1968 Mercury Cougar Xr7 Hardtop on 2040-cars
Los Angeles, California, United States
Engine:302 cu.in. 4V Super V8
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
Used
Year: 1968
Exterior Color: Lime Frost Poly
Make: Mercury
Interior Color: Ivy Gold & Green
Model: Cougar
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: XR-7
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 116,456
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Introduced in 1967, the Cougar was designed as an upmarket, luxury version of the wildly popular but slightly pedestrian, Ford Mustang. Based on the new-for-1967 Mustang, the Cougar had a three-inch longer wheelbase and all new sheetmetal, to give it a more European flavor. The old world styling extended to the interior as well, with a wood-grained dash, full gauge set and toggle switches in the top of the range XR7 model. The XR7 also featured an overhead console and a T-type shifter for the Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission. For 1968, the XR7 saw an upgrade from the base 289 cu.in. engine to the new, more powerful, 302. This came standard with a two-barrel carburetor but was also available in the even more powerful Super version, with a four-barrel. Offered here, is a gorgeous, two-owner, lifelong California car, featuring the extremely desirable XR7 package, the Super engine option and factory air-conditioning along with the best color scheme, Lime Frost Poly metallic paint and black vinyl roof. The freshly painted, rust-free body is in superb shape and the matching ivy gold and green interior looks terrific with a new dashboard pad and carpeting. The engine runs strong and smooth and the transmission shifts well. Steering and braking are equally good with new tyres all round. With tremendous visual appeal and performance to match, this extremely well-optioned car offers a great alternative to some of its more common peers. I can help with shipping anywhere in the world. Please feel free to call with any questions +1-310-593-2080 |
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