1967 Mercury Cougar

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

7F91S536935

Gasoline

Here is an example of Classic muscle that you don't see very often. This is 1 of 7,412 total production 1967 Mercury Cougar GT’s built. This Rare Cat was ordered with the full GT performance package which included a heavy duty suspension and the S-code 390 engine. Mercury Cougar was Motor Trend Magazine's 'Car of the Year' for 1967. Mercury joined the pony car race full speed with its Cougar, based on a stretched version of the Ford Mustang. Only a two door hardtop was available with standard simulated leather bucket seats, hideaway headlights, and a V8 engine, impressive enough to be named Motor Trend's Car of the Year. Two trim packages were also available, available separately or together. The XR-7 package included a wood-rimmed steering wheel, black-face competition-type instrumentation in a simulated walnut dash, toggle switches, an overhead console, a leather-covered T-handle automatic transmission shifter, and combination leather/vinyl seats. For performance buyers, the GT package, a $323 option, included a firmer suspension with solid rear brushings, stiffer springs all around, bigger 1.1875 inch shocks, a fatter 0.84 inch anti-roll bar, power front disc brakes, 8.95x14 Wide-Oval tires, a low-restriction exhaust system and special identification features. Standard with the GT package was a 390 cid V8 rated at 335 bhp. The 390 used hydraulic lifters, a fairly mild cam and "street type" valve timing that resulted in a favorable 1:10 power-to-weight ratio. A Holley C70F carb with four 1.562 inch venturies and vacuum-operated secondaries sat on the 390 cid engine. With a 10.5:1 compression ratio, it required premium fuel. Transmission choices included three or four speed synchro gearboxes or a three-speed Merc-O-Matic with manual shift capabilities for down-shifting to second below 71 mph or first below 20 mph. While based on the Mustang platform, the Cougar's suspension was upgraded with a hook-and-eye joint the lower front A frames to dampen ride harshness, six-inch-longer rear leaf springs, and better-rated rear spring and axle attachments. I bought this car earlier this year with plans to restore it. I don’t have the space and can’t continue to pay for storage. The floors and frame rails are all original and in perfect rust free condition! The engine compartment is perfectly straight and rust free with no signs of previous accidents. The body sheet metal is all original and rust-free. Looking down both sides of the car it is very straight! The 390 motor was replaced with a 351. The original 9" rear end is original and untouched. The car runs and drives. I have not driven it more than a few blocks to the store it. The roof had a vinyl top on it at one time or another and has caused some rust. It can be repaired, but I purchased a complete rust-free top that I will include to the winning bidder. I also have a 1960's era 428 P.I. motor that i bought to put in this car. I will sell the motor for an additional $1,500.00. This is a rare car that will be worth restoring. Remember, only 7,412 of these were produced! Production: 2D Hardtop: 116,260 GT 2D Hardtop: 7,412 XR-7 2D Hardtop: 27,221 Engines: 289 V8 195 bhp. 289 V8 200 bhp. 289 V8 225 bhp. 390 V8 280 bhp. 390 V8 320 bhp. 390 V8 335 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 427 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm. Performance: 390/335: 0-60 in 8.1 seconds, 1/4 mile in 16 seconds. On Nov-19-10 at 16:38:24 PST, seller added the following information: Ok. I have been getting a lot of questions. Hope this helps: The car has a clear California Title. The car has dual side exhaust. The car has not been in any accidents. The car has a factory 8 track player in the center console. No rust other than some parts of the roof.On Nov-19-10 at 16:42:01 PST, seller added the following information: Yes! This car has factory tilt steering!On Nov-22-10 at 13:39:01 PST, seller added the following information: Here is the door tag information: Vin = 7F91S536935 Body = 65A Color = X Trim = 2A Date = 07M DSO = 53 Axle = 1 Trans = U Hope this helps!