The Bosch-sourced sunroof assemblies were installed by the American Sunroof Corporation in Southgate, Michigan. [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. The 1999 Cougar shared the Ford CDW27 world-car platform introduced by the Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique. 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7. Does not run. highway Base price:. **We do have a showroom . To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Mercury Cougar, in 1992, the 25th Anniversary Mercury Cougar was an option package (nearly exclusively on XR7 models). For its fifth and sixth generations, the Cougar was downsized, adopting the compact Fox chassis. While fenders and doors are common between the two vehicles, in comparison to the 19831987 generation, fewer visible parts are shared.[66]. For 1978, the engine lineup was carryover; for 1979, the 400 was discontinued. While retaining a common chassis, a primary objective for designers was to maximize the visual differentiation between the Thunderbird and Cougar. 67 Cougar XR7,289 V8, 4 barrel Carb. [58] For 1987, the XR7 dropped the turbocharged engine (and 5-speed manual transmission) in favor of the 4.9L V8. To mark its 20th year of production, the Cougar underwent an extensive mid-cycle revision for 1987. In total, Mercury produced 5,002 20th Anniversary Cougars; 800 were reserved for Canada.[65]. New listings are added daily. As a result of the wider interior, all Cougars were fitted with a center console with a floor-mounted shifter. The only engine available in the 1994-1997 Cougar was Ford's modern and (generally) very reliable 4.6-liter SOHC Modular V8. 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. [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]. Optional engines included: 390-4V, 428 Cobra Jet or Super Cobra Jet (both available with or without Ram-Air), and Boss 302 (available only with the Eliminator Option). CLEAN CALIFORNIA TI . The Cougar XR-7 also returned as a personal luxury coupe, now a counterpart of the Ford Thunderbird, a pairing that lasted through 1997. [46][47], For the 1977 model year, Lincoln-Mercury released the fourth-generation Mercury Cougar, with two versions of the model line introduced. Model Cougar. The 429 CID V8 was no longer offered, leaving the only engine choices as the 2- and 4-barrel version of the 351. 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. While coupes had traditionally been offered in Lincoln-Mercury dealerships for several decades, the shift of the Cougar to the sports compact segment presented a challenge to sales personnel acquainted with marketing luxury-segment vehicles to new-car buyers along with attracting younger buyers into Mercury showrooms. 244 vehicles matched Now showing page 4 of 17. 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. 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 For 1968, the Cougar saw revisions related to compliance with federal safety mandates, adding side marker lights and front outboard shoulder belts (sash belt, shoulder harness). Alongside its Thunderbird counterpart, the XR-7 entered the mid-size segment for the first time, shedding 15 inches in length, 4 inches in width, and approximately 900 pounds of curb weight (depending on the powertrain). There were 2,268 Eliminators built in 1970. Equipment Additional Info Shipping Weight: 3005 lbs Vehicle Length: 190 in Wheelbase - Inches: 111 in Model specs Body styles 2dr Hardtop Coupe Engine types 8-cyl. The Sports Special could be combined with any available engine. This GOLD 1970 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 is part of our AUTOMOBILE vehicles. 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. In what would be used as a design feature for the model line through 2002, the "cat's head" emblem made its first appearance. 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. [35] For 1973, the GT option was discontinued. As an option, five-passenger seating was offered with front bucket seats (with vinyl upholstery) and a center console with a floor-mounted transmission shifter. Rot free 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 project. Rebuilt automatic transmission New V8 engine with 150 miles New brakes and brake lines New carpet New headlin more Over 4 weeks ago on Americanlisted $12,500 1967 Mercury Cougar Xr7 390 V8 Loaded CA Blk Plate Car Exc Driver L@@K Miami, FL Flowmaster exhaust. new. 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 the 1980 model year, Mercury downsized the Cougar XR-7. 1997 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 V-8 42,700 REAL MILES FLORIDA CAR LOW LOW RESERVE. The Cougar's body, and the New Edge idea in general, was introduced as a concept called the Mercury MC2 in 1997 and was considered a bigger version of the European Ford Puma. $15,999. Starting as a 1962 design proposal for the T-5 project (the Ford Mustang), Lincoln-Mercury sought to produce its own version of the vehicle. 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. 1973 Mercury Cougar. [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. Make Mercury. Largely a performance-oriented appearance package, the XR-7G project was assigned to Shelby Automotive, with the conversions performed at the A.O. A heavy exterior revision of the 19741976 generation, the fourth generation was marketed against the introduction of downsized competitors. [33], For 1972, Ford adopted SAE net horsepower ratings, leading to a numerical decrease in advertised engine output. The $185 upgrade to the XR-7 brought further European influence; in addition to a (simulated) wood-trim dashboard, full instrumentation (black-face gauges), toggle switches, and an overhead console; if so equipped, the automatic transmission was fitted with a T-handle console shifter. The Cougar XR7, like the Thunderbird, was the higher positioned personal luxury car version of the Cougar/LTD II. While its exterior footprint changed negligibly, in a major change, the wheelbase was expanded nine inches to 113 inches (longer than a Mercedes-Benz 560SEC). Phone #: (509) 406-5189. White. As part of the shift to the wider MN12 chassis, the Cougar again became a 5-passenger vehicle (for the first time since 1982). The hidden headlamps were retained; the mechanism shifted its power from dual vacuum actuators to a single, centrally-located vacuum actuator. White Interior with Black. 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 American Classic This classic is a project car and is 75 percent restored. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. 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 what would become a long-running tradition for the Mercury brand, 1981 marked the debut of GS and LS trim lines for both the mid-size and XR-7 Cougars. For 1975, the Cougar saw revisions to its engine range. [13] The first Lincoln-Mercury vehicle with hidden headlamps, Cougar headlight doors were powered by dual vacuum actuators (one for each headlight door), with vacuum provided by the engine and stored in a reservoir under the fender. This was the weapon of choice for sixty-two XR7-G buyers. Replacing the Mercury Montego, the standard Cougar now served as the Mercury intermediate model line (slotted between the Mercury Monarch and Mercury Marquis), serving as the Mercury counterpart of the Ford LTD II (replacing the Torino/Gran Torino), introducing the first Cougar sedans and station wagons. For 1978, the Cougar became a single trim level, with the Brougham returning as an option package. For its third and fourth generations, the Cougar adopted the chassis of the Ford Torino intermediate. Sharing its roofline with the Mustang hardtop, the Cougar received a large "flying buttress" C-pillars, extending into the rear fenders. Internally designated T-7, the first-generation Cougar shared its chassis with the 1967 revision of the Ford Mustang. This 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible gives you all of this with V8 power, factory-correct colors, and a value price. Cougar also received a special option package (styled by fashion designer Pauline Trigre), including a houndstooth-patterned vinyl roof and matching upholstery; the roof and upholstery were available together or separately, in either brown-and-black houndstooth or white-and-black houndstooth check patterns. The bodysides received wide body-colored cladding. 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). 1970 mercury cougar XR7 - $6,000 (johnslanding) The mid-size Cougar shared its 105.5-inch wheelbase with the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr, the launch vehicles of the Fox platform. 6 4 Photos. [2][6] The Cougar has a longer wheelbase than the Mustang, extended 3 inches to 111 inches. XR7 Mercury Cougar. 69 Mercury Cougar XR7 with bright yellow paint and a very clean black leather interior. Classifieds for Classic Mercury Cougar XR7. [62], The exterior design of the sixth-generation Cougar was designed largely in response to the negative market response to the introduction of the fifth-generation Cougar. A change to the position of the rear axle necessitated a new rocker panel length and rear quarter sheet metal as compared to the 1969 model, although these changes are not visually apparent. [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). LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME. 1,641 1995 MERCURY COUGAR XR7. A total of 619 Cougars were built with the XR7-G package. [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). [25], For 1971, Lincoln-Mercury released the second-generation Mercury Cougar. The second-generation Cougar carried over both the hardtop and convertible body styles from its predecessor. [22] Offering a racing-derived 390hp 427 V8 (paired solely with a 3-speed automatic[9]), the GT-E received its own badging, quad exhaust, argent lower body paint delineated by chrome trim, and a redesigned grille; power front disc brakes were standard. Contact. With the change to the 428CJ engine for the GT-E, the 4-speed manual transmission was also made available for the GT-E package.[24]. I will delete ad when it's sold. This was nearly as costly as the most expensive 1972 Mercury Montego, the GT. Paint Quality Original Paint. The Cougar XR7 was offered with two V8 engines. $99/mo est. Mercury offered the XR7-G package with several motors from which the buyer could choose. The sixth generation Cougar (replacing the XR7) reverted the model line solely to the two-door coupe body style. 773 below average coupe 78,900 gasoline black automatic. It was also to be sold in Europe as the Ford Cougar ST200. [25], For 1970, the standard engine for Eliminator became the 351C-4V. Interior upgrades included: Hi-Back bucket seats (Eliminator-only for 1969 model year), and unique "black camera case" instrument panels with full instrumentation (including visual warning lights and gauges, tachometer, trip odometer, and rallye clock). Smith facility. Intended for a 1998 model year launch, the new Probe shifted its design from the Mazda MX-6 to a platform shared with the Ford Contour. The 8 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally . By the mid-1990s, Ford engineers had completed design work on the third generation of the Ford Probe. [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. [12] While sales material showed the Boss 429 as an optional engine for the Cougar Eliminator, the Cougar was never offered to the public with the Boss 429 engine; two Boss 429 standard hardtop Cougars were produced as factory drag cars for "Fast Eddie" Schartman and "Dyno Don" Nicholson. As Mercury revised its model line during the 1990s, the Cougar became the sole two-door model offered by the division. In a strategy similar to that taken for 1977, the standard Cougar returned for 1981 in place of the Monarch in the Mercury product line (sharing its body with the redesigned Ford Granada). Offered solely as a standard Cougar hardtop (not available as convertible nor XR-7), the Eliminator was offered with all available Cougar engines, with the 351-4V as the standard engine (Windsor in 1969 and Cleveland in 1970) and the Boss 302 engine exclusive to the Eliminator. Runs and drives, automatic transmission, original gauges and instrumentation work. 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. [69] For 1997, the Cougar received a new instrument panel (similar to the Taurus/Sable), with cupholders added to the center console;[70] several items were removed as part of de-contenting, including the courtesy lamps, underhood light, and a glove box light. All engines were paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Join the auto auction to bid on this MERCURY COUGAR XR7, which has a MN - CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE. Smith - 1910s-present - Milwaukee, Wisconsin & 1964-1970s, Ionia, Michigan", "Welcome to the Mercury Cougar XR-7G Registry", "1969 Sports Special | the Cougar Club of America", 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Hardtop 351-4V V-8 4-speed (man. [13] A minor grille revision was one of the only exterior changes to the car from the 1971 models. 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. Virtually all original equipment '73 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible. [9] At mid-year, a lower compression 289 was again available. As part of the 1989 redesign, the MN12 chassis was powered solely by a 3.8L V6, as the lowered hoodline of the MN12 was too low to fit the 4.9L (302cuin) V8, making it the first time a V8 was not available in the Cougar or Thunderbird. This 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 up for auction by Bonhams was one of three used during the filming of 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," the one-and-done film starring George Lazenby that's. White, 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible 4-SpeedPresenting this rare 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible, 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 2 Door Sedan | 93290 Miles Showing | Title Will Be Marked Miles Exempt | 302. [9] A two-barrel "Marauder 390P" was introduced for non-GT Cougars, producing 280hp. 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 1984, the hood ornament was replaced by a flat hood emblem. 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7. The second-generation Cougar is the final version derived from the Ford Mustang and the final version offered as a convertible. portland > multnomah co > . [66] With the exception of the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford MN12 chassis marked its first use in a mass-produced front-engine rear-drive American automobile. During 1968, the 289 was temporarily substituted with the 302cuin (4.9L) V8 designed for the new federal emissions standards. For the 1983 model year, Mercury introduced the sixth-generation Cougar. The upright notchback roofline underwent a major revision, with the controversial upswept quarter windows of the previous generation abandoned. [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. In 1998, Ford launched the Cougar at the 1998 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. CC-1605861. 4) (model since September 1970 for North America U.S.) car specifications & performance data review, "Detailed specs review of 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis LS (trailer towing pkg.) 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. The naturally aspirated V6 was paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the supercharged V6 was offered with a 5-speed manual (with the automatic as an option). The year 1967 was sensational for Lincoln-Mercury, with the introduction of Cougar exceeding all sales forecast expectations. >>1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Wheelbase: 113 inches Length: 199.9 inches Engine: 4.6-liter, 205-h.p. Not sure what's wrong with it. [64] Shared with the Mustang GT, the Cougar received new 15-inch wheels, becoming the standard alloy wheel design for 1988. [12] The 390 was offered solely as a 320hp four-barrel. As the sixth-generation Mercury Cougar had proved successful in the marketplace, the 1989 redesign of the Cougar was largely an evolution of the previous generation, with updates of many previous design elements. Auction Location: MN - Ham Lake | Sale Date: 03/14/2023 - 12:00 PM CST As its Boss Mustang counterpart was dropped, Mercury discontinued the racing-oriented Cougar Eliminator. The Cougar retains the XR7-specific wheels that still look sharp all these years later, and surprisingly sporty. 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). Shared with the Fairmont/Zephyr and Mustang/Capri, a 2.3L inline-4 was the standard engine, with a 3.3L inline-6 and a 4.2L V8 offered as options; the four and six-cylinder engines were paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
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