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Up for auction is my 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 "Q" Code 428CJ Project car. I purchased this car from the original owner in 2004 and the car had been sitting since 1978. When I bought the car it came with no engine or transmission and a 28 spline rear end for a 390 car. Everything else for the car is original and the car had never been disassembled. The original owner parked the car after the engine failed (rod or crack, unknown).

This Cougar is probably the best project I ever purchased. It is nearly rust free (pin holes in cowl from pine needles) and was never wrecked. I no longer have a garage big enough to work on this one and it needs to go. This is your opportunity to purchase a 428CJ Cougar at a fair price.

The work I have completed on the car is as follows:

Disassembly and storage of parts, the parts have been stored on a shelf and kept separate from my other "stuff" to keep the car as original as possible.

Soda Blasting of entire body, inside and out.

Primered and body work started.

Engine compartment, undercarriage and wheel wells completed with Satin Black finish. No metal work was necessary.

Seam sealing of undercarriage

Rear end restored (pictured) even though not the original one.

The car is shown on a cart but is no longer on it.

Buyer will have to either bring a cart to move the car or I can build one for you for a small fee.

Buyer will also have to have enough room to move all the parts associated with the car. All parts on the shelf will be moved out of my basement in preparation of your arrival.

All bolts, parts etc were meticulously labeled to facilitate reassembly.

See Marti Report for options and confirmation that this is a REAL 428CJ Cougar. I have the original owner's clear Georgia title with the car and all other necessary paperwork to transfer this awesome 428CJ to your garage.

The car also has the original tilt-away steering column, console (rough shape), interior (great shape for age), 4 wheels and tires,

Any engine parts for the car are missing. I have an engine I had planned to install in this car, ready for assembly but it is not included in this auction. I will entertain additional offers to include the engine and transmission (C6 already built).

Remember, the engine and transmission are not included in this auction.

Only 140 Cougars were produced with this engine and transmission codes. This is your chance to own a piece of rare history.

I can be reached at 502-445-3993 to answer any of your questions and entertain offers. Please don't send me low ball offers as they will be rejected anyway.

I can also help with transport within 300 miles of Crestwood, KY. $1.75 per mile round trip as calculated by Google maps.

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