1971 Mercury Cougar

XR7 Convertible

351 CLEVELAND

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

1971 Cougar, XR7 Convertible; straight, all original, pretty! WATCH MOVIES: http://youtu.be/7W6ebB1aG9g Only 70,300 original miles, Always kept in heated garage. • 351 ci V8 Cleveland• Power top with glass window, works GREAT-window is excellent condition!• 2-BBL original Carburetor• Automatic Transmission• Power Brakes/Front Disc• Leather InteriorAir Conditioning NEW SPOILER• NEW DUAL EXHAUST• AM/FM -- tape (also have an 8 track to throw in), & Clock.• Power Steering and handgrip horn• Sequential Turn Signals• Magnum 500 wheels It Runs Beautifully. Draws a lot of attention, wherever we go. Most people believe it reminds them of a Cutlass, Mustang, or Cuda from the back/side. No rips in the top. The body is super-solid. Only 1 small ding (Maybe 2-3" wide-which I took a pic of). I had ½ pint of the paint mixed this week. ALL THE CHROME IS EXCELLENT!! All glass is excellent. Everything works as it should, except the clock, (I haven't looked to see why yet). Runs smooth, fingertip steering. Everything is tight. Needs nothing! If I keep it, I would buy another parade boot-this one is the original and in good-fair condition. It wouldn't take much to be a perfect show car. If you are looking for a solid, original, 1970's convertible in great shape, you will not be disappointed. Look below at the rarity of this vehicle, there were only 1,717 made. As the 1971 commercial said "It's where wild meets elegance". ..haha, the original ad is on youtube. We are asking below "low retail" for NADA, this vehicle is definitely closer to "high retail" shape! Production of the 1971 Mercury Cougar: • XR-7 CONVERTIBLE: 1,717 =OURS • 2-door hardtop: 34,008 • Base model Convertible: 1,723 • XR-7 2-door hardtop: 25,416 Engines for the 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar: Type Size Horsepower Years ohv V-8 429 370* 1971 ohv V-8 351 240/285* 1971=OURS ohv V-8 351 168/262/266** 1972 ohv V-8 351 168/264** 1973 "The 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar was the last of the Cougar pony cars. They shared an enlarged new body/chassis design with the third-generation Ford Mustangs, but rode a five-inch longer wheelbase. The 1971-73s are worth collector consideration, especially XR-7 hardtops -and the Super-rare 1971 ragtops! 1971 Mercury Cougar; XR7 2 Door Convertible NADA: Pricing Original MSRP $3,877 Low $10,000 Average $18,700 High$30,700 Options: (add options) ADD-351/240 HP V8 ENG 15% = ours ADD-AIR CONDITIONING 10% =ours TOTAL PRICE (with added options): LOW: $12,500 AVERAGE: $23,375 HIGH: $38,375 CALL RON: 219-395-6925=NO TRADES, PLEASE!! Local pick up, or you make shipping arrangements. On Jan-15-13 at 18:35:16 PST, seller added the following information: Thanks for the questions: The only reason one seat was up further than the other was because the seat belt was stuck in the passenger seat for a couple of days when we took the pics (it is now out and no problems). The tires have about 90% tread. We don't always do burn outs, (it was just for the movie). Yes, the turn signals work fine. Thanks for all the questions! HAPPY BIDDING! On Jan-19-13 at 11:34:13 PST, seller added the following information: YOU ARE VERY CLOSE TO THE RESERVE!!!