A convertible body style was added to the model line, available for both standard and XR-7 trims; a power-operated top was standard.[17]. John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 19461975, Revised 4th Edition, page 546, Dave Epperson, Popular Hot Rodding's All About 1981 Cars, page 49, Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, shoulder belts (sash belt, shoulder harness), "Ford Motor Company Featured Story Fords Past, Present and Future Come to Carlisle", "History of Ford Swing-Away, Tilt-Away, and Tilt Steering Wheels", "A.O. 69 Mercury Cougar XR7 with bright yellow paint and a very clean black leather interior. Needs windshield, door speakers and body . Doors 2. Package B included the Package A items, as well as adding the interior Decor Group option, which featured upgraded seating surfaces and interior trim panels with door-mounted courtesy lights, and a "rim-blow" steering wheel. [55] For 1985, 15-inch wheels became an option for the XR7. Zn (2001 model year) available with special Zinc Yellow, special Visteon hood scoop, and spoiler. Join the auto auction to bid on this MERCURY COUGAR XR7, which has a MN - CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE. [2][7] A 289cuin (4.7L) V8 was offered with either a two-barrel (200hp) or a four-barrel carburetor (225hp); a 390cuin (6.4L) "Marauder" V8 was offered as an option, producing 320hp (GT).[8]. The car is powered by a supercharged 3.8-liter V6 paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and it is finished in black over red leather upholstery. Ford also sold this generation of Cougar in Europe and Australia as the Ford Cougar. Initially outranking its predecessor in sales, the eighth-generation Cougar (marketed towards younger buyers, similar to the ZX2) struggled to compete for sales against sedans (the Mercury Sable and Grand Marquis) in the Mercury model line. 1969. The 20th Anniversary Cougar included the 4.9L (302cuin) V8, sport-handling suspension with quad rear shocks (derived from the XR7), and 15-inch alloy wheels (from the Mustang GT, painted gold). city/25 m.p.g. These included the 351W-4V engine, a front air dam and body-colored rear spoiler, styled steel wheels (similar to the 1969 Mach 1 wheels), a black-out front grille, body-colored hood scoop (only functional with ram-air 428CJ engine), Eliminator-specific body side stripes in white or black (keyed to paint and trim color), left-hand remote-control racing-style side mirror, heavy-duty suspension, and a performance axle. The headlight doors use spiral torsion springs to make the headlamp doors stay open in the neutral position. [2] The Cougar was offered with nearly every Mercury option (including speed control), with the sole exception of power windows. New bumpers with sequential taillights. The 429 CID V8 was no longer offered, leaving the only engine choices as the 2- and 4-barrel version of the 351. Automatic Transmission,Power Steering,Drum Brakes.Factory air was replaced with new Vintage air package.New custom Auto Sound AM-FM radio. Serving as the counterpart of the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, the XR7 was fitted with a performance-oriented suspension, a turbocharged 2.3L engine (shared with the Turbo Coupe and Mustang SVO), blacked-out window trim, and full analog instrumentation. For the 1969 model year, the Cougar underwent a mid-cycle revision alongside its Mustang counterpart. Initially developed as a pony car, it replaced the Cyclone muscle car in the Mercury model line. The 289 was dropped entirely; a two-barrel 351 cubic-inch "Windsor" V8 became the standard engine for the Cougar, producing 250hp (2-bbl) and 290hp (4-bbl). We test-drove the 1994 Cougar XR7 with the new optional, 4.6-liter V-8. The seats underwent a redesign, with a full-width bench seat becoming standard; the 60/40 split bench seat became an option alongside the bucket-seat interior. Virtual Appointments Video Walkarounds Driveway Delivery Champion Auto Sales II INC Rochester, NY 1973 Mercury Cougar $ 26,900 $ 467 /mo* 50,000 miles Days Listed 121 The 429 V8 was dropped, leaving the Cougar with three versions of the 351C V8. CC-1605861. Auction Location: MN - Ham Lake | Sale Date: 03/14/2023 - 12:00 PM CST This 1968 Mercury Cougar is Powered by a 428 Ram Air V8 Engine Paired with a Manual Transmission. Concave taillamp lenses remained but with revised trim bezels, in addition to revised side marker lights. The interior was also revised at this time and now included dual airbags with a wraparound style interior. $99/mo est. Mercury offered the XR7-G package with several motors from which the buyer could choose. [21], For 1968, the GT-E was introduced above the Cougar GT. The bodysides received wide body-colored cladding. **We do have a showroom . [58] For 1987, the XR7 dropped the turbocharged engine (and 5-speed manual transmission) in favor of the 4.9L V8. To better accommodate big-block engines (such as the Ford 429), the Mustang/Cougar chassis was widened 3 inches; the front track was widened from 58.1 to 61.5 inches (only an inch narrower than the Panther-chassis Grand Marquis[30]).[31]. Always garaged. [40] In a model consolidation, all third-generation Cougars were offered under a single XR-7 trim level, as the GT and Eliminator editions were retired. $32,000 (OBO) Featured Private Seller. The body of the third-generation Cougar saw few changes throughout its production; for 1975, the front bumper was updated with the functional addition of two cooling slots below the grille. The second-generation Cougar is the final version derived from the Ford Mustang and the final version offered as a convertible. Please note, the following damage may be present on the vehicle: BURN and FRONT END, which can be viewed more closely by examining the photos included on this page. There were 2,250 Eliminators built in 1969. In place of a split grille, the front fascia was styled with a prominent center section (in line with the Mercury Cyclone and Ford Thunderbird) including a waterfall-style grille. [2] In contrast to the Mustang, the Cougar was initially released solely as a two-door hardtop. A high-performance Cougar S (not to be confused with the concept) was discussed in the press, which was essentially a Cougar with a Contour SVT engine; however, this version never made it into production. Two 351 cubic-inch V8s were carried over from the previous Cougar, including the standard 351 Cleveland and optional 351CJ "Cobra Jet" V8s. The 19992002 Cougars were available with two engine options, the 2.0L Zetec straight-4 engine with 125hp (93kW; 127PS), and the 2.5L Duratec V6 with 170hp (127kW; 172PS). In 1968, Bud Moore took his Cougars NASCAR racing in the newly formed Grand American series. [2] The model line was marketed as having "European" style and features. In what would prove disastrous, the Cougar saw little to no differentiation from its Ford Thunderbird and Ford Granada counterparts, with the XR-7 externally distinguished only by its grille, exposed headlamps, taillamps, and trunk lid. Mercury gave the Cougar XR7 some unique styling details to separate it from the ordinary Cougar coupe, but unlike the Thunderbird's distinctive basket handle B-pillar, the Cougar XR7's were barely noticeable from most angles and . For 1991, the Cougar underwent a slight facelift, with new headlamps, taillamps, and front bumper; the facelift is distinguished by a smaller grille (19891990 versions extend above the headlamps). While the fourth-generation Cougar XR-7 had proven successful in the marketplace, the design elements fell out of proportion on a radically smaller car, leading to negative reception. . For 1977, the Cougar was introduced in three trim levels: a base trim level and a Brougham trim (for wagons, a wood-paneled Villager trim was offered). [60], For its 1983 launch, to lower production costs, the sixth-generation Cougar was required to carry over interior parts from the 19801982 Cougar XR7, including a modified dashboard; an analog instrument panel was standard, with a digital instrument panel offered as an option. In 1967, NASCAR race car builder, Bud Moore, campaigned Mercury Cougars in the Trans-Am Series with Ford Motor Company factory support. [71], 1997 Mercury Cougar 30th Anniversary Edition, At its launch, the seventh-generation Mercury Cougar retained the same model trims as before, with the LS geared towards luxury and convenience features and the XR7 geared towards performance and handling. Sharing a chassis with the Thunderbird (and the Lincoln Mark VIII), the model line was produced as a two-door coupe through the 1997 model year. While again derived from the Fox-platform underpinnings of the previous generation, the new model line served as the replacement of the Cougar XR-7, as the Cougar reverted to its early 1970s role of a "luxury sports coupe" (again a counterpart of the Ford Thunderbird). [66] To optimize its handling capabilities, the XR7 was fitted with many model-specific features. 1978 mercury cougar xr7. To distinguish the model line from the Montego MX Brougham, the Cougar was fitted with C-pillar opera windows. [66][72][73] To differentiate the XR7 from the LS, the model was fitted with sport seats, two-spoke sport steering wheel, and full analog instrumentation. In a break from the previous generation, hidden headlamps were abandoned (replaced by four exposed headlamps). Serving as the replacement for the Ford Probe, the first front-wheel drive Cougar shifted market segments from two-door personal luxury coupe to three-door sport compact, introducing the first Mercury sport hatchback coupe since the 1986 Mercury Capri. This car features the X-Code 390-2V V8 that produced 280hp. For 1991, a 200hp (149kW) version of the 4.9L (302cuin) Windsor 5.0 was introduced featuring a redesigned intake manifold to allow sufficient underhood clearance. 1973 Mercury Cougar. For the first time, the model line was offered solely with automatic transmissions. The Eliminator Option blacked-out exterior trim expanded from the front grille to include the hood scoop and tail light bezels. In 1998, Ford launched the Cougar at the 1998 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. I put new gas tank, fuel pump, fuel sender, battery, newer holley carb and newer tires. Largely a performance-oriented appearance package, the XR-7G project was assigned to Shelby Automotive, with the conversions performed at the A.O. [55] While styled with a notchback roofline, the 1983 Cougar was far sleeker than the 1982 Cougar XR7, reducing its coefficient of drag from 0.50 to 0.40[56][55] In 1987, the sixth-generation Cougar underwent a mid-cycle revision with additional aerodynamic improvements, reducing its drag coefficient to 0.36. One of the few American model lines that would eschew downsizing during the mid-1970s, the Cougar grew in size, sharing its body with the Mercury Montego and the later introduced Ford (Gran Torino) Elite. Under the hood is the very desirable "S code" 390-4V. 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 - full technical specs sheet, including performance data, economy and emissions, dimensions, weight and engine particulars." Mercury Cougar XR7, 1996 MY Cougar. The Cougar XR7-G started life as the high-option XR-7 as produced in the Dearborn Assembly Plant in late 1967 through early 1968. [78] Without the Mercury brand in Europe and Australia, Ford marketed the Cougar as the Ford Cougar through Ford of Europe and Ford of Australia from 1999 to 2002. title status: clean. During much of its production, the Cougar followed tradition within the Mercury division, marketed as a Mercury counterpart of a Ford vehicle. [20] In addition to a signature decal, the option package included turbine-style wheel covers and a chrome engine dress-up kit. For its eighth generation, the Cougar returned for the 1999 model year as a sports compact hatchback. [65] Along with a limited-slip rear axle, the only options offered were a power moonroof, power antenna, illuminated entry, keyless entry, automatic climate control, and an engine block heater. [2] Far exceeding initial sales projections, the Cougar would account for nearly 40% of the 1967 sales of the entire Lincoln-Mercury division. [45], For 1976, the Cougar saw minor revisions to the interior. 289cid/200hp 2bbl 8-cyl. Year 1975. As a revision of the rear bodywork of station wagons was deemed too extensive, the Cougar wagon adopted the 1977 front fascia with the body shell of the previous Montego wagon. They also came with 17-inch machined wheels, the same as the XRs without the black paint on the center spokes. [57], The 2.3L inline-four was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission; a 3-speed automatic transmission was optional. The body sides were styled with a wide side molding matching the bumper rub strips (a design added to the 1975 Grand Marquis). In contrast to the Montego, the rear fascia Cougar was fitted with a center panel matching the taillights (also hiding the fuel cap), along with vertically-slatted chrome trim (similar to the first-generation Cougar). The first front-wheel drive Cougar was designed with a fully independent multilink suspension. [55], As with the previous generation, 14-inch wheels and tires were standard, with Michelin TRX tires and metric-size wheels as an option (shared with the Thunderbird and Capri/Mustang). Mileage 62,946 miles below avg. 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT Initially developed as a rebadged version of the Mustang, the 1967 Cougar received its own body design from the ground up, though the popular "long-hood, short-deck" proportions of the Mustang remained. 1970 mercury cougar XR7 - $6,000 (johnslanding) Largely a counterpart of the Ford Mustang Mach 1 and Ford Boss 302 Mustang, the Cougar Eliminator replaced the Cougar GT as the performance-trim Cougar on April 1, 1969. 773 below average coupe 78,900 gasoline black automatic. After skipping the 1998 model year, Mercury introduced the eighth-generation Mercury Cougar for the 1999 model year at the 1998 Los Angeles Auto Show. The taillights adapted simpler trim, set horizontally within the bumper (in line with full-size Mercury vehicles). For 1984, the XR7 made its return after a year-long hiatus. A Cougar "running cat" badge replaced the Mercury crest emblem on the fuel door, and a passenger-side racing-style mirror was added. While de-emphasized as the model line shifted away from high performance, the GT option package remained an option, including upgraded suspension, tires, and engine cooling components. The straight-lined body sides transitioned toward Coke bottle styling, distinguished by a sweeping body crease sloping down from the hood line to the rear wheels; while the roofline saw little change to its design, the vent windows were deleted. As its Boss Mustang counterpart was dropped, Mercury discontinued the racing-oriented Cougar Eliminator. As a result of the longer wheelbase, the rear overhang was shortened. It's got everything you want in a car-except front-wheel drive, if you are a front-wheel-drive loyalist. Lot #46,945. [citation needed] While this was considered attainable given enough road, the automatic transmission version could not reach this speed without significant engine modification. [68] Offered as an option on the Cougar LS, the V8 replaced the supercharged V6 in the XR7 (which also marked the end of the 5-speed manual in the MN12 Cougar). To improve the crashworthiness, the design added three inches to the overall length. With the optional 351 cubic-inch, 4-barrel V8, the '70 Mercury Cougar XR-7 boasted 300 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, with rear-wheel drive and an available 4-speed manual gearbox. The model line was fitted with front disc and rear drum brakes, with power-assisted brakes becoming standard in 1973. Mercury Cougar Xr7 - Etsy Mercury Cougar Xr7 (161 Results) Price ($) 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7-351 cu in V-8 A Class by Itself-Original Magazine Ad OriginalAutoAds (545) $9.95 Poster Wall Art Print | Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Hand Drawn Vintage Detroit Muscle Car HubcapsAndDogviews (12) $18.50 Model Cougar. The sixth generation Cougar (replacing the XR7) reverted the model line solely to the two-door coupe body style. For 1974, Lincoln-Mercury released the third-generation Mercury Cougar, introducing both design and marketing changes to the model line. 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 American Classic This classic is a project car and is 75 percent restored. The price of the XR7-G Option package was $823.35, which included the price of required items: Power Steering and AM Radio with Antenna. Some cars are triple-black, but when you're a 1970s classic, it's hard to deny the appeal of triple-green. Phone #: (509) 406-5189. 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible 4-Speed that is finished in its factory color Medium Brown Metallic. For its third and fourth generations, the Cougar adopted the chassis of the Ford Torino intermediate. Other features included a model-specific trunk lid and C-pillar badging and an imitation trunk lid luggage rack. For 1974, four engines were offered for the Cougar. To expand potential competition for the model line, Ford benchmarked the design of the Cougar against the quartet of GM A-body coupes, placing the model line in competition with the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. A four-barrel "street" version of the Boss 302 produced 290hp, while a 2x4-barrel "racing" version was officially rated at the same 290hp. During the production of the fifth-generation Cougar, the Cougar XR-7 was produced solely as a two-door coupe, with the mid-size Cougar produced as a two-door notchback coupe and a four-door sedan. Externally, the LS was given chrome window trim while the XR7 was nearly monochromatic with black window trim. As part of the model line revision, the Ford Mondeo platform was no longer used in North America until its consolidation with the 2013 Ford Fusion; the Mercury Cougar was effectively left without a donor platform. . [66] While proportioned differently, wraparound headlamps and taillamps were modeled similarly to the Mercury Sable. [9][10] As a mid-year option, a 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air was introduced on April 1, 1968,[11] officially rated at 335hp. C6 with shift kit. And this one keeps up its appeal in modern times with solid investments in the shining paint, A/C interior, and upgraded V8 power. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The 4.9L V8 option was withdrawn from the Fox platform, leaving the 4.2L engine as the sole V8 offering for both the Cougar and Cougar XR-7. Interior Color White. SOLD Back Full Gallery. To signify his association with Lincoln-Mercury, the XR7-G (G=Gurney) was introduced as an option for 1968. Box has shelf wear and plastic has some scuffs and scratches. Evoking the flagship Continental Mark V, the rear fascia was given a (vestigial) continental tire trunk lid (with a trapezoidal design) and horizontal taillights similar to the Continental Mark IV. The 1999 Cougar shared the Ford CDW27 world-car platform introduced by the Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique. Also, two transaxle options were available: the manual Ford MTX-75 transmission or the automatic Ford CD4E transmission (available in the US with either engine, although the I4/automatic combination was extremely rare; supposedly only 500 Cougars were built with the I4/auto). 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7, with MN CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE for sale in Copart Ham Lake, MN on 03-14-2023 Lot #71696***. This 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 was first delivered to Ken Ellegard Lincoln-Mercury of Colorado Springs in Colorado, and it was acquired in December 1995 by the seller. For 1971, a 240hp 351 Cleveland two-barrel V8 was the standard engine with a 351C four-barrel V8 as an option. A 1967-1970 Cougar in this condition might . With the exception of Ford Blue Oval badging replacing Cougar emblems on the exterior and interior, both Ford and Mercury versions are essentially identical.
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