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1968 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 Gt 390 S Code, Original Paint Survivor 70k Miles Nr on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:70200
Location:

Milton, New York, United States

Milton, New York, United States
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1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT

Original Paint Survivor

S code 390 GT Big Block

Original California Black Plate Car

No Reserve!

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You viewing are a very rare find, a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT S code 390 (Marti Report verified & included) with only 70200 original miles, #'s matching with original paint! Only the hood has been repainted & some nicks have been touched up over the years, some thin spots. Car still retains all of it's original sheet metal and is virtually rust free! The original paint still holds a shine and looks good. The car was just brought to the Northeast from California and still has it's original California Black Plates. We were going to paint the car but I feel it would be a shame to paint this car, the next owner can see what he is getting and decide for himself if he wants to paint it. The car is absolutely arrow straight. The chrome around the grill & headlights as well as the tail light chrome is mint, no pits. The original Dark Red leather interior was sun faded, so the whole interior has been replaced, including headliner, seat covers, dash pad, carpet, package tray, etc.. Note: Dash Pad (not cap) is in transit to us from John's Cougar Parts (DK Red) will be installed by auctions end.

The original GT 390 325hp motor runs great, no smoke or odd noises, she runs smooth and the C-6 Merc-O-Matic shifts as she should. As you can see by the pics, the motor has original patina but has no oil leaks, motor is clean and dry. No crazy headers or non stock chrome, all original under the hood.

The underside of this beauty is just as clean as the top (see pics), the floors, rockers, trunk, frame rails etc. are completely rust free. The brakes have recently been converted to power disc (nice upgrade) & is about the only thing that isn't original. Marti Reports breaks it down as follows (scroll to see pic). 

Serial Number 8R93S508182                                                                                                                                                8  1968                                                                                                                                                                                     R  Built at San Jose
93  Cougar XR-7 Hardtop
S   390-4V Engine

Trim Plate:
65B   Cougar XR-7 Hardtop
M   Polar White Paint, Ford #1619-A
6D   Dark Red Leather Bucket Seats
09A   Scheduled For Build: January 9, 1968
53   Oakland Ordering District
7   3:25 Conventional Rear Axle
U   C-6 Merc-O-Matic Transmission

Dealer# 53A180
Car was ordered with the following equipment:
* GT Equipment Group
* C-6 Merc-O-Matic Transmission
* F70x14 Wide Oval Tires
* Console
* Power Steering
* AM/FM
* Styled Steel Wheels
*Front & Rear Bumper Guards

The only thing that deviates from the list above is the radio is AM only. Car still has it's original steel styled wheels in near mint condition. All the toggle switches,dash gages, lights, wipers, blower motor all work. The glass is clean and the windows roll up & down nicely. The doors shut like new. All weather strips are good. 

All in all this is one hell of a find for a Ford or Mercury enthusiast! Very rare car! As always, please ask all questions or come see the car for yourself PRIOR to auctions end. We encourage your inspection, we can store indoors for free (once paid) for up to 30 days & we can assist with shipping. 

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