1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 V8
Description
Finished in blue with a white vinyl roof over white upholstery, the car is powered by a 351ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
The 351ci Cleveland V8 is equipped with a four-barrel Autolite carburetor and was factory-rated at 300 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
Service involved the installation of electronic ignition components and a replacement exhaust system.
An oil change has been completed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed FMX automatic transmission.
The 9″ rear axle has been refurbished and now has a 3.50:1 traction lock differential.
The body was originally finished in Dark Aqua Metallic (3065-A) with a white vinyl roof and have been repainted in the 1990s.
Details include chrome bumpers, hideaway headlamps, an Eliminator stripe package, and a driver-side mirror.
Magnum 500-style 15″ wheels are wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A white letter tires.
Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The power steering have been overhauled, along with a brake system service.
The cabin features front bucket seats upholstered in white leather with a matching rear bench seat, door panels, and headliner.
Equipment includes air conditioning, faux woodgrain inserts on dash and console, an analog clock, a center console, tinted glass, Cougar-branded floor mats, and a Philco push-button AM radio.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a column-mounted AutoMeter tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 49k miles.
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