1988 Mercury Cougar Xr7 Excellent Condition Project Restoration Car on 2040-cars
Denver, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1988
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR-7 Sedan 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 119,109
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
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MY CAT NEEDS A GOOD HOME FIRST $3600.00 TAKES HER VEHICLE IS LISTED LOCALLY AS WELL AND AUCTION MAY BE CANCELLED EARLY IF CAR SELLS VERY FEW OF THESE CARS REMAIN AND VIRTUALLY NONE IN THIS CONDITION THIS IS A CLASSIC CAR AND QUALIFIES AS THE LAST OF THE MUSCLE CARS. LAST OF THE FOX BODY COUGARS I PURCHASED THIS CAR A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO TO COMPLETELY RESTORE IT BUT LIFE GOT IN THE WAY THE CAR IS BEAUTIFUL AND RUNS LIKE NEW IT NEEDS SOMEONE WITH MORE TIME AND SPACE THAN I HAVE TO RESTORE AND DRIVE IT PENNSYLVANIA INSPECTION TO 6/15 CONDITION IS EXCELLENT (IN MY OPINION) IT IS A 26 YEAR OLD CAR MECHANICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY 10/10 EXTERIOR 8.5/10 INTERIOR 6.5/10 1988 Cougar XR7 White 119,000 original miles 5 Liter V-8 Centerline Wheels (1 hub missing) 4 New Grand Prix Performance GT Tires All Original Power Systems work, including power drivers seat, power lumbar, all interior and exterior lights, auto lights, auto brights, System Sentry etc. New A/C Compressor and Condenser (A/C is COLD) New Heater Core New Starter New 60 Month Battery New Rear Brake Cylinders Aftermarket CD Player/mp3/ Radio Coverlay Dash Cover in place but not sealed yet Aftermarket scoop and spoiler Trunk and hood were repainted to factory color but not a perfect match to rest of car I had planned to repaint the entire car Canary Yellow with Black trim so it didn't matter Trunk badges are in glove box Custom dual exhaust Minor Engine modifications done by previous owner Rear leather seats in excellent shape, I was planning to replace the front seats this summer headliner kit and visor cover kit included Original spare tire Minor rust bubbles at left rear wheel well and starting on doors This car shares the same platform as the Mustang and T-Bird and that makes the interior parts readily available I have sources for restoration products needed 1987-1988 The Cougar received a complete restyle for its 20th anniversary. Much smoother than the previous Cougar, it featured flush-mounted headlights and grille. The side quarter glass retained its upswept design, but it was stretched more to the rear of the car. The interior remained mostly unchanged. The GS was dropped, leaving the LS and XR-7 models. The XR-7 changed by dropping the turbocharged I4, and the 302 V8 became the standard engine. The manual transmission was also dropped this year. The digital instrument cluster, previously optional on the GS/LS models, became standard with exception to the limited edition XR-7, which became analog only. The special lower tri-stripes and blacked-out window trim continued to set apart the XR-7 from the LS. The Cougar's 20th anniversary was highlighted by a limited-edition Cougar. With the new MN-12 chassis and new body style coming in 1989, the 1988 Cougar changed little from the previous year. Outside, the biggest change was the XR-7 now came in a new monochromatic color scheme. It was available in three colors (black, red, and white) with body-colored or optional argent-colored wheels. The base 232-in (3.8-L) V6 was revamped to include multiport fuel injection and an internal balance shaft that increased power to 140 hp (104 kW). The 302 V8 received a dual exhaust option, which added 5 hp (4 kW). The analog gauge cluster returned as standard on the XR-7, but the digital cluster remained as an option on both the LS and XR-7. |
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