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CL. [2][6] The Cougar has a longer wheelbase than the Mustang, extended 3 inches to 111 inches. The Wood Brothers Racing team with David Pearson and later Neil Bonnett was successful with the car and scored a number of victories until the body style became ineligible following the 1980 season. The seventh-generation Mercury Cougar is built upon the Ford MN12 platform. [2] The Cougar was offered with nearly every Mercury option (including speed control), with the sole exception of power windows. Check out the wide range of MERCURY COUGAR for sale in Australia. Join the auto auction to bid on this MERCURY COUGAR XR7, which has a MN - CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE. The 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 is a true vintage premium machine. This GOLD 1970 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 is part of our AUTOMOBILE vehicles. This was also the first hatchback Cougar, and the first to have its own body, unshared by any Ford (except its European twin Ford Cougar). Sharing its roofline with the Mustang hardtop, the Cougar received a large "flying buttress" C-pillars, extending into the rear fenders. [21], For 1968, the GT-E was introduced above the Cougar GT. Mechanics special. Adapting much of the equipment of the previous LS, the 1993 XR7 adapted chrome exterior trim and a standard digital instrument cluster, with four-wheel disc brakes becoming an option. [15] While available on any Cougar, the sunroof was not a popular option. Drive it on your trailer. It's got everything you want in a car-except front-wheel drive, if you are a front-wheel-drive loyalist. The rear fascia was styled similarly, concealing dark-lens taillamps behind vertically-slatted trim; sequential turn signals were standard (adopting the mechanism from the Thunderbird). There were 101 Hertz Eliminators built in 1969, and 100 Hertz Eliminators built in 1970. [26], For 1969 and 1970, the Hertz Rental Car Company purchased Cougar Eliminators as part of their "Rent-A-Racer" program. On 26 December 1988, the seventh-generation Mercury Cougar was introduced for the 1989 model year. [55] While styled with a notchback roofline, the 1983 Cougar was far sleeker than the 1982 Cougar XR7, reducing its coefficient of drag from 0.50 to 0.40[56][55] In 1987, the sixth-generation Cougar underwent a mid-cycle revision with additional aerodynamic improvements, reducing its drag coefficient to 0.36. It was also to be sold in Europe as the Ford Cougar ST200. Initially, at risk for cancellation (following declining sales of the second generation compared to its competitors), Lincoln-Mercury instead repackaged the Cougar as a halo car for the Mercury brand. During its production, the seventh-generation Mercury Cougar underwent several revisions. The model line was fitted with front disc and rear drum brakes, with power-assisted brakes becoming standard in 1973. Interior upgrades included: Hi-Back bucket seats (Eliminator-only for 1969 model year), and unique "black camera case" instrument panels with full instrumentation (including visual warning lights and gauges, tachometer, trip odometer, and rallye clock). Just Cars is the place for classic, vintage and unique cars. There were 2,268 Eliminators built in 1970. While again derived from the Fox-platform underpinnings of the previous generation, the new model line served as the replacement of the Cougar XR-7, as the Cougar reverted to its early 1970s role of a "luxury sports coupe" (again a counterpart of the Ford Thunderbird). The $185 upgrade to the XR-7 brought further European influence; in addition to a (simulated) wood-trim dashboard, full instrumentation (black-face gauges), toggle switches, and an overhead console; if so equipped, the automatic transmission was fitted with a T-handle console shifter. For its third and fourth generations, the Cougar adopted the chassis of the Ford Torino intermediate. [63] For 1985, the interior underwent a complete redesign, with new door panels and dashboard; a redesigned rear seat expanded seating capacity to five passengers (four passengers with full-length console). As an option, five-passenger seating was offered with front bucket seats (with vinyl upholstery) and a center console with a floor-mounted transmission shifter. For 1982 only, the mid-size Cougar was offered as a station wagon replacing the Zephyr station wagon. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. The rarest of these was the 428, which fourteen buyers selected. 1994 Mercury Cougar 2dr XR7 Live on Formula Auctions This 1994 Mercury Cougar XR-7 has sleek lines and only 62,000 km on the odometer. There were several paint and trim packages: For the 2001 model year, the Cougar was updated with new headlights, front and rear fascias, and updated interior trim. Great driver,needs nothing. The revised front end adopted a larger radiator-style grille and four rectangular headlamps. For 1971, a 240hp 351 Cleveland two-barrel V8 was the standard engine with a 351C four-barrel V8 as an option. As a result of the wider interior, all Cougars were fitted with a center console with a floor-mounted shifter. The Cougar XR7, like the Thunderbird, was the higher positioned personal luxury car version of the Cougar/LTD II. 15 results per page. Standard was the a 390 cubic-inch "Marauder GT" V8 (320hp) as well as upgraded suspension, larger brakes, wheels, and tires, and a low-restriction exhaust system.[19]. From the full-size Mercury line, the Cougar also offered a 400 cubic-inch V8 and 460 cubic-inch V8 as options. White. For 1974, Lincoln-Mercury released the third-generation Mercury Cougar, introducing both design and marketing changes to the model line. All engines were paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. About this MERCURY COUGAR XR7. SOLD Back Full Gallery. The Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique (Ford Mondeo MkII) ended production in 2000, with the Cougar outliving it by two model years. 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 (Convertible) 32,155 ACTUAL miles 351 Cleveland Engine Automatic Runs good Things needed to be done: New Gas tank to be installed (I have the gas tank) Needs brake work Needs tires For more information please TEXT only 928.278.1933 do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers Serving as the replacement for the Ford Probe, the first front-wheel drive Cougar shifted market segments from two-door personal luxury coupe to three-door sport compact, introducing the first Mercury sport hatchback coupe since the 1986 Mercury Capri. 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7. Please note, the following damage may be present on the vehicle: BURN and FRONT END, which can be viewed more closely by examining the photos included on this page. Needs windshield, door speakers and body trim. [60], From 1984 until 1986, the XR7 was equipped with a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4; shared with the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, the engine produced 145hp with an automatic transmission (155hp with a manual transmission). On all Cougars, a vinyl roof was fitted as standard equipment.[42]. [28], For 1973, Lincoln-Mercury marketed a "Bronze Age" special edition promotion of the Cougar (alongside the Monterey, Montego MX, and Comet). [44][45] Six-passenger seating was standard with a "Twin Comfort Lounge" 50/50 split bench seat with cloth or vinyl upholstery. At its 1989 debut, the Cougar was marketed largely as the flagship coupe of the Mercury division. All of the Hertz Eliminators were equipped with the 351-4V engine and FMX automatic transmission. Of course, that isn't saying all that much. While fenders and doors are common between the two vehicles, in comparison to the 19831987 generation, fewer visible parts are shared.[66]. Smith - 1910s-present - Milwaukee, Wisconsin & 1964-1970s, Ionia, Michigan", "Welcome to the Mercury Cougar XR-7G Registry", "1969 Sports Special | the Cougar Club of America", 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Hardtop 351-4V V-8 4-speed (man. Roush Edition (19992000 model years) Available mostly in white and silver color choices, this car was built under the Roush name with bodywork to the front bumper, back, side skirts, and more. This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 22:33. [55] Within Mercury, the Cougar was slotted above the Capri and below the two-door Grand Marquis two-doors (both would be discontinued during its production). [36][37][38] A standard Cougar equipped with the Decor Group,[36] the "Bronze Age" Cougar was distinguished by its copper metallic (officially, saddle bronze[36]) appearance and a color-coordinated vinyl roof. Gladstone, OR 5 years at classiccars.com 3 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 S code 390 car, SEE VIDEO! [58] For 1987, the XR7 dropped the turbocharged engine (and 5-speed manual transmission) in favor of the 4.9L V8. LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME. For 1974, four engines were offered for the Cougar. The second-generation Cougar used a revised version of the first-generation chassis, again shared with the Ford Mustang; the wheelbase was increased to 112.1 inches. The car is powered by a supercharged 3.8-liter V6 paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and it is finished in black over red leather upholstery. type: coupe. 1950 FORD MONARCH 2 DOOR COUPE. [69] In another 1994 change, the 4R70W electronically controlled version of the AOD 4-speed automatic was introduced for both the V6 and V8 engines. Largely a counterpart of the Ford Mustang Mach 1 and Ford Boss 302 Mustang, the Cougar Eliminator replaced the Cougar GT as the performance-trim Cougar on April 1, 1969. Price: $8,500.00. With 2,972,784 examples produced, the Cougar is the highest-selling nameplate produced by the Mercury brand; its 34-year production is second only to the Grand Marquis in the Mercury model line (made for 36 years). fuel: gas odometer: 86000 title status: clean transmission: automatic. [1] Cat-related nameplates were adopted by the division such as the Bobcat and Lynx. The Pick of the Day is a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 coupe finished in Augusta Green with "original numbers-matching correct W Code 427 4V and C-6 Select-Shift Merc-O-Matic transmission," according to the North Liberty, Indiana, private seller advertising the muscle car on ClassicCars.com. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. Externally, the LS was given chrome window trim while the XR7 was nearly monochromatic with black window trim. [2], The Mercury Cougar was released by Lincoln-Mercury on September 30, 1966. To distinguish the model line from the Montego MX Brougham, the Cougar was fitted with C-pillar opera windows. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for [22] Offering a racing-derived 390hp 427 V8 (paired solely with a 3-speed automatic[9]), the GT-E received its own badging, quad exhaust, argent lower body paint delineated by chrome trim, and a redesigned grille; power front disc brakes were standard. [46][47], For the 1977 model year, Lincoln-Mercury released the fourth-generation Mercury Cougar, with two versions of the model line introduced. For 1975, the Cougar saw revisions to its engine range. Description: Used 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7 with RWD, Leather Seats, Alloy Wheels. Ford of Venezuela marketed the Fox-platform Cougar from 1983 until 1986 as the Ford Cougar Brougham four-door sedan. Priced $284 more than the equivalent Ford Mustang, the base price of the Cougar was $2,854 ($23,836 in 2021 dollars [4]); a fully-optioned Cougar XR-7 was $4,500 ($37,583 in 2021 dollars[4]), essentially matching the base price of the Ford Thunderbird. The 8 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally . Moving to a 114-inch wheelbase (used by the two-door Montego/Torino and the Elite), the third-generation Cougar was the first to share its wheelbase with another model line. Brand new PA state safety inspection and fresh fluid change. For Mercury, its mid-size sedan range underwent a minor model revision, as the previous Cougar sedan/wagon adopted the Marquis nameplate (with the full-size Grand Marquis becoming a distinct model line for 1983). offered since early-year 1991 for North America U.S.", "Auto Literature, Car Sales Brochures & Catalogs", "Cool Cat: The History of the Mercury Cougar", "1976 Mercury Marquis Cougar Montego Brochure", "Cool Cats, Celebrating The 198388 Mercury Cougar", "Aero Cats, Celebrating The 198997 Mercury Cougar", "99-02 Mercury Cougar production numbers", 1967 Trans-Am Scores at www.trans-amseries.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mercury_Cougar&oldid=1137490966, Special Edition (2000 model year) available in Zinc Yellow, leather interior with yellow stitching on the seats. Zn (2001 model year) available with special Zinc Yellow, special Visteon hood scoop, and spoiler. [75] Equipped with 15-inch BBS alloy wheels, all examples were painted green with a tan interior (with green carpet). In what would be used as a design feature for the model line through 2002, the "cat's head" emblem made its first appearance. city/25 m.p.g. [57][60] For 1988, the exterior of the Cougar underwent no changes, introducing several monochromatic paint options. [58], For its 1983 launch, the sixth-generation Cougar offered a 120hp 3.8L V6 from its predecessor as a standard engine; a 130hp 4.9L V8 made its return as an optional engine. Intended for a 1998 model year launch, the new Probe shifted its design from the Mazda MX-6 to a platform shared with the Ford Contour. [34] A 166hp two-barrel version was the standard engine, with a 246hp four-barrel offered as an option. Also, two transaxle options were available: the manual Ford MTX-75 transmission or the automatic Ford CD4E transmission (available in the US with either engine, although the I4/automatic combination was extremely rare; supposedly only 500 Cougars were built with the I4/auto). This Stunning Mercury Cougar XR-7 Comes With A History Via: Mecum According to Mecum, this model comes from the Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant. Needs full restoration, or fix and drive as is. [55] For 1985, 15-inch wheels became an option for the XR7. For full car details see deluxe photo included. The redesign proved successful in the market; while still a decline over the first generation, the third generation increased sales by nearly 50% over its 1971-1973 predecessor.[41]. The front fascia was distinguished by a split "electric shaver" grille, featuring vertically slatted chrome trim. As Mercury revised its model line during the 1990s, the Cougar became the sole two-door model offered by the division. In contrast to the Montego, the rear fascia Cougar was fitted with a center panel matching the taillights (also hiding the fuel cap), along with vertically-slatted chrome trim (similar to the first-generation Cougar). NOT original drive train ( from 68 Cougar GT ). As it was the final year of the generation, the rear bumper was largely unchanged, receiving only minor revisions to the taillamp lenses.