1968 Mercury Cougar

5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated

8F93J578488

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GAS

1968 MERCURY COUGAR XR-7 TOP OF THE LINE XR-7 302 V-8 4 BARREL LEATHER INTERIOR POWER DISC BRAKES & STEERING LOW MILEAGE-GREAT DRIVER FACTORY AIR CONDITIONED CAR UP FOR AUCTION AND YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE IS A 1968 MERCURY COUGAR XR-7. IN 1967 FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTRODUCED MERCURY'S ANSWER TO THE HOT NEW PONY CAR CRAZE. THE MERCURY COUGAR WAS BORN. IT WAS AN UPSCALE, LONGER WHEEL BASED VERSION OF THE EVER POPULAR FORD MUSTANG. IT WAS MORE LUXURIOUS, CONTAINED MORE AMENITIES, AND RODE CONSIDERABLY BETTER. THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR OF THE COUGAR WITH THE BIGGEST CHANGE BEING THE ADDITION OF THE 302 V-8 MOTOR AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS. THE XR-7 IS THE TOP OF THE LINE AND FEATURES ROCKER PANEL MOLDINGS, SPECIAL WHEEL COVERS, LEATHER-TRIMMED VINYL SEATS, WALNUT TONED INSTRUMENT PANEL, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, AND MUCH MORE. THIS MERCURY COUGAR XR-7 IS PRETTY ORIGINAL. IT RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. IT IS MAROON IN COLOR WITH A RED INTERIOR. IT IS A DRIVER QUALITY CAR THAT CRUISES DOWN THE ROAD WITH EASE. THERE ARE A FEW ITEMS THAT NEED ATTENTION BUT YOU CAN USE IT AS IS RIGHT NOW OR UPDATE AS YOU SEE FIT. THESE COUGARS ARE COMING INTO THEIR OWN AS FAR AS COLLECTOR CARS GO AND THIS ONE IS A GOOD CANDIDATE TO UPDATE. THERE ARE LOTS OF PICTURES. PLEASE ALLOW THEM TIME TO LOAD AND THEY WILL ANSWER MOST QUESTIONS. WE'VE BEEN BUYING AND SELLING COLLECTOR CARS FOR MANY YEARS. WE REGULARLY SHIP CARS BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY SO FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL FOR A QUOTE. THE PHONE NUMBER IS 509-991-8360. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO INSPECT THE COUGAR AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO PICK YOU UP AT THE AIRPORT. THIS 1968 MERCURY COUGAR XR-7 IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IS VERY CLEAN. IN FAIRNESS TO ALL, I DON'T DIVULGE THE RESERVE PRICE, HOWEVER IF YOU WISH TO MAKE AN OFFER, LET US KNOW, AND IF A DEAL IS STRUCK WE CAN POST A BUY IT NOW PRICE. THE RESERVE IS QUITE LOW. Specifications Year: 1968 Odometer: 75,643 Vin: 8F93J578488 Engine: 302 V-8 Transmission: AUTOMATIC Notes: FAIRLY ORIGINAL Exterior Condition: PAINT ISSUES Ext. Color: MAROON PAINT CONDITION: FAIR Interior Condition: MOSTLY GOOD Int. Color: RED LEATHER/VINYL: SEE SEATS Notes: CLEAN NICE DRIVER WESTERN CAR GOOD RUBBER PONY CAR THIS 1968 MERCURY COUGAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT COULD USE SOME UPDATING. THE COLOR IS THE ORIGINAL MAROON. THE BODY IS MOSTLY IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, VERY ORIGINAL, AND QUITE STRAIGHT. THERE IS A DENT ON THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, AS SEEN IN PICS, AND THE PAINT IS FADED AND CHECKED IN SOME PLACES. IT HAS A PRETTY GOOD SHINE TO IT AND IS FINE FOR A DRIVER BUT REALLY NEEDS A REPAINT TO BE SUPER NICE. THE BODY IS VERY SOLID WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SMALL RUST AREA IN THE REAR QUARTER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE BEHIND THE WHEEL ( AGAIN SEE PICS ). IT LOOKS GOOD FROM TWENTY FEET AWAY. THIS CAR IS IN GOOD SHAPE, FUN TO DRIVE, AND LOOKS GOOD GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE CHROME BUMPERS ARE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AS IS THE GRILL. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SMALL DINGS ON THE TRIM AND CHROME BUT NOTHING MAJOR. THE GLASS IS GOOD, THE TIRES ARE GOOD. LIKE I SAID IT'S FINE FOR A DRIVER AND IT WOULDN'T TAKE MUCH TO MAKE IT WORK FOR THE PARK SHOWS, MALL SHOWS, CRUISE NIGHT EVENTS, ETC. MORE INFORMATION IS AFTER EACH SET OF PICTURES. PLEASE LET THEM LOAD AS THERE ARE QUITE A FEW. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE COLOR DIFFERENCES IN SOME OF THE PICS, THE SUN CAME AND WENT, AND MY CAMERA SEEMS LIKE IT HAS A MIND OF IT'S OWN SOMETIMES. Exterior Pictures Interior Pictures THE INTERIOR OF THE 1968 MERCURY COUGAR XR-7 IS VERY ORIGINAL AND IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE FRONT SEATS. THEY ARE LEATHER AND ARE CRACKED AND SPLIT. THEY DEFINITELY NEED RECOVERED. THERE ARE SOME COLOR CO-ORDINATED SEAT COVERS THAT GO WITH THE CAR THAT YOU COULD USE UNTIL YOU GET THEM RECOVERED. I TOOK THEM OFF FOR PICTURES. THE REST OF THE INTERIOR IS IN REALLY GOOD CONDITION. THE LENSES ARE QUITE CLEAR, THE SILVERING IS REALLY NICE. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY GOOD. THE HEADLINER IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE DOOR PANELS ARE GOOD BUT THERE IS A SPLIT ON THE ARMREST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DASH IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE COUGAR WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN LIKE THEY SHOULD AND THE GLASS IS ALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE INTERIOR TRIM IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE INTERIOR IS RED AND A COMBINATION OF LEATHER AND VINYL. THE CONSOLE HAS AN AFTERMARKET RADIO AND CLOCK BUT THE ORIGINALS COME WITH THE CAR. THE XR-7 FEATURES FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING. IT DOES NOT BLOW ICE COLD, HASN'T BEEN CHARGED FOR QUITE SOME TIME, BUT IS ALL INTACT. THE MAP LIGHTS WORK AS DO THE GAUGES, TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, ETC. THE ODOMETER READS 75,643 MILES AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER ATTESTED THAT IS WAS ACTUAL AND SIGNED AN ODOMETER STATEMENT TO THAT EFFECT. I HAVEN'T OWNED IT SINCE NEW SO CAN'T VERIFY, BUT YOU CAN LOOK AT THE PEDALS AND OTHER ITEMS AND IT SURE LOOKS ACTUAL. PLEASE LOOK THE PICTURES OVER CAREFULLY AS THEY WILL ANSWER MOST QUESTIONS. SORRY FOR THE COLOR DIFFERENCES. SOMETIMES THE CAMERA WOULD FLASH, SOMETIMES IT WOULDN'T. TR> TR> TR> TR> TR> Motor and Other Pictures THE MOTOR IS THE 302 CUBIC INCH V-8 WITH FOUR BARREL CARBURETION. IT RUNS GREAT AND ALWAYS FIRES RIGHT UP. THERE ARE SOME PERFORMANCE AND COSMETIC UPGRADES BUT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT COMES WITH THE CAR AND IS IN THE TRUNK. THE TRANSMISSION IS AN AUTOMATIC, WITH SHIFTING ON THE FLOOR. IT IS STOCK AND SHIFTS FINE. THE REAREND IS 3:00 TO 1. THE '68 COUGAR HAS DUAL EXHAUST AND IT SOUNDS GREAT. THE XR-7 HAS POWER STEERING AND POWER DISC BRAKES. THE HEADLIGHT DOORS WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD AND STAY CLOSED WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT IS VERY CLEAN. THERE IS NO RUST IN THE TRUNK. THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS CLEAN AND SOLID. THE XR-7 COUGAR HAS RAISED WHITE LETTER RADIALS THAT APPEAR TO HAVE LOTS OF TREAD LEFT IN THEM. THE WHEELS AND COVERS ARE STOCK. AGAIN, IT RUNS AND DRIVES WELL. TERMS AND CONDITIONS I can arrange shipping or you can arrange yourself or drive it home. Buyer pays all shipping charges. Please e-mail for shipping rates. Auction may be canceled at any time as car is also advertised locally. Terms are as follows: $1000 down within 3 days after auction by Paypal or wire transfer. Balance due 10 days after auction end. Balance can be paid with Bank Certified Cashiers Check, or wire transfer. Wire Transfer is preferred. Please note: Cashier's Checks can take over 30 days to clear and neither car or title will be transferred until the check clears. No personal checks. Please DO NOT bid unless you are serious about buying. I have tried to be thorough, but there is only so much you can write here so please ask any and all questions before bidding. Please do not wait until the last day to ask questions. Please understand it is a used car, over 44 years old, and as such can have various flaws and imperfections such as chips, scratches, etc. in the paint, body, trim, interior, etc. The vehicle runs fine, but obviously I can't guarantee or warranty the condition of running gear, electrical, or other items. Statements are that of the previous owner and we try to verify as much as possible, but obviously cannot guarantee the accuracy of statements made to us. I encourage inspections, but they must be done prior to the auction ending. The odometer reads 75,643. Based on pedal wear and other items, I believe it to be original but have no proof or documentation so you are buying as unknown. The previous owner has attested it is actual and has signed an odometer statement to that effect. It will be included in the paperwork. However, in Washington State all vehicles over 10 years old must be sold as "Mileage Exempt" and that's how the paperwork/title will read. If you have questions or concerns please E-mail or call 509-991-8360. You may have to leave a message as I'm not always by the phone. IF YOU HAVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR ARE NEW TO EBAY PLEASE CALL ME BEFORE BIDDING OR BID WILL BE CANCELED. Vehicle is sold as-is with no warranty implied or intended. Washington State residents must pay sales tax on purchase price and title transfer and registration also. WaDlr2162 It's a very decent, stock '68 Cougar XR-7 that runs and drives well. Thank you for looking. ...