1973 Mercury Cougar, Hardtop, 351c, Tci C6, Positraction on 2040-cars

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VIN: 3F91H504766 Year: 1973
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Trim: Base
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 50,000
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Red

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Fun, head turning car."

Classic American Muscle
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I bought this car in 1991. Engine rebuilt in 1992 by Precision Engine Rebuilders.
It was my only car and was driven daily through 1994 (about 45K miles). Then it became my second car driven just weekends, etc. Decided to fix it up in 2006. Stripped down to bare metal, primed and painted (PPG Omni), replaced body seals, etc. Virtually everything listed below has been replaced within the last 5 years. Now, it pretty much only gets driven around the neighborhood, to the golf course/driving range, and to the bank. Probably only about 5,000 miles in last five years.
I am selling it now because I want to change to off-roading. Need a good Jeep.

1973 351C engine
• 1971 4V closed chamber heads w/porting
• Lunati 07112 Camshaft (.560/.560 lift, 235 duration at .050", 285 advertised, 108 degree lobe separation)
• Lunati 71900PR hydraulic flat tappet lifters, springs, etc.
• Comp Cams Magnum double roller timing chain set
• Scorpion SCP1024BL Pedestal Mount, Full Roller Rockers
• Comp Cams 3/8 in. Magnum Pushrods
• Mallory 4756701 Unilite Electronic Breakerless Distributor
• Mallory 29216 ignition coil
• Accel Spark Plugs
• Edelbrock 2665 Performer Dual Plane Intake (non-EGR)
• Holley 670cfm Street Avenger (vacuum secondaries) with 50cc accelerator pump
• Hooker 6915 headers (1-3/4" tubes, 3" collector, 34"lg)
• Dual 2-1/2'' Exhaust
TCI 411400 Streetfighter C6 Transmission
• TCI 411600 Saturday Night Special Torque Converter
Ford 9 inch rear end (28 spline)
• Moser axles
• Eaton Detroit Truetrac differential,
• Richmond Gear 3.89:1 Ratio,
Billet Specialties StreetLite Wheels
• 15 x 8 with Goodyear Radial TA P235/60 tires on front
• 15 x 10 with Goodyear Radial TA P295/50 tires on rear

Virtually new paint, gauges, upholstery, headliner, carpet, dash pad, door panels, calipers, coil springs, leaf springs, shocks, steering box, tie rods, ball joints, radiator, A/C coil and evaporator, gas tank, floor panels, stereo, speakers, seals, and weather strip.
Original 2bbl heads, FMX transmission, A/C compressor, manuals, and other spare parts go with it.

What she still needs:
• Dash plastic needs paint
• Cracked base to console (simple fiberglss repair needed)
• Bumpers need re-chromed.
• Clear coat has minor imperfections.
• Interior rear panels and front seat backs probably should be replaced.
• Inspection sticker is expired. Low vacuum at idle with this cam makes brakes feel soft. Have not bothered with inspection.
• A/C worked but I would upgrade with aftermarket.
• Minor vibration around 60 mph.
It's a fun to drive, head turner. Everywhere you go, someone will be asking or commenting to you about that "good looking car".

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