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Cougar XR7

1968 Mercury Cougar XR7

1968

$139,900

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1968

Mercury

Cougar XR7

76,351 miles

$139,900

Make:

Mercury

Model:

Cougar XR7

Transmission:

Automatic

Color:

Augusta Green

Selling Status:

For Sale

Offer ID #30118

Description

Located 2 hours from Indianapolis!!

EXTREMELY RARE 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT-E. Completely rust free. This Cougar

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Offer ID #30118

Description

Located 2 hours from Indianapolis!!

EXTREMELY RARE 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT-E. Completely rust free. This Cougar

had a frame-up restoration in 2010, using NOS parts when needed. Original numbers-matching correct W code 427 4V and C-6 Select-Shift Merc-O-Matic transmission. Period correct Firestone wide oval tires look great along with flawless Augusta Green Paint, a black vinyl top, and black leather interior. In 1968, the only Ford product available with the 427 engine was the GT-E Mercury Cougar. Only 256 W Code 427 GT-E Cougars were made, making it in a unique and highly sought-after variant of the Cougar. Of these 256 W Code GT-E’s, considering other original options of this car, there were 43 painted Augusta Green, 4 were equipped with front seat headrests and ONLY ONE car with rear seat shoulder harnesses. This is that car! This GT-E will be available for inspection for truly interested parties by appointment only. This GT-E is documented with window sticker and Deluxe Marti Report. Email with serious questions about the best of show winning 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT-E. Registered with the Cougar National Database and the Cougar GT-E Registry. 76,351 miles. No brokers or dealers.

Highlights: 1 of the 256 Cougar GT-E’s produced with 427-4V engines and automatic transmissions 1 of 43 in Augusta Green 1 of 7 Black Leather Bucket Seats 1 of 4 with Front Seat Headrests AND 1 of 1 with rear shoulder harnesses Black Leather Bucket Seats Front Seat Headrests Rear Shoulder Harnesses Black Vinyl Roof C-6 Select Shift Merc-0-Matic FR70X14 Firestone Wide Oval Radial Tires Performance handling package White Sidewall Tires Power Disc Brakes Power Steering AM radio with Antenna Original Tinted Glass Styled Steel Wheels