Rare Leather - All doc's since new - 77,000 original miles - Beautiful Survivor

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The body and paint are in very nice condition and mostly day-one original with minor spot blends. Decades ago the driver side door was replaced due to very minor damage. The paint match is excellent. The finish holds a nice shine over the entire car. Body panel fit, aps and alignment are excellent. All trim and both bumpers are also fitting perfectly. Doors close and latch tightly with the push of a finger. Even after 47 years there are no dents or ugly scratches. I had a handful of tiny door dings removed by a skilled craftsman with no repainting! Paint has worn thin on a few edges from years of waxing and buffing (photos provided) and there are some very small chips that only show upon close inspection but the Lime Frost Green is nothing short of impressive. The car is rust-free. Chrome, mblems, adges, xterior moldings, ail lights and the grille are all gorgeous original items. There is no pitting or tarnish to mention. All brightwork is beautiful. Every piece of glass is also original and crystal clear including the factory Carlite windshield. There is one rock chip on the windshield but it is low and out of vision and not the type that will crack. I didn't dare replace that original glass. The original vinyl top is also in impressive condition with only one minor flaw in the lower left corner (photo provided within display) The overall appearance of the car is outstanding. Whether it's a seasoned car enthusiast or just a passer by, he flattering comments are non-stop. I'm not the only one that smiles when near this car. Just like going back in time.

Even the driver seat is near perfect. Only one notable flaw on the upper edge. That is typical and occurred when these cars were only a few years old. A seat spring causes this blem, ot actual wear. The leather bucket seats are gorgeous and still glove soft. Again, nheard of. The Dark Ivy interior is 100% factory, ay-one original. NO repairs or replacements. Seats, oor panels, ear side panels, eadliner, ackage tray, teering wheel and the entire dashboard are all MINT and it smells like vintage leather. Even the carpet is original and in wonderful shape. A nicer original interior cannot be found. That statement comes from the Cougar Pro's.

Yes, he original vacuum operated headlight doors open and close just like new and still hold vacuum after sitting for extended periods. Again, nheard of. This car is the exception to so many rules.

Tail lights and the original sequential turn signals work flawlessly. No upgrades! Original equipment functioning perfectly.

Yes, ll three sequential turn lights work in proper order. It was impossible to capture all of them with my camera.

That is the original issue 1968 License plate. I have the rear plate as well. Currently, he car is registered with permanent collector vehicle plates.

Even the back-up's work perfectly.

This is the only notable exterior blem.

Original paint has worn on the top edge of the driver side quarter.

Factory door guards have been on since new. And, ven the original rocker moldings are outstanding. They are NOT thin reproductions. Typical tiny rock chips.

The original vinyl top is extremely nice. I could have made it gloss black in 5 minutes with any number of conditioner products. It's correct and impressive the way it is.

These vinyl tops shrink slowly over time and get tight, hen all it takes is pushing a little too hard while washing to cause a tiny tear. It is typical and all but unavoidable. This has remained unchanged for 20+ years.

The only exterior chrome that shows the slightest dullness or fading of any kind is this wing vent window housing. Everything else is mint original.

The rear bumper is like new. The line is just the reflection of a crack in my driveway. Also, f you look closely you can see me kneeling down to snap this pic. Hello

Although the paint on the car is actually very nice I could have touched-up the handful of small chips that show on close inspection. I'm proud of how this car represents it's 47 years and didn't feel compelled to put makeup on an already beautiful girl. Just my opinion.

These badges are NEVER this pristine.

Even the rubber that mounts behind both bumpers is still soft.

Original Carlite windshield.

All windows roll up and down properly. A little stiff from a lack of use but they work correctly.

Please note- A new factory correct antenna is included. Only a Cougar expert would realize this one is from Montgomery Ward 35 years ago. Of course, on at Classic Cougar noticed and made me buy a correct one.

Please notice how bright everything is in the interior. The sun has hardly gotten to this car. All of the simulated woodgrain, he steering wheel, tc... Everything is beautiful. Each and every switch, nob and lever functions perfectly. The toggles for the accessory lights, ll gauges, eater, ipers, orn and even the radio operate like new.

Original dash pad is MINT!

The radio bezel is showing reflections in this photo, OT defects or pitting. All interior trim, hrome, tc, s gorgeous and near perfection.

The gauges are bright and like new. The orange band that runs from 70 to 120 on the speedometer is always faded or invisible on these cars by now. Not on this car.

Only notable interior flaw as mentioned previously.

With one finger on the steering wheel at 70.

This tiny blister located on the bottom of the drivers door is the only of it's kind on the entire car.

Original trunk is mint. That is the original mat, ardboard tail light covers, tc... They show slight age and wear but for original they are excellent.

This tar paper covered cardboard sound deadener is always in a 1000 pieces if it's present at all. Normally, t's simply gone and put in the trash years ago. It is amazing in this car. Moisture has never plagued this area or any other on the car.

Not much worth bragging about here unless you're a purest like myself. Engine compartment represents originality on a grand scale.

The original 302-V8 with factory 4 barrel option performs well. It starts easily and has crisp throttle response. Please look closely at all of these engine bay photos. Much of what you see here are 47 year old, actory installed components. Even many of the soft rubber vacuum hoses and vapor lines are original. In fact, t's somewhat frightening to see all of these original things still in place but kind of neat at the same time. Items have been replaced and serviced over the years in order to keep the car maintained but much is still 47 years old. Just incredible.

Original 1968 fuel pump. The Cougar experts say it shouldn't work, ut, t does!! So cool.

Both shock towers are like new. This car has never taken a hard corner or experienced abuse of any kind, ver.

Ugly photo, ight? Not really. Look closely at the red positive battery cable. It's original!!! That comes from the guys at WCCC.

Two purposes for this photo. 1- Original negative cable is still intact. 2- That white paper is what remains of an assembly line sticker noting the positive end of the battery. These generally wore off within a few years.

Another sticker for the guys on down the assembly line. This one is on the cowl.

Typical battery crud.

The mechanical components of the car are currently working very well. As mentioned above, he motor runs smoothly without misses or any odd noises just like a low mileage and tight 302 should. The transmission shifts perfectly. No slips or delays between gears and even the kick-down into passing gear operates correctly. -PLEASE NOTE- All systems are functioning properly. Engine, ransmission, rakes, uspension and electrical are all working just fine. But, large portion of this cars appeal is it's low mileage and originality. With that said, any of these items are 47 years old and it's a miracle that all of them are still working! I have inspected the car to the best of my ability from top to bottom and front to back. Incredibly, verything still looks good and the car drives beautifully. Other than little things and installing brand new tires (previous tires were like new but the Sears radials were from 1986) I have had to do nothing to the car in order to enjoy it and feel safe. I don't hesitate driving her whenever the mood hits me. However, ommon sense would dictate that a comprehensive going over be done before any long trips or every day driving.

The buck-tag data plate is still right where the boys attached it 47 years ago. These are often missing.

Factory Autolite 4 barrel carburetor.

The undersides are what we pray to find. Lightly undercoated when new. Rust-free. No ugly corrosion or scale of any kind. Dust and cobwebs, es. Never exposed to a salted road.

Even the rust-prone torque boxes that are on all Cougars and Mustangs are mint on this car.

Minor grease and fluid residue can be seen on the mechanical components. Nothing out of the ordinary or unexpected. No puddles on my garage floor. Maybe a drip or two over time. Nothing of concern.

To the novice maybe this picture doesn't mean much. To those with experience it shows the backside of a gorgeous quarter panel. Another rust-prone area for Cougars and Mustangs. Both sides are perfect.

When I said documentation that's exactly what I meant. A file 3 inches thick will come with the car that documents her life. An extra set of original keys too.

Service doc's, wnercard, uck-tag, oor tag, wners manual, itle and the VIN attached at the right side of the windshield all match. Paperwork that transfers smoothly anywhere in the U.S. and exactly what the border and customs folk's hope to see. I have it all.