1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Very Rare 351C 4V & 4 speed
Make: | Mercury |
Model: | Cougar |
Year: | 1970 |
Mileage: | 52500 |
VIN: | 0f93M570386 |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Fort Sumner, New Mexico, United States |
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Private seller |
Description of 1970 Mercury Cougar |
Up for sale is one very rare, nearly 100%, original condition XR7 M-Code Cougar.This car is, 1 of only108 with thesought after (1970) 351C 4V. This is the only year made with the factory4 barrelintake, and the higher11:1 compression ratioand cylinder heads, with huge 2.19/1.71-inch valves. This engine mandated dual exhaustandcalls for aminimum of99 octane or higher. This M-Code Cat also has the very rareclose ratio 4 speed. Less then 3% of all cougars built had a factory 4 speed! You only have original onceand here you have originaldrivetrain, body, paint, glass, interiorand vinyl roof! Almost every part is original with exception of normal wearand tear consumable items such as; tires, tune up parts, fluids, thermostat, some hoses, fuel pump, Est.. She has less then 53,000 originalmiles. You will not find another like her. A dry south west New Mexico car its whole life. The original owner ordered a "sleeper"; No AC, No power brakes, and originally No power steering (less then 10% of all cougars were ordered without power steering) it was added by 3nd owner who owned a ford dealership. The car hasfactory 10" drum brakes that work perfectly. It has the factory Competition Suspension package that only the "M" code cougar or its big brother "the 428 CJ Eliminator" would have as options. The car starts right up on choke with one tap of the gas pedal. It drives very well, steers great, brakes perfect, No pulling orswaying. The car is a BLAST to drive, puts a smile on your face even after you get out. Has deluxe interior,vinyl roof, console, clock, tachometerand a few more rarities (see Marti report included). Over all condition:
I have tried to described to the best of my knowledge, please look at supersized photos and either come see in person or send an inspector before making apurchase. Thiscar is sold without any warranties written or implied. As is where is. Key Search Words: Mecum, Barrett Jackson, Eliminator, LS1, Shelby, KR500, drag car, hot rod, classic, SS, RS, Cobra Jet, SJ, SCJ, Boss, Pro touring, pro street. |