1988 Mercury Cougar Flyers Edition Vehicle Is Possibly One Of Three on 2040-cars
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:3.8L 232Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Trim: LS Sedan 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player
Mileage: 134,283
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Gray
The unverified story goes that there were 3 of these 1988 Mecury Cougars Flyers Editions made. 1- For an extremely talented goalie Ron Hextall for becoming the first NHL goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck in the netl. 1- For the Philadelphia Flyers Organization and 1- For a fan. Ron Hextall does make mention of the car being presented to him here http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=647087 I have not been able to verify if the number made is true or if this is the one that was presented to Ron Hextall. I myself love the Flyers and also love cars so I had purchased the car in the hopes of restoring it. I purchased it almost a year ago and began the restoration but have to many projects and have had to push this to the side. I am realizing that I just wont be able to get to it so somebody else should enjoy it. You will see in the pics first how the car looked when I purchased it from the previous owner who was actually my brother another big Flyers fan. Although the car had a nice shine in the those pics I had just helped him detail it.. The car itself is very restoreable and the body is surprisingly solid. I have removed the imitation convertible top due to a serious amount of mold and fading. You can see in the last pic the car in its state now and you can make out the silicon that was leftover after the top was removed. I have saved the swatches with the Flyers embroidery on them. I began removing some of the striping and decals. The plan was not a 100 percent restoration but to have the Flyers emblems and the Flyers Orange striping redone. In the pics you will be able to see how far I have got (Which is not far enough) The car does need inspection and does have a quick connect at the battery due to a drain that I have not tried to locate yet. It is suspected that the drain is coming from the radio. I will answer any questions you have to the best of my ability and as quickly as possible. At auctions end I will require a $500 dollar deposit through paypal. To complete the sale I will require a cash payment and we will go to the local notary to change the title over. Thank you for looking.
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