1971 Mercury Cougar Cobra Jet 7.0l Xr-7 One Of One on 2040-cars
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:429CJ
Body Type:U/K
Model: Cougar
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 46,500
Sub Model: XR7
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Year: 1971
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: XR-7
Drive Type: left hand
1971 Mercury Cougar Hardtop XR-7 with a 429CJ, C6 Auto , 3.25 rear end from LA ordering district. Originally Medium Green Metallic paint now blue, Black leather interior bucket seats, hard 3/4 half vinyl top, power steering, tilt wheel, power seat, power front disk brakes, air, am/fm radio, tinted glass, power windows. Runs good, very little rust in quarters car came from California. I bought it from the original owners grandson. I have original title and black plate. I also have the Marti report supporting that it is a one of one car. The car needs freshed up and new paint. The tilt does not stay in place and the window is slow. But if your looking for a rare car that will only go up in value this is it. Tom 317-701-7773
On May-09-13 at 16:54:44 PDT, seller added the following information:
THIS AN ORIGINAL NUMBERS MATCHING CAR WITH ONE REPAINT
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