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Classic Custom 1969 Ford Mercury Cougar Muscle Car W/ 408 Stroker Motor, 500+ Hp on 2040-cars

US $17,000.00
Year:1969 Mileage:1000
Location:

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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I am the second owner of this 1969 Ford mercury Cougar. I aquired the car from a mechanic who customized the interior, paint job and wheels. I bought the car, with all of the original manuals and paperwork of the first owner of the car, in mint condition, which will come with the car when sold. Then after owning the car for two years, I bought a $7,000 crate motor and had it installed with new parts and a custom exhaust. The motor has never gotten its timing set correctly, or had its racing Holley carbeurator tuned, just because I have not had the time or money to look into a mechanic who could perform these tasks. Although the timing is off, I have recently taken the car to a few mechanics and they are telling me the cars engine is still in great shape, it just needs a little tuning. The car runs currently, and has no history of accidents or car damage whatsoever. The valve stem seals should be replaced because the motor burns a little more oil than it should, but its an easy fix that I don't have the time for. The passenger door handle mechanism allows it to be opened from the inside, but not the outside (easy fix) and the paint is in great shape except for a few small cracks around the hood scoop. All 4 wheels are custom Mickey Thompson racing tires with unique rims, and even with a timing problem the car can still spin these high performance racing tires. We installed a new stereo system that looks original but has an auxillary output so you can listen to your ipod/phone, and the interior itself is in great condition! One thing I can think of that should also be done to the car is fixing the battery mount, but other than that, this car is in great shape, it runs good, it has a few minor things that need to be taken care of, but with a little time and effort, this car will be a great vehicle to have. 

I am invested in this car $23,000, and I am selling the car to help pay for college as I do not have the time or money to work with the car myself. 
 
Crate Motor Specifications: 351 Windsor/ 408 Storker Moter. Includes:
  • forged steel crankshaft and rods -forged aluminum pistons (10.6:1 ratio) -roller camshaft (525 lift) -roller lifters and roller rockers                                               -aluminum air research heads (2:02 and 1:60 valves) -aluminum high rise intake AED (11:50 Carb) -aluminum radiator $500 value                                       - aluminum racing fan/thermo -new starter -new battery cables -new alternator -new fuel pump -new water pump- high volume -new braided fuel lines        
  • Car Specs Include:
  • -C4 transmission -9 bolt rear end (373 gears) -(Motor Dyno'd at 500+ HP at 6800 RPM) -(525 ft lbs of Torque at 5,000 RPM)


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