Mercury Cougar XR7 (1968)
Sale price: US $450.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1968 |
| VIN : | 8R93X000000 | Mileage: | 23,681 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Make: | Mercury |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Model: | Cougar |
| Body Type: | Coupe | Trim: | XR7 |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 390 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Disability Equipped: | No |
| Exterior Color: | White | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
| Interior Color: | Black |
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Vehicle description
This 1968 Cougar XR7 390 was acquired from a collection of Mercury, and Fords that had been gathered up over the years by the previous owner. The odometer shows only 23k which we believe to be actual. It is a 1968 XR7 390 X code 2bbl car. So what kind of big block has a 2 bbl carb? It"s actually a very rare X code 390. Ford made a handful of these as some strange way of marketing the heavy big block FE engine as a fuel-efficient choice. Not too many fell for that sales pitch, making the X code very rare today. They came on both Cougars and Mustangs, but only in 1968. The engine itself was identical to the S code 390-4v, but with a 2v carb and intake. This breathing restriction equated to a 45 horsepower hit as compared to the 325 hp 4v version. This Cougar is also an XR-7, which was Mercury"s luxury interior package. The XR-7 featured real leather seats, simulated wood grain dash and steering wheel, upper and lower consoles with clock, map lights and deluxe door panels. The car was taken apart for paint only to then be left to sit due to the owner passing away. We acquired the car initially to use it as a parts car for a 68 GTE the we are restoring. Upon further inspection of the car it’s just simply too nice to cut up for parts. The body on this Cougar is straight as an arrow, all the panel gaps are tight like it came from the factory. None of the wiring has been hacked up, a benefit to the paint having been stripped is you can clearly see that the car has never been hit, all of the ac parts, pulleys, brackets, air cleaner, rear glass etc. all present. If you have a rusty GTE or G car than this would be a perfect candidate for a rebody. What you see pictured is everything that comes with the car. If you have any questions about the condition of the car don’t hesitate to ask. Winning bidder is required to send a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of auction close. The remaining fund can be processed through bank transfer, or preferably cash in person. Delivery within 500 miles of Phoenix AZ is available to winning bidder for a negotiable fee. Vehicle must be paid for in full prior to making arrangements for seller to deliver.