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1969 Mercury Cougar Xr7 428 Convertible on 2040-cars
Year:1969
Mileage:49410
Location:
Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Year: 1969 Model: Mercury Cougar XR7 428
Convertible VIN #: 9F94Q511416 Description:
Mercury Cougar 1969 428
Convertible (same league as Mustang, Boss, 429, Cobra Jet) For sale is a just-restored Mercury
428 convertible, original color in/out, all numbers
match (engine, frame, transmission), no damage, see original receipt, delivery
papers, and more; this car has a known pedigree and history, which is awesome for a big-block American muscle car. Rare, one of a handful made (see
Marti report); this is the real deal. Neck-snapping gear shifts happen if you step lightly on the gas, growling
engine, unbelievable power and torque, solid and stable even at high speeds, tachometer,
all systems work, original electric power top.
Sold in Sunnyvale, California, and then kept in garage for 20+ years for
restoration after 49,000 or so original miles.
Speedometer shows actual miles. Ten
years ago, I bought it, running and strong, but looking aged, with zero rust. Got it restored
professionally. The car is a beauty, sitting
like slouched big cat that is ready to
pounce. Looks fast and powerful even when sitting still; vacuum-driven dual headlights, really a work of beauty
and art that always turns heads. The looks alone are worth the price. Restored, spent a lot, lost interest, selling to lighten and simplify my life. Great buy
for the daily driver guy who wants a big-block
muscle car and cruise with family, while passing anything on the road. Or
great buy for the restoration/collector guy who wants to take it to a Concours-level finish, and flip it for big bucks on a national
auction. Or, great investment for someone who
wants to keep this car and hold on to it; the value of big American iron like
this, especially with the top down, has only gone up. One of a
handful built, nothing cut, chopped, or altered. All is stock, no leaks. The
dash and gauges still need restoration, but they all work fine. These
legendary muscle cars now have an international demand among the really rich
boys, so this is it, if you want to make money, or just own a piece of history. If you have never driven
a big-block Ford convertible from the 1960’s, do it
once. The awesome engine, sound, torque, rumble,
and feel are like nothing you can buy today, at any price. Come
by, test drive, inspect or have it inspected by
your agent. All questions and doubts must be addressed before
auction close. If you win, $1,000 deposit, no reserve auction, no
buy-it-now, just highest bidder winning this American beauty. Car will pass any safety inspection since I just had it
inspected for registration, but right now it has historic license plates, so I
strongly suggest trailering it to your location and getting an inspection in
your state. |
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