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. [64] Shared with the Mustang GT, the Cougar received new 15-inch wheels, becoming the standard alloy wheel design for 1988. Modifications included unique hood scoop, hood pins, fog lamps, tailpipe tips, special badging and wheels, and unique interior trim components. 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. Automatic Transmission,Power Steering,Drum Brakes.Factory air was replaced with new Vintage air package.New custom Auto Sound AM-FM radio. [78] Without the Mercury brand in Europe and Australia, Ford marketed the Cougar as the Ford Cougar through Ford of Europe and Ford of Australia from 1999 to 2002. For 1991, a 200hp (149kW) version of the 4.9L (302cuin) Windsor 5.0 was introduced featuring a redesigned intake manifold to allow sufficient underhood clearance. The Cougar XR7-G started life as the high-option XR-7 as produced in the Dearborn Assembly Plant in late 1967 through early 1968. Ultimately, Mercury lost the championship to Ford by two points.[79]. [66] Originally slated to be launched with dual airbags, cost overruns and market demand necessitated the use of automatic seatbelts to meet passive-restraint requirements. The list price on this car was $3,323, or about $23,997 in 2022 dollars. [2], Intended for a market position between the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird, the Cougar was intended as a luxury-type pony car. All engines were paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. 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. Externally, the LS was given chrome window trim while the XR7 was nearly monochromatic with black window trim. Along with returning the standard Cougar name (for the first time since 1973), the change added three more body styles. 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. [2], The Cougar received the 1967 Motor Trend Car of the Year award, becoming the first (and only) Mercury-brand vehicle to do so.[5]. 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. type: coupe. 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 For Sale in Colonie, New York 12304 | 1997 Cougar XR7 - SPORT EDITION - One Owner - 4.6L Overhead Cam EFI Never seen a flake of snow or ice. To better accommodate big-block engines (such as the Ford 429), the Mustang/Cougar chassis was widened 3 inches; the front track was widened from 58.1 to 61.5 inches (only an inch narrower than the Panther-chassis Grand Marquis[30]).[31]. Package A included: unique pinstriping, "turbine" style wheel covers, rocker panel moldings with simulated side scoops, and a remote-control racing-style side mirror. SOLD Back Full Gallery. C2 (20012002 model years) available in either French Blue, Silver Frost, or Vibrant White, along with special blue interior accents. 14,500 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 2,106 below average coupe gasoline green automatic The XR7 is equipped with the original 302 V-8, C-4 Automatic transmission, factory am radio, clock, factory power disc, power steering, air-condition, console,. Does not run. 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. Secondary Interior Color Black . The 429 CID V8 was no longer offered, leaving the only engine choices as the 2- and 4-barrel version of the 351. Rot free 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 project. Mercury Cougar Xr7 - Etsy Mercury Cougar Xr7 (161 Results) Price ($) 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7-351 cu in V-8 A Class by Itself-Original Magazine Ad OriginalAutoAds (545) $9.95 Poster Wall Art Print | Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Hand Drawn Vintage Detroit Muscle Car HubcapsAndDogviews (12) $18.50 [34] A 166hp two-barrel version was the standard engine, with a 246hp four-barrel offered as an option. While offering more comfort and features than the Mustang, the model line was tuned for better road manners than the Thunderbird. 773 below average coupe 78,900 gasoline black automatic. Maroon Metallic. As part of the model line revision, the Ford Mondeo platform was no longer used in North America until its consolidation with the 2013 Ford Fusion; the Mercury Cougar was effectively left without a donor platform. The vacuum to operate the headlight doors was provided by the engine and stored in a reservoir under the fender. [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. For 1974, four engines were offered for the Cougar. [57], The sixth-generation Cougar retained the rear-wheel drive Ford Fox platform from the fifth generation. No Accident or Damage Reported; 3+ Owners; Multiple Use; Service History. [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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The front fascia was distinguished by a split "electric shaver" grille, featuring vertically slatted chrome trim. [58] 1986 saw few changes, highlighted by the addition of a government-mandated center rear brake light (CHMSL) and a power-operated moonroof;[59] for the last time, the Cougar was available with vent windows. To signify his association with Lincoln-Mercury, the XR7-G (G=Gurney) was introduced as an option for 1968. To accommodate federal safety standards, 5-mph bumpers were added to both the front and rear fascias (front 5-mph bumpers were required for 1973). This XR7 has around 88,000 miles on it . The naturally aspirated V6 was paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the supercharged V6 was offered with a 5-speed manual (with the automatic as an option). The engine produces 396hp at 4600 rpm and 458ft pounds torque at 4000rpm. A total of 112 were made during its two-year production. The two-door coupe could do 0-60 in a healthy 6.4 seconds, and run the 1/4 mile in 15 seconds with a top speed of 130 miles per hour. 4) (model since September 1970 for North America U.S.) car specifications & performance data review, "Detailed specs review of 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis LS (trailer towing pkg.) The DSO 84 code was also used for employee lease and purchase cars. 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. Restored Car with a Beautiful Black finish. A minor grille revision was one of the only exterior changes to the car from the 1971 models. 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. Not sure what's wrong with it. [66] While proportioned differently, wraparound headlamps and taillamps were modeled similarly to the Mercury Sable. Auction Location: MN - Ham Lake | Sale Date: 03/14/2023 - 12:00 PM CST Sharing a chassis with the Ford Contour, the 1999 Cougar is the only version with no direct counterpart (though the model line was badged as a Ford Cougar for export). [15] While available on any Cougar, the sunroof was not a popular option. Similar in size and performance, the Mercury Cyclone intermediate (derived from the Mercury Montego) was quickly overshadowed by the Cougar, leading Mercury to end sales of the Cyclone during 1972. A total of 394 GT-Es were manufactured; of which 357 were equipped with the 427 and 37 were built with the 428CJ. 289cid/225hp 4bbl 8-cyl. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. Shared with the Fairmont/Zephyr and Mustang/Capri, a 2.3L inline-4 was the standard engine, with a 3.3L inline-6 and a 4.2L V8 offered as options; the four and six-cylinder engines were paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. 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 Intended for release as the third generation of the Ford Probe, the model line shifted to Mercury as its development neared completion. Immaculate Condition. 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. 351 Cleveland 2V, FMX Transmission, 2.75 conventional axle, Power Steering, Power Front disc brakes, 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Absolutely one of the nicest ones available for sale anywhere. I will delete ad when it's sold. A 1967-1970 Cougar in this condition might . [2] The model line was marketed as having "European" style and features. Basic. Export Cougars also have clear marker light lenses (in place of amber) and amber rear turn signals. The straight-lined body sides transitioned toward Coke bottle styling, distinguished by a sweeping body crease sloping down from the hood line to the rear wheels; while the roofline saw little change to its design, the vent windows were deleted. [45], For 1976, the Cougar saw minor revisions to the interior. Again sharing much of its bodyshell with the Ford Mustang, the Cougar began to shift away from a "plush pony car", taking on aspects of both sporty cars and luxury cars.[28]. runs great, was in garage for 30 years. For 1973, the four-barrel version of the 351 was dropped, leaving the two-barrel 351C (retuned to 168hp) and the 264hp 351CJ V8.[34]. 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. 1994 Mercury Cougar XR7 2-door Sedan, 85523 Miles Showing, Title Will Be Marked Miles Exempt, Ford 3.8L V-6, Gas, Water Cooled Engine, Automatic Transmission, Spring Suspension, Aluminum Wheels, Heater, AC, Radio, 2 Doors, Power Windows, Power Locks, VIN: 1MELM6248RH654648 Needs full restoration, or fix and drive as is. portland > multnomah co > . Now serving as the flagship model of the Cougar line, the XR-7 was now the direct Mercury equivalent of the Ford Thunderbird; for 1977, the latter had shifted from the Mark IV to the Torino chassis (replacing the Elite). For the 1983 model year, Mercury introduced the sixth-generation Cougar. With the optional 351 cubic-inch, 4-barrel V8, the '70 Mercury Cougar XR-7 boasted 300 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, with rear-wheel drive and an available 4-speed manual gearbox. 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. Runs and drives, automatic transmission, original gauges and instrumentation work. Engine Size 460ci Ford V8 . [68] Offered as an option on the Cougar LS, the V8 replaced the supercharged V6 in the XR7 (which also marked the end of the 5-speed manual in the MN12 Cougar). White Interior with Black. 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. Car looks orange but could also be an orangish red. [9][10] As a mid-year option, a 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air was introduced on April 1, 1968,[11] officially rated at 335hp. The second-generation Cougar carried over both the hardtop and convertible body styles from its predecessor. [55] For 1985, 15-inch wheels became an option for the XR7. After the Cougar changed to the Thunderbird platform in 1974, the body style was raced in NASCAR. For 1969, the Eliminator Option consisted of: the Eliminator Equipment Package, the Eliminator Decor Group, and the Performance Tire / Handling Group. 1 watched in the last 24 hours. The fourth generation was split into two model lines; the Cougar replaced the Montego (matching the Ford LTD II), with the Cougar XR7 paired with the Ford Thunderbird. On 26 December 1988, the seventh-generation Mercury Cougar was introduced for the 1989 model year. runs great, was in garage for 30 years. Virtual Appointments Video Walkarounds Driveway Delivery Champion Auto Sales II INC Rochester, NY 1973 Mercury Cougar $ 26,900 $ 467 /mo* 50,000 miles Days Listed 121 Mercury Cougar is a nameplate applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by the Mercury division of Ford from 1967 until 1997 and from 1999 through 2002 model years. By the mid-1990s, Ford engineers had completed design work on the third generation of the Ford Probe. [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. As a mid-year change, Mercury introduced the Boss 302 V8 on April 1, 1969, in conjunction with the introduction of the Cougar Eliminator (with the Boss 302 engine being exclusive to the Eliminator). XR7 Mercury Cougar. Body Style Hardtop. title status: clean. [76] Distinguished by its use of Lincoln Mark VIII wheels, the 30th Anniversary Cougar featured model-specific C-pillar emblems, embroidered seat and floormat emblems; the option also included commemorative items shipped to the owner. New listings are added daily. Offered solely as a standard Cougar hardtop (not available as convertible nor XR-7), the Eliminator was offered with all available Cougar engines, with the 351-4V as the standard engine (Windsor in 1969 and Cleveland in 1970) and the Boss 302 engine exclusive to the Eliminator. 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). For 1971, a 240hp 351 Cleveland two-barrel V8 was the standard engine with a 351C four-barrel V8 as an option. transmission: automatic. As a result of the wider interior, all Cougars were fitted with a center console with a floor-mounted shifter. As with its predecessor, the fourth-generation Cougar was based on the Ford Torino "split-wheelbase" chassis. With the exception of Ford Blue Oval badging replacing Cougar emblems on the exterior and interior, both Ford and Mercury versions are essentially identical. [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). [63] As part of the introduction of the XR7, the model introduced an instrument panel including a tachometer and turbocharger boost gauge. This GOLD 1970 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 is part of our AUTOMOBILE vehicles. One of the few American model lines that would eschew downsizing during the mid-1970s, the Cougar grew in size, sharing its body with the Mercury Montego and the later introduced Ford (Gran Torino) Elite. Always garaged. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. $6,500 Private Seller CC-1642743 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Sharing its bodyshell with the Ford Elite and the Mercury Montego MX Brougham coupe, the third-generation Cougar was offered solely as a two-door coupe, dropping the convertible from the previous generations. Make Mercury. NO ROT. For 1974, Lincoln-Mercury released the third-generation Mercury Cougar, introducing both design and marketing changes to the model line. 1969. For the 1980 model year, Mercury downsized the Cougar XR-7. For 1991, the Cougar underwent a slight facelift, with new headlamps, taillamps, and front bumper; the facelift is distinguished by a smaller grille (19891990 versions extend above the headlamps). [29] While substantially upgraded, the rear-wheel drive chassis underpinnings remained derived from the Ford Falcon unibody architecture. The only engine available in the 1994-1997 Cougar was Ford's modern and (generally) very reliable 4.6-liter SOHC Modular V8. The third-generation Cougar uses the rear-wheel drive chassis used by the Mercury Montego and Ford Torino intermediates. In a first for Ford Motor Company, the 1968 Cougar offered an electrically-operated sunroof as an option. 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. Both the Cougar XR-7 and mid-size Cougar were produced using the Ford Fox platform. Classifieds for 1951 to 1970 Mercury Vehicles. As market demand shifted away from large two-door coupes, the Mercury Cougar and Ford Thunderbird were discontinued after the 1997 model year, with the final example produced on 4 September 1997. The next year (1981) saw the previous Cougar teams switch to the Thunderbird when NASCAR mandated the smaller (110-inch-wheelbase) cars, though oddly the Thunderbirds had to have their wheelbases extended 6 inches because the actual wheelbase of production cars was 104 inches. For non XR-7 Cougars, the standard engine was the 302cuin (4.9L) V8, producing 134hp (the first version of the engine since 1970); station wagons received a standard 351W V8 (149hp), with a 161hp 351M V8 offered as an option in coupes and sedans. To provide the. Doors 2. $34,950 Private Seller CC-1656734 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 73 cougar on its way back, new exhaust, rebuilt transmission, gas tank, aluminum radiator, 4 barrel . The 460 cubic-inch V8 was withdrawn from Torino-chassis intermediates, leaving a 173hp 400 cubic-inch V8 as the highest-displacement engine. As Mercury revised its model line during the 1990s, the Cougar became the sole two-door model offered by the division. Exterior paint colors available for the 1970 Eliminator mimicked the "Grabber" colors in the Ford lineup and included: Competition Orange, Competition Yellow, Competition Blue, Competition Gold, Competition Green, and Pastel Blue. [66] For 1994, the interior underwent a complete redesign (similar to the Lincoln Mark VIII), with dual airbags replacing the automatic seatbelts. In front, the Mercury Cougar was configured with a short/long-arm wishbone suspension. 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7. The interior was also revised at this time and now included dual airbags with a wraparound style interior. The first Cougar not to offer a V8 as standard equipment, the standard Cougar was produced as a two-door and four-door sedan, adopting the five-door station wagon from the Zephyr from 1982; the model line was repackaged as the Marquis for 1983 as Ford revised its full-size and mid-size product branding. The rarest of these was the 428, which fourteen buyers selected. The cars won the championship in both years and made the teams' total of seven manufacturer's championships. The body side stripes (available in black only) were altered to run the length of the car along the upper belt line, and now included a hood stripe, rear spoiler stripe with "Eliminator" callout, and "Eliminator" callouts on the quarters behind the rear wheel. Mileage 62,946 miles below avg. [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. $32,000 (OBO) Featured Private Seller. The 429 V8 was dropped, leaving the Cougar with three versions of the 351C V8. To improve the crashworthiness, the design added three inches to the overall length. Two 351 cubic-inch V8s were carried over from the previous Cougar, including the standard 351 Cleveland and optional 351CJ "Cobra Jet" V8s. [9] A two-barrel "Marauder 390P" was introduced for non-GT Cougars, producing 280hp. The Cougar retains the XR7-specific wheels that still look sharp all these years later, and surprisingly sporty. Internally designated T-7, the first-generation Cougar shared its chassis with the 1967 revision of the Ford Mustang. Yet there is still one Mercury that somehow manages to cruise largely under the muscle car radar: the Cougar XR7-G. It's been long understood, by those who have known of its existence, that the "G" designation for the one-year-only model stood for Gurney, as in road-racing legend Dan Gurney. [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. The 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 is a true vintage premium machine. Great driver,needs nothing. Good old school exhaust. 1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4-Speed Automatic 3.8L V6 SMPI 12V CLEAN AUTOCHECK. The 390 was dropped, with the 428 Cobra Jet remaining alongside the Boss 302 as the high-performance engine options. [76] Approximately 5,000 25th anniversary and 5,000 30th anniversary Cougars were produced.[75][76]. 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. For 1979, though in its last year, the Cougar adopted several body revisions, with revised taillamps and body-color grille inserts, along with an electronic voltage regulator and a plastic battery tray. Good dash and good vinyl top. [44][45] Six-passenger seating was standard with a "Twin Comfort Lounge" 50/50 split bench seat with cloth or vinyl upholstery. [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. 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7. [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). [20] In addition to a signature decal, the option package included turbine-style wheel covers and a chrome engine dress-up kit. 289cid/200hp 2bbl 8-cyl. To distinguish the model line from the Mustang, the Cougar adopted multiple design elements from larger Mercury vehicles. Bridgehampton, NY. For 1984, the hood ornament was replaced by a flat hood emblem. [2] Far exceeding initial sales projections, the Cougar would account for nearly 40% of the 1967 sales of the entire Lincoln-Mercury division. For 1977, the Cougar was introduced in three trim levels: a base trim level and a Brougham trim (for wagons, a wood-paneled Villager trim was offered). 244 vehicles matched Now showing page 4 of 17. A four-barrel "street" version of the Boss 302 produced 290hp, while a 2x4-barrel "racing" version was officially rated at the same 290hp. Drive it on your trailer. Shared with the Mercury Marquis/Colony Park, a 4.2L V8 was standard, with a 4.9L V8 offered as an option; both engines were paired with a 4-speed Ford AOD overdrive automatic. [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. For its seventh generation, the Cougar introduced the MN12 platform. During its production, the Cougar was assembled at the Dearborn Assembly Plant (part of the Ford River Rouge Complex) in Dearborn, Michigan from 1967 until 1973, San Jose Assembly (Milpitas, California) from 1968 into early 1969, Lorain Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) from 1974 until 1997, and at Flat Rock Assembly (Flat Rock, Michigan) from 1999 through 2002. Classifieds for Classic Mercury Cougar XR7. QR Code Link to This Post. [28], For 1973, Lincoln-Mercury marketed a "Bronze Age" special edition promotion of the Cougar (alongside the Monterey, Montego MX, and Comet). 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. LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME. The GS trim was largely used for internal purposes, with advertising dropping the designation entirely. [citation needed] While this was considered attainable given enough road, the automatic transmission version could not reach this speed without significant engine modification. 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). As part of adopting the Torino chassis, the Cougar shifted to body-on-frame construction for the first time. The 3.8L V6 was paired with a 3-speed automatic; a 4-speed overdrive automatic was optional (the only transmission with the 4.9L V8). [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). During 1968, the 289 was temporarily substituted with the 302cuin (4.9L) V8 designed for the new federal emissions standards. The Cougar XR7 was offered with two V8 engines.
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