show car, right now it is a very nice driver!!  It is a real head turner.  No warranty expressed or implied, I personally recommend seeing the car in person, but certainly not mandatory.  I can help with loading etc.  $500.00 dollar non refundable deposit due within 24 hours of auction end.  Car is located in Clarion Pennsylvania, 16214.   LOW RESERVE!!

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Junkyard Gem: 1971 Mercury Comet 2-Door Sedan

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