"Cougarrare, elusive, the most magnificent cat in North America." 1972 Cougar sales brochure. For 1970, the Cougar underwent an additional revision to the front fascia; the split "electric shaver" grille with vertically slatted trim made its return, with a new hood adopting a pronounced body-color center section. The interior was also revised at this time and now included dual airbags with a wraparound style interior. 2016, 2017 and 2018. Phone #: (509) 406-5189. [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. [21], For 1968, the GT-E was introduced above the Cougar GT. [65] Derived from the Cougar LS, the 20th Anniversary Cougar was produced in a near-monochromatic exterior (Cabernet Red with Midnight Smoke moldings); the wheels, all badging, and regular chrome trim were finished in 24 karat gold, with a gold-trimmed C-pillar emblem. The DSO 84 code was also used for employee lease and purchase cars. 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. While offering more comfort and features than the Mustang, the model line was tuned for better road manners than the Thunderbird. [2], Intended for a market position between the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird, the Cougar was intended as a luxury-type pony car. New bumpers with sequential taillights. A high-performance Cougar S (not to be confused with the concept) was discussed in the press, which was essentially a Cougar with a Contour SVT engine; however, this version never made it into production. The last Mercury Cougar rolled off the assembly line on 9 August 2002; following the end of its production, the Mercury model line offered no cars with four-cylinder engines until the 2006 Mercury Milan. White, 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible 4-SpeedPresenting this rare 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible, 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 2 Door Sedan | 93290 Miles Showing | Title Will Be Marked Miles Exempt | 302. The 429 CID V8 was no longer offered, leaving the only engine choices as the 2- and 4-barrel version of the 351. On 26 December 1988, the seventh-generation Mercury Cougar was introduced for the 1989 model year. [43], Fitted with much of the interior of the Montego coupe, the Cougar differed primarily in its instrument panel (fitted with a tachometer instead of a clock and other performance-related gauges) and upgraded options. For the 1987 model year, Mercury produced the Mercury 20th Anniversary Cougar as a commemorative edition. 19741976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop. While fenders and doors are common between the two vehicles, in comparison to the 19831987 generation, fewer visible parts are shared.[66]. In the United States, the Ford Cougar was built in both left and right-hand drive, with the latter allowing for its sale in the UK and Australia. In 2002, Ford announced another restructuring of its model line, with 2002 marking the final year for the Cougar, Mercury Villager, Lincoln Continental, and Ford Escort. Both vehicles derive their underpinnings from the rear-wheel drive Ford Falcon unibody compact chassis architecture. There were four levels to the Sport Special package, with each adding additional features. In what would prove disastrous, the Cougar saw little to no differentiation from its Ford Thunderbird and Ford Granada counterparts, with the XR-7 externally distinguished only by its grille, exposed headlamps, taillamps, and trunk lid. The 4.9L V8 option was withdrawn from the Fox platform, leaving the 4.2L engine as the sole V8 offering for both the Cougar and Cougar XR-7. To expand potential competition for the model line, Ford benchmarked the design of the Cougar against the quartet of GM A-body coupes, placing the model line in competition with the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. This Stunning Mercury Cougar XR-7 Comes With A History Via: Mecum According to Mecum, this model comes from the Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant. This 1968 Mercury Cougar is Powered by a 428 Ram Air V8 Engine Paired with a Manual Transmission. [58] For 1987, the XR7 dropped the turbocharged engine (and 5-speed manual transmission) in favor of the 4.9L V8. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Mercury Cougar, in 1992, the 25th Anniversary Mercury Cougar was an option package (nearly exclusively on XR7 models). During 1968, the 289 was temporarily substituted with the 302cuin (4.9L) V8 designed for the new federal emissions standards. [54] Derived from the fifth-generation Cougar sedan, the Ford-badged Cougar Brougham was produced with the front and rear fascias of the 19831986 Mercury Marquis. 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. Some XR-7s had the Rally Sport Tachometer and Gauge package (only 25% of all Cougars came with this option). [52] Both trim packages were largely similar, though the LS was exclusive to four-doors. 1967 XR7, PS, PDB, Tilt-away, Center console, 390 4bbl, long tube headers, Edelbrock intake and carb. The rarest of these was the 428, which fourteen buyers selected. For 1977, Mercury replaced its Montego intermediate range with the Cougar nameplate. The 8 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally . During its production, the seventh-generation Mercury Cougar underwent several revisions. Phone: 480-285-1600. An outstandi, 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 For Sale $24,000 Recent restoration Paint needs some touch up clear coat fla. ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015, Drives decent, always starts, still looks pretty good. This 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible gives you all of this with V8 power, factory-correct colors, and a value price. [58] The standard instrument panel was a digital speedometer with analog secondary gauges; a fully digital instrument panel was optional (the XR7 was given a fully analog instrument panel). The 289 was dropped entirely; a two-barrel 351 cubic-inch "Windsor" V8 became the standard engine for the Cougar, producing 250hp (2-bbl) and 290hp (4-bbl). The 1999 Cougar shared the Ford CDW27 world-car platform introduced by the Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique. 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 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. Needs windshield, door speakers and body trim. By the mid-1990s, Ford engineers had completed design work on the third generation of the Ford Probe. 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). [66] Developed from the second quarter of 1984, as a counterpart of the tenth-generation Ford Thunderbird, the $2 billion redesign of the two vehicles was intended to create handling benchmarked against far more expensive coupes (BMW 6-Series, Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, Jaguar XJS) while remaining in the same price segment. A change to the position of the rear axle necessitated a new rocker panel length and rear quarter sheet metal as compared to the 1969 model, although these changes are not visually apparent. Factory support ended towards the end of the season and the Cougars began to show their wear. [66] With the exception of the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford MN12 chassis marked its first use in a mass-produced front-engine rear-drive American automobile. The seats underwent a redesign, with a full-width bench seat becoming standard; the 60/40 split bench seat became an option alongside the bucket-seat interior. During the production of the fifth-generation Cougar, the Cougar XR-7 was produced solely as a two-door coupe, with the mid-size Cougar produced as a two-door notchback coupe and a four-door sedan. [66] As an option, the Cougar was available with 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (standard on the Cougar XR7).[66]. Package C included the Package A items, as well as adding the Special Handling Package, featuring improved tires and heavy-duty suspension components. [63] As part of the introduction of the XR7, the model introduced an instrument panel including a tachometer and turbocharger boost gauge. Body Style Hardtop. [51] The Cougar XR-7 was produced upon an extended-wheelbase Fox chassis (to 108.5 inches), shared with the 19801982 Ford Thunderbird, 19821987 Lincoln Continental, 19841985 Continental Mark VII and 19861992 Lincoln Mark VII. $15,999. [55], As with the previous generation, 14-inch wheels and tires were standard, with Michelin TRX tires and metric-size wheels as an option (shared with the Thunderbird and Capri/Mustang). [66][67] During the development of the 1989 Cougar, the form factor of coupes shifted in the marketplace. [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. 73 cougar on its way back, new exhaust, rebuilt transmission, gas tank, aluminum radiator, 4 barrel. Alongside its Thunderbird counterpart, the XR-7 entered the mid-size segment for the first time, shedding 15 inches in length, 4 inches in width, and approximately 900 pounds of curb weight (depending on the powertrain). The 429 V8 was dropped, leaving the Cougar with three versions of the 351C V8. In its development, many design elements of the 19771979 Cougar XR-7 were carried forward in the fifth-generation redesign, including its Continental-style trunk lid, louvered opera windows, and sharp-edged fender lines. Modifications included unique hood scoop, hood pins, fog lamps, tailpipe tips, special badging and wheels, and unique interior trim components. Price: $8,500.00. CL. XR-7 interior including leather seat upholstery; woodgrained dash with tachometer, trip odometer, oil pressure and amp gauges; map lights; rear seat courtesy lighting Unique interior console with. Rot free 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 project. 1973 Mercury Cougar. 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 351 Cleveland V8 $ 19,988 $ 347 /mo* 7,900 miles Engine: V8 351 Cleveland Drivetrain: RWD Price $4,603 below avg. XR (2002 model year) available in either Black or XR Racing Red, with special black and red seats and interior trim, also came with 17-inch silver wheels with black accents on the inner spokes. 289cid/225hp 4bbl 8-cyl. For 1967 and 1968, to commemorate the success of the model line in competition, Mercury offered the Dan Gurney Special appearance option, available on both the Standard and XR-7 models. The XR7-G however, is a unique model and a totally different offering than the Dan Gurney Special, although few enthusiasts other than well-versed Mercury and Cougar fans know much about it. The GS package focused on appearance, while the LS package offered luxury touches such as power windows, keyless entry external number pad, and other luxury trim touches. 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. [55] While the Thunderbird adopted a fastback roofline, the Cougar adopted a notchback roofline with a near-vertical backlight, distinguished by upswept rear side windows.[55]. The headlight doors use spiral torsion springs to make the headlamp doors stay open in the neutral position. [2] In contrast to the Mustang, the Cougar was initially released solely as a two-door hardtop. Mileage 62,946 miles below avg. The seventh-generation Mercury Cougar is built upon the Ford MN12 platform. It was also to be sold in Europe as the Ford Cougar ST200. 15 results per page. Equipment 15-inch aluminum wheels Quad-Shock handling rear suspension Traction-Lok rear axle Monochromatic exterior appearance package Power mirrors Sport front seats with power lumbar support Power-adjustable driver's seat The Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique (Ford Mondeo MkII) ended production in 2000, with the Cougar outliving it by two model years. Both the Cougar XR-7 and mid-size Cougar were produced using the Ford Fox platform. For its fifth and sixth generations, the Cougar was downsized, adopting the compact Fox chassis. Serving as the counterpart of the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, the XR7 was fitted with a performance-oriented suspension, a turbocharged 2.3L engine (shared with the Turbo Coupe and Mustang SVO), blacked-out window trim, and full analog instrumentation. For its first two generations, the Cougar was derived from the Ford Mustang. Mercury gave the Cougar XR7 some unique styling details to separate it from the ordinary Cougar coupe, but unlike the Thunderbird's distinctive basket handle B-pillar, the Cougar XR7's were barely noticeable from most angles and . [75] Equipped with 15-inch BBS alloy wheels, all examples were painted green with a tan interior (with green carpet). While limited funds precluded a complete redesign or downsizing of the Torino intermediates, all sheet metal (above the bumpers) was revised. While its exterior footprint changed negligibly, in a major change, the wheelbase was expanded nine inches to 113 inches (longer than a Mercedes-Benz 560SEC). [64] Shared with the Mustang GT, the Cougar received new 15-inch wheels, becoming the standard alloy wheel design for 1988. [68] For 1994, a second facelift saw a revision of the grille, taillamps, and a simplification of the side molding. The XR-7 included power disc brakes and steering, 15-inch wheels, a rear stabilizer bar, walnut wood-tone instrument panel, a Flight Bench seat, "XR-7" trunk key-hole door, "COUGAR" decklid script, large hood ornament (with cat emblem), and sport-styled roofline with back-half vinyl and rear opera side windows and louvers. Replacing the Ford Probe in European markets, the Ford Cougar was manufactured in the United States. [62], The exterior design of the sixth-generation Cougar was designed largely in response to the negative market response to the introduction of the fifth-generation Cougar. [2][6] The Cougar has a longer wheelbase than the Mustang, extended 3 inches to 111 inches. highway Base price:. The 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 is a true vintage premium machine. While coupes had traditionally been offered in Lincoln-Mercury dealerships for several decades, the shift of the Cougar to the sports compact segment presented a challenge to sales personnel acquainted with marketing luxury-segment vehicles to new-car buyers along with attracting younger buyers into Mercury showrooms. As a result of the wider interior, all Cougars were fitted with a center console with a floor-mounted shifter. Initially developed as a pony car, it replaced the Cyclone muscle car in the Mercury model line. [2][7] A 289cuin (4.7L) V8 was offered with either a two-barrel (200hp) or a four-barrel carburetor (225hp); a 390cuin (6.4L) "Marauder" V8 was offered as an option, producing 320hp (GT).[8]. For its third and fourth generations, the Cougar adopted the chassis of the Ford Torino intermediate. $32,000 (OBO) Featured Private Seller. While fitted with a redesigned front bumper, the third-generation Cougar adopted many design elements of its front fascia from the previous generation, carrying over a center-section waterfall grille opening bordered by horizontal-trimmed openings with four inset headlights (in contrast to the egg-crate grille of the Elite with twin headlights). [2] Far exceeding initial sales projections, the Cougar would account for nearly 40% of the 1967 sales of the entire Lincoln-Mercury division. While marketed in Europe and Australia under the Ford brand, the eighth-generation Mercury Cougar was the first Mercury car since the 19911994 Mercury Capri sold without a direct Ford model equivalent in North America. With the electronic speed limiter removed, the top speed of the car was limited by drag and engine power in top gear at redline, around 135mph (217km/h). [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). 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. "In 1968, the only Ford product available with the . The 428 Cobra Jet replaced the 427 in the GT-E. For the 1969 model revision, the engine line underwent further changes. Vibrant White Clearcoat Interior Graphite Leather *Driver/Passenger Air Bags *Side Impact Door Beams *5 mph Bumpers *Independent Rear Suspension *Rack & Pinion . 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. Largely a performance-oriented appearance package, the XR-7G project was assigned to Shelby Automotive, with the conversions performed at the A.O. Immaculate Condition. Virtually all original equipment '73 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible. For the first time, the model line was offered solely with automatic transmissions. State: Washington. Mercury Cougar XR7 For Sale 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $19,900 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price Auction 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $58,000 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $165,000 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $29,950 Mercury Cougar XR7 s by Year 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 As part of the 1989 redesign, the MN12 chassis was powered solely by a 3.8L V6, as the lowered hoodline of the MN12 was too low to fit the 4.9L (302cuin) V8, making it the first time a V8 was not available in the Cougar or Thunderbird. 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT Initially developed as a rebadged version of the Mustang, the 1967 Cougar received its own body design from the ground up, though the popular "long-hood, short-deck" proportions of the Mustang remained. These Eliminators were ordered with the electric sunroof option, which was not available on Eliminators sold to the public. The sixth generation Cougar (replacing the XR7) reverted the model line solely to the two-door coupe body style. Package B included the Package A items, as well as adding the interior Decor Group option, which featured upgraded seating surfaces and interior trim panels with door-mounted courtesy lights, and a "rim-blow" steering wheel. Though sharing its front fascia with the standard Cougar, the XR-7 was distinguished with its own roofline (with its own hardtop-style windows), louvers on the opera windows, and its own rear fascia. [13] The front fascia was distinguished by a split "electric shaver" grille, featuring vertically slatted chrome trim. This car features the X-Code 390-2V V8 that produced 280hp. [9][10] As a mid-year option, a 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air was introduced on April 1, 1968,[11] officially rated at 335hp. A 114-inch wheelbase was used for the two-door Cougar coupe and the Cougar XR-7; a 118-inch wheelbase was used for the four-door sedan and station wagon. Mercury offered the XR7-G package with several motors from which the buyer could choose. Initially developed as a rebadged version of the Mustang, the 1967 Cougar received its own body design from the ground up, though the popular "long-hood, short-deck" proportions of the Mustang remained. Finished in Code 8W Chamois Meta Specialty Cars Limited (833) 698-8666 Latrobe, PA 15650 (257 miles away) Related Article The Best Ford Mustangs Ever Made While de-emphasized as the model line shifted away from high performance, the GT option package remained an option, including upgraded suspension, tires, and engine cooling components. The 20th Anniversary Cougar included the 4.9L (302cuin) V8, sport-handling suspension with quad rear shocks (derived from the XR7), and 15-inch alloy wheels (from the Mustang GT, painted gold). 1973 MERCURY COUGAR XR-7 CONVERTIBLE C-951 351ci V-8 engine Automatic transmission Power steering Po . For 1982, an all-new 3.8L V6 replaced the inline-6; in various forms, the engine would be used by the Cougar and Thunderbird through their 1997 discontinuation. Brand new PA state safety inspection and fresh fluid change. **We do have a showroom . This XR7 has around 88,000 miles on it . Good old school exhaust. For 1970, the two-barrel 351 remained the base engine, with the four-barrel engine replaced by a 351 cubic-inch "Cleveland" V8, producing 300hp. To mark its 20th year of production, the Cougar underwent an extensive mid-cycle revision for 1987. [22][23] As a running change in April 1968, the 427 engine was replaced by a 428 Cobra Jet as an option, the latter was officially rated at 335hp. [63] For 1985, the waterfall-style grille was replaced with an egg-crate design (similar to Mercedes-Benz); the red taillamp lenses were replaced by a dark gray design. Slightly smaller than the 1965 Mustang, the imported Capri (not officially badged as a Mercury) began to succeed the Cougar within Lincoln-Mercury as a compact sporty car. [66] LS-trim Cougars were offered with a naturally aspirated 140hp version of the V6, while the XR7 was powered by a 210hp supercharged version (serving as the replacement for the turbocharged 2.3L inline-4). Equipment includes whitewall tires, an 8-track radio, woodgrain interior trim, and factory air conditioning. For 1971, a 240hp 351 Cleveland two-barrel V8 was the standard engine with a 351C four-barrel V8 as an option. The year 1967 was sensational for Lincoln-Mercury, with the introduction of Cougar exceeding all sales forecast expectations. The hidden headlamps were retained; the mechanism shifted its power from dual vacuum actuators to a single, centrally-located vacuum actuator. Zn (2001 model year) available with special Zinc Yellow, special Visteon hood scoop, and spoiler. [66][72][73] To differentiate the XR7 from the LS, the model was fitted with sport seats, two-spoke sport steering wheel, and full analog instrumentation. Lot #46,945. [35] For 1973, the GT option was discontinued. [29] The Boss 302 and Boss 429 were discontinued, with both Boss engines and the 428 Cobra Jet replaced by a 370hp 429 Cobra Jet V8 (with or without Ram Air). city/25 m.p.g. [25], For 1971, Lincoln-Mercury released the second-generation Mercury Cougar. 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). In a first for Ford Motor Company, the 1968 Cougar offered an electrically-operated sunroof as an option. CC-1605861. [44][45] Six-passenger seating was standard with a "Twin Comfort Lounge" 50/50 split bench seat with cloth or vinyl upholstery. The Bosch-sourced sunroof assemblies were installed by the American Sunroof Corporation in Southgate, Michigan. To improve the crashworthiness, the design added three inches to the overall length. This 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 up for auction by Bonhams was one of three used during the filming of 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," the one-and-done film starring George Lazenby that's. However, the manual transmission version of the car, when given enough road, was capable of reaching speeds of around 145. Following initial skepticism by Ford over both model lines, the Mercury version received approval in mid-1964, following the successful launch of the Mustang; the Cougar name was adopted from the winning design for the Ford Mustang. The continued success of the Cougar led to several changes within the Mercury model line. To provide the. [2] The model line was marketed as having "European" style and features. Along with returning the standard Cougar name (for the first time since 1973), the change added three more body styles. Bridgehampton, NY. As the sixth-generation Mercury Cougar had proved successful in the marketplace, the 1989 redesign of the Cougar was largely an evolution of the previous generation, with updates of many previous design elements. Car looks orange but could also be an orangish red. From the full-size Mercury line, the Cougar also offered a 400 cubic-inch V8 and 460 cubic-inch V8 as options. For 1968, the Cougar saw revisions related to compliance with federal safety mandates, adding side marker lights and front outboard shoulder belts (sash belt, shoulder harness). A four-barrel "street" version of the Boss 302 produced 290hp, while a 2x4-barrel "racing" version was officially rated at the same 290hp.
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