1968 Mercury Cougar Xr7- 302 V8- Excellent Condition! on 2040-cars
New Haven, Missouri, United States
1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
302 Ford V8 Automatic floor shift transmission Appears to be in Un-Restored Original Condition Odometer shows 40,xxx miles XR7 package Factory AC!! Very rare since many have been stripped off and discarded, although this one will need service- it does not blow cold 160mph speedo, tach and gauges Front disc brakes, rear drums. Bucket Seats Condition ALL GAUGES AND LIGHTS WORK- Including the Sequential Rear Turn Indicators AND Front Headlights with Original Vacuum Powered Eyelid Covers! Updated AM/FM stereo Solid Body, no visible rust Paint is Shiny and Shows very well A few minor dings/dents, nothing major Chrome Bumpers and Trim in Great Shape Frame and Floors are Solid Times have good tread but are showing some age Summary This is one Extremely Clean, Original and Un-Restored Appearing 302 XR7, in Excellent Driver Condition. Also a Rare Original Color Combination: Lime Frost with Black Interior, only 4,514 XR7 Cougars were produced in Lime Frost, of the 32,709 Cougars produced in 1968. No Reserve Auction! Grab this cat while you can! additional notes: The car is currently in covered garage storage in Missouri (just west of St. Louis), where it can be picked up by the buyer or their arranged shipping service. $500 due within 48 hours of auction end and balance is payable via paypal or cashiers check only. Let me know if you have any questions, please ask any questions and be prepared with funds to purchase before you bid. |
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