I have a 1973 Mercury Cougar XR 7 Convertible in good solid condition for your consideration. The car runs great I just had it out on the freeway and drove solid for 50 miles at 75mph. The tranny shifts out nice it is newly professionally rebuilt. The 351 Cleveland engine power packed. The power top motor just went out. The previous owner did redo the interior and it is very nice so is the carpet. The floor of the the trunk is solid(see pics).The top is new.....the paint is NEW! The chrome is very good(see pics) and all the glass is intact and not cracked. The body one small rust bubble on the passenger door. The underside of the car is solid, floor pans are solid. The car has no fluid leaks at all. Here is what I have done:

1. Replaced drivers side rear tail light lens very rare to find in this nice shape.

2. Replaced radio with 8 track player that works, people love to hear it play

3. Tranny is newly rebuilt in August.

4. New rear axle seals with pinion seal

5. Replaced hood ornament

5. Blinkers now work but not sequentially

6. Brake lights did not work now they do.

7. Convertible release handle is new.

8. Fuel gauge is not working, all others do.

9. New trunk lock

10. New lower radiator hose.

11. Carb is new

12. Battery is new

13. Coil is new

14. Brand new paint

15 All the lights work.

So look at my pics and ask me any questions. Buyer is responsible for pick up. I have a great shipper if you need him. Call me at 210-842-1447. There are no warranties and I have described as best as I can. Opinions vary and mine is one of a non-purist, non-perfectionist. So do not bid if you are a purist. Bid if you want a good car to keep for years to come. The car is for sale locally so I can end this auction at any time. I have added new pictures from underneath the car and the trunk and the body and panel gauges. You can see the car is pretty solid underneath as is the body. This is the Base model, you can install AC very easily to the pulleys and mount a compressor. I have a set of headers that will go to the buyer. FMX tranny is good to go.

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Jill Wagner retired as Mercury spokeswoman

Wed, 17 Nov 2010

Jill Wagner has officially given up her crown as the queen of Mercury. With the Ford middle child on its way to the scrap heap, Wagner no longer has any automotive hardware to promote. Given her varied talents, we wouldn't be surprised to see her pick up where she left off with another automaker.
And here you thought you'd never be upset about Mercury's passing.
Thanks for the tip, Gregg!

Ford announces free brake pad offer if customers stop by dealers

Mon, 04 Aug 2014

These days, when you buy a new car, it's not unreasonable to expect a certain period of free maintenance to come along as well. Sometimes this is through the life of the warranty, in other cases a little less. But Ford Motor Company is going beyond those deals for at least one part of its cars. As of now, if you buy a set of Motorcraft brake pads for a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury model, you get free replacements for as long as you own the vehicle. The offer is good at Ford or Lincoln dealers and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers.
"We will replace the pads for as long as you own the vehicle," said Elizabeth Weigandt to Autoblog. She did clarify that the Motorcraft pads are generally for models from the '90s or newer. Also, to take advantage of this program, a person must return to the same dealer each time to get the free parts.
Of course, Ford isn't just handing out brake pads to anyone who walks by; there are certain stipulations. First, the components have to be worn down to less than three millimeters to be eligible, and the buyer still has to pay for the labor to install them. If the model is used as a fleet vehicle for commercial purposes like as a taxi or limousine, this offer also doesn't apply; the same thing for racecars. On the plus side, if you recently bought a set of pads from one of the participating locations, you're still in luck. The deal covers parts purchased as of July 1.

Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception

Tue, 25 Sep 2012

It's hard to think back now, but the same man overseeing the design of the 2013 Ford Fusion also presided over a rather lackluster period in Ford design, highlighted by vehicles like the Five Hundred and Freestyle. With the redesigned Fusion receiving high praise, J Mays tells Automotive News that he feels vindicated from criticisms suggesting he's not a daring enough designer.
When Mays took over as lead of design in 1997, he admits to having quite an ego ("My head would barely fit through the door some days. I've long since gotten over myself") and the workload to match. With the Blue Oval's portfolio full of premium brands like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo at that point, along with the bread-and-butter Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, Mays certainly had quite the challenge.
It was in the mid-2000s that Mays took over just the premium brands, and took on the new title of Chief Creative Officer. At the time, Mays endured some criticism for looking backwards to retro styling, rather than setting a new standard for American car design - criticism that Mays says he is free from with the all-new Fusion.

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