[63] For 1985, the waterfall-style grille was replaced with an egg-crate design (similar to Mercedes-Benz); the red taillamp lenses were replaced by a dark gray design. [9] This engine produced 210hp (2-bbl) and 230hp (4-bbl); the former became standard on the XR-7. Some cars are triple-black, but when you're a 1970s classic, it's hard to deny the appeal of triple-green. For 1979, though in its last year, the Cougar adopted several body revisions, with revised taillamps and body-color grille inserts, along with an electronic voltage regulator and a plastic battery tray. White Interior with Black. [18] Further safety upgrades included the addition of locking steering columns and high-backed bucket seats (replacing adjustable head restraints). [15] While available on any Cougar, the sunroof was not a popular option. Package A included: unique pinstriping, "turbine" style wheel covers, rocker panel moldings with simulated side scoops, and a remote-control racing-style side mirror. Phone #: (509) 406-5189. 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. Contact. Restored Car with a Beautiful Black finish. 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. CC-1605861. About this MERCURY COUGAR XR7. There were 101 Hertz Eliminators built in 1969, and 100 Hertz Eliminators built in 1970. [66] As an option, the Cougar was available with 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (standard on the Cougar XR7).[66]. No Accident or Damage Reported; 3+ Owners; Multiple Use; Service History. Woodgrain dash with tach and Rally clock in console. In line with the Designer Series from the Mark V, the latter option offered a color-coordinated exterior and interior, with a half-vinyl roof, padded "Continental" type rear deck, and Midnight Blue and Chamois interior with Tiffany carpeting. It's got everything you want in a car-except front-wheel drive, if you are a front-wheel-drive loyalist. Miles 59,868. The GS package focused on appearance, while the LS package offered luxury touches such as power windows, keyless entry external number pad, and other luxury trim touches. [55] For 1986, the V8 was changed to sequential fuel injection, increasing output to 150hp. The fourth generation was split into two model lines; the Cougar replaced the Montego (matching the Ford LTD II), with the Cougar XR7 paired with the Ford Thunderbird. 1997 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 V-8 42,700 REAL MILES FLORIDA CAR LOW LOW RESERVE. [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. 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. While retaining a common chassis, a primary objective for designers was to maximize the visual differentiation between the Thunderbird and Cougar. Intended for release as the third generation of the Ford Probe, the model line shifted to Mercury as its development neared completion. 92,392 Miles. Vibrant White Clearcoat Interior Graphite Leather *Driver/Passenger Air Bags *Side Impact Door Beams *5 mph Bumpers *Independent Rear Suspension *Rack & Pinion . 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 . This Stunning Mercury Cougar XR-7 Comes With A History Via: Mecum According to Mecum, this model comes from the Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant. Good old school exhaust. Ford of Venezuela marketed the Fox-platform Cougar from 1983 until 1986 as the Ford Cougar Brougham four-door sedan. 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. 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 351 Cleveland V8 $ 19,988 $ 347 /mo* 7,900 miles Engine: V8 351 Cleveland Drivetrain: RWD Price $4,603 below avg. The 1983 redesign of the Cougar was part of an extensive revision of the Ford and Mercury model ranges. 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. 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. For 1973, the four-barrel version of the 351 was dropped, leaving the two-barrel 351C (retuned to 168hp) and the 264hp 351CJ V8.[34]. [57] To further distinguish the model line from the Thunderbird, the 1987 Cougar received its own grille (with a large "cat" emblem), front bumper cover, and aerodynamic composite headlamps. [43], Fitted with much of the interior of the Montego coupe, the Cougar differed primarily in its instrument panel (fitted with a tachometer instead of a clock and other performance-related gauges) and upgraded options. To distinguish the model line from the Mustang, the Cougar adopted multiple design elements from larger Mercury vehicles. 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. 1,641 1995 MERCURY COUGAR XR7. 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). Ford also prepared two high-performance concept-only versions; one dubbed the "Eliminator", which was a supercharged version built with aftermarket available parts, and the other the "Cougar S", which featured new bodywork, all-wheel drive, and a 3.0L Duratec engine. For Mercury, its mid-size sedan range underwent a minor model revision, as the previous Cougar sedan/wagon adopted the Marquis nameplate (with the full-size Grand Marquis becoming a distinct model line for 1983). V-8 Transmission: 4-speed automatic EPA mileage: 17 m.p.g. [65] The trunk was fitted with a (non-functional) luggage rack.[65]. [25], The Cougar Sports Special package was offered only in 1969, and was only available on the Standard hardtop model Cougar. 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7, with MN CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE for sale in Copart Ham Lake, MN on 03-14-2023 Lot #71696***. During the development of MN12, Ford designers sought to develop increased differentiation between the Cougar and Thunderbird. Along with its shift in model segment, the sixth-generation Cougar (and the Thunderbird) marked the first large-scale use of aerodynamic-intensive design for an American automobile; the Cougar/Thunderbird were the first Ford vehicles developed using computer-aided design (CAD). Runs and drives, automatic transmission, original gauges and instrumentation work. [66] In following with the previous generation, LS-trim Cougars were fitted with digital instrumentation; the Cougar XR7 was fitted with an analog instrument panel. [66] To optimize its handling capabilities, the XR7 was fitted with many model-specific features. [54] Derived from the fifth-generation Cougar sedan, the Ford-badged Cougar Brougham was produced with the front and rear fascias of the 19831986 Mercury Marquis. Original Skyblue color, le, 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible. [69] In another 1994 change, the 4R70W electronically controlled version of the AOD 4-speed automatic was introduced for both the V6 and V8 engines. [53] The Cougar station wagon was offered in either GS trim or wood-grained Villager trim (the Mercury equivalent of a Ford Squire station wagon). Again sharing much of its bodyshell with the Ford Mustang, the Cougar began to shift away from a "plush pony car", taking on aspects of both sporty cars and luxury cars.[28]. The fourth-generation Cougar underwent a revision of its powertrain offerings, largely in the interest of fuel economy. 773 below average coupe 78,900 gasoline black automatic. Price: $8,500.00. Not sure what's wrong with it. "Sport Package" models of the V6 featured four-wheel vented disc brakes (from the Contour SVT), 16-inch alloy wheels, and the speed governor removed. Flowmaster exhaust. Priced $284 more than the equivalent Ford Mustang, the base price of the Cougar was $2,854 ($23,836 in 2021 dollars [4]); a fully-optioned Cougar XR-7 was $4,500 ($37,583 in 2021 dollars[4]), essentially matching the base price of the Ford Thunderbird. 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 American Classic This classic is a project car and is 75 percent restored. Check out the wide range of MERCURY COUGAR for sale in Australia. Export Cougars also have clear marker light lenses (in place of amber) and amber rear turn signals. City: Los Angeles, CA. [9][10] As a mid-year option, a 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air was introduced on April 1, 1968,[11] officially rated at 335hp. Interior Color White. There were four levels to the Sport Special package, with each adding additional features. 351 Windsor V8 motor that still has the factory . 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 project car. A total of 112 were made during its two-year production. [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). This XR7 has around 88,000 miles on it . As it was the final year of the generation, the rear bumper was largely unchanged, receiving only minor revisions to the taillamp lenses. Optional engines included: 428 Cobra Jet or Super Cobra Jet (both available with or without Ram-Air), and Boss 302 (available only with the Eliminator Option). While fitted with a redesigned front bumper, the third-generation Cougar adopted many design elements of its front fascia from the previous generation, carrying over a center-section waterfall grille opening bordered by horizontal-trimmed openings with four inset headlights (in contrast to the egg-crate grille of the Elite with twin headlights). Though sharing its front fascia with the standard Cougar, the XR-7 was distinguished with its own roofline (with its own hardtop-style windows), louvers on the opera windows, and its own rear fascia. For 1978, two new decor packages became available, the XR-7 Decor Option and the Midnight/Chamois Decor Option. XR7 Mercury Cougar. For 1978, the Cougar became a single trim level, with the Brougham returning as an option package. The only engine available in the 1994-1997 Cougar was Ford's modern and (generally) very reliable 4.6-liter SOHC Modular V8. For 1974, Lincoln-Mercury released the third-generation Mercury Cougar, introducing both design and marketing changes to the model line. Factory XR7. Exterior paint colors available for the 1970 Eliminator mimicked the "Grabber" colors in the Ford lineup and included: Competition Orange, Competition Yellow, Competition Blue, Competition Gold, Competition Green, and Pastel Blue. Mercury Cougar XR7 For Sale 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $19,900 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price Auction 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $58,000 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $165,000 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $29,950 Mercury Cougar XR7 s by Year 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Similar in size and performance, the Mercury Cyclone intermediate (derived from the Mercury Montego) was quickly overshadowed by the Cougar, leading Mercury to end sales of the Cyclone during 1972. Home Buy Salvage Cars Mercury Cougar Lot Details. This 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible gives you all of this with V8 power, factory-correct colors, and a value price. The redesign proved successful in the market; while still a decline over the first generation, the third generation increased sales by nearly 50% over its 1971-1973 predecessor.[41]. For the 1983 model year, Mercury introduced the sixth-generation Cougar. 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible 4-Speed that is finished in its factory color Medium Brown Metallic. The Wood Brothers Racing team with David Pearson and later Neil Bonnett was successful with the car and scored a number of victories until the body style became ineligible following the 1980 season. Over 4 weeks ago on USClassifieds4all. 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. With the electronic speed limiter removed, the top speed of the car was limited by drag and engine power in top gear at redline, around 135mph (217km/h). 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. [46][47], For the 1977 model year, Lincoln-Mercury released the fourth-generation Mercury Cougar, with two versions of the model line introduced. Sharing a chassis with the Ford Contour, the 1999 Cougar is the only version with no direct counterpart (though the model line was badged as a Ford Cougar for export). Good dash and good vinyl top. The upright notchback roofline underwent a major revision, with the controversial upswept quarter windows of the previous generation abandoned. This was also the first hatchback Cougar, and the first to have its own body, unshared by any Ford (except its European twin Ford Cougar). Good dash and good vinyl top. Centered around the design of the MN12 chassis was its use of four-wheel independent suspension in place of a live rear axle. The interior was also revised at this time and now included dual airbags with a wraparound style interior. Lot #46,945. Four exterior colors were available: white, bright blue metallic, competition orange, and bright yellow. Dealership Showcased. [63] As part of the introduction of the XR7, the model introduced an instrument panel including a tachometer and turbocharger boost gauge. 14,500 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 2,106 below average coupe gasoline green automatic The XR7 is equipped with the original 302 V-8, C-4 Automatic transmission, factory am radio, clock, factory power disc, power steering, air-condition, console,. Mercury Cougar is a nameplate applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by the Mercury division of Ford from 1967 until 1997 and from 1999 through 2002 model years. [25], For 1970, the standard engine for Eliminator became the 351C-4V. [63] For 1985, the interior underwent a complete redesign, with new door panels and dashboard; a redesigned rear seat expanded seating capacity to five passengers (four passengers with full-length console). buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. The vacuum to operate the headlight doors was provided by the engine and stored in a reservoir under the fender. [76] Distinguished by its use of Lincoln Mark VIII wheels, the 30th Anniversary Cougar featured model-specific C-pillar emblems, embroidered seat and floormat emblems; the option also included commemorative items shipped to the owner. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. [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. These Eliminators were ordered with the electric sunroof option, which was not available on Eliminators sold to the public. To mark its 20th year of production, the Cougar underwent an extensive mid-cycle revision for 1987. Styled with a roofline similar to the Thunderbird (and its Mark IV counterpart), the Cougar was not a true hardtop; while fitted with frameless door glass and lacking a fixed B-pillar, the rear side glass was fixed in place (did not retract). To make room for the updated 1999 Ford Mustang and all-new Ford Escort ZX2, the Contour-based Ford Probe continued into production, with Ford shifting the vehicle to the Lincoln-Mercury Division to adopt the Mercury Cougar name. For 1972, the Cougar underwent few substantial changes to the interior or exterior. Auction Location: MN - Ham Lake | Sale Date: 03/14/2023 - 12:00 PM CST On all Cougars, a vinyl roof was fitted as standard equipment.[42]. 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 the first time, Cougar's two-door models featured a fixed "B" pillar and a fixed steel frame around front door windows, as in the sedan. While the nameplate is associated with two-door coupes, at various times during its production, the Cougar was also marketed as a convertible, four-door sedan, station wagon, and a hatchback. Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. This car features the X-Code 390-2V V8 that produced 280hp. 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible Rare Q-Code 351 Cleveland 4 BBL V-8 Engine C-6 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Rare Medium Aqua Blue "Code #5137A" Exterior over White Interior White Convertible Power Soft Top One of Only 87 Produced with this Trim and Paint Combination for 1973 Rare XR-7 Convertible Special Purpose Vehicle Built and Used for Marketing the Cougar Model for Mercury Original . CC-1675542. 1978 mercury cougar xr7. [58], For its 1983 launch, the sixth-generation Cougar offered a 120hp 3.8L V6 from its predecessor as a standard engine; a 130hp 4.9L V8 made its return as an optional engine. runs great, was in garage for 30 years! [55] For 1985, 15-inch wheels became an option for the XR7. Bridgehampton, NY. 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].

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