1997 Mercury Cougar

30th Anniversary Edition Coupe

4.6

Automatic

1MELM62W7VH628831

Clear

Gasoline

We are Midnite Motor Classics  of Margate, Florida, and we've been in business in South Florida since 1991. We  began selling vehicles online in April of 2002 and have sold clean, quality used  vehicles to numerous eBay motors customers. We sell all kinds of vehicles, but  we specialize in low mileage, Florida cars in very good to excellent condition.  Florida has a large senior and "snowbird" population - people who don't do a lot  of driving. We search the state to find these cars for eBay. Buying a vehicle on  eBay can be a fantastic way to get the car you want at a great price, without  the haggling or high-pressure salesmen at you local dealership. We encourage you  to contact us is you have any questions at all, and if you're located in South  Florida, we invite you to inspect our vehicles. Should you choose to travel to  Florida to take delivery of your vehicle, we offer free pick-up service at the  Ft. Lauderdale airport. If you'd like  to inspect and test drive a vehicle, please call  for an appointment. We do not keep regular office hours, and vehicles are locked  indoors when we're not at the office. Midnite Motor Classics 1661 Banks Rd Margate, FL 33063 CONTACT INFORMATION Phone:  954-648-0582 (Steve) Email us using the "Ask The Seller A  Question" link near the top of the listing. Description Features Year 1997 Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors Remote Entry / Alarm Dual Power Seats with Lumbar Full Leather Seats AM/FM/CD/Cassette Audio System Air Conditioning Rear Defrost Tilt Wheel Cruise Control Interior Trunk Release Storage Console Sport Suspension Larger Brake Rotors Carriage Roof Rear Spoiler 30th Anniversary 16" Wheels 30th Anniversary Emblems, Mats and Keychain Make Mercury Model Cougar XR7 30th Anniversary Edition VIN 1MELM62W7VH628831 Mileage 84,253 Exterior Dark Toreador Red Interior Light Prairie Tan Engine 4.6 Liter V8 Safety Dual Air Bags, ABS We at Midnite motor Classics in Margate, Florida are  proud to present AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN this beautiful, Low Mileage 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 30th Anniversary Edition Here's a rare find: This  1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 is in   exceptional condition inside and out, and it runs and  drives great. 1997 was the last year for this generation of the Cougar, which shared its  platform with the Ford Thunderbird. This is the  30th Anniversary Edition Cougar. It comes with upgrades that are  unique to this model. 30th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION - Unique  exterior color - Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic - Seat trim embroidered  with 30th Anniversary logo - Unique front bucket seats with power lumbar and  power side bolsters - Front floor mats embroidered with 30th Anniversary logo - Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror - Unique 16" lacy  spoke aluminum wheels - Larger front disc brake rotors - Sport-tuned  suspension This is one of the "first run" Anniversary  Editions. It came ONLY in an exclusive "Dark Toreador Red  Clearcoat" color, and has the gold-rimmed 30th Anniversary badges on the  C-pillars. The 2nd run of cars came in other colors, and with different badges. This is a lifetime Florida car with just  84,253 original miles on it. Please read through our description and look at the gallery pictures. Feel free  to email or call if you have any questions at all. Steve:  954-648-0582 This is NO RESERVE auction. Bid To Win! The "Dark Toreador Red  Clearcoat" paint is unique to the 30th Anniversary Cougar XR7, and was only  available on the first run cars. The paint on this  car is ALL ORIGINAL. Carfax shows no accident history or any other problems.  You can see the Carfax history report at the end of the photo gallery. The exterior is in excellent condition with no  significant dents. Ther are a few smalll dings on the right rear quarter. Exterior features include  30th Anniversary 16" alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and a carriage roof. Only the first run 30th Anniversary cars had the gold-rimmed badges. The interior is clean, and  also in excellent shape, obviously a reflection of the low mileage on the car.  The leather seats have no holes or tears, and the carpets, dash, and door panels  are good. Both front seats have power controls with lumbar and  bolster  controls. The 30th Anniversary mats are included. The seats have the 30th Anniversary logo embroidered in the seat backs. The rear seat is clean and comfortable. This Cougar XR7 has some nice luxury and convenience  features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors; Remote entry/Alarm; Cruise control; air  conditioning; Rear defrost, and much, much more. Safety features include dual air bags and anti-lock brakes. There is an AM/FM/Cassette stereo. Another anniversary badge on the steering wheel, and the 30th anniversary  keychain is included... The trunk is clean and roomy. The 4.6 liter V8 puts out smooth power, rated at 205  hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. This engine has been used in Taxi fleets and Police  cars throughout the USA for many, many years. It is reliable and will provide  hundreds of thousands of miles of service. With just 84,253 miles on it, this motor has a  long life ahead of it. The 30th Anniversary Cougar also comes with the Sport Suspension and upgraded  brake rotors. The underside of the car is also nice - no fluid leaks, no rust. (this car has  spent its life in Florida) The exclusive 30th anniversary wheels are also in very good shape. Current miles are 84,253. This car may be driven, so mileage could be higher by the time the auction is  over. If you'd like to inspect and  test drive a vehicle, please call  for an appointment. We do not keep regular office hours, and vehicles are locked  indoors when we're not at the office. Please be sure to  scroll down and read our terms of sale before you bid. Midnite Motor Classics 1661 Banks Rd Margate, FL 33063 CONTACT INFORMATION Phone:  954-648-0582 (Steve) Email us using the "Ask The Seller A  Question" link near the top of the listing. THANK YOU FOR VIEWING OUR AUCTION! Services   Looking to transport your vehicle? Find transporters who will give you a quote  at www.movecars.com.  (For quote purposes, our vehicles are located in zip 33063)   Get a quote on-line from eBay finance center.    (Please have financing in order  before you bid)   eBay recommends Inspect My Ride.    Please click the link for  info.   Vehicle inspections and extended warranties are available from Carchex.   Free vehicle pricing and information from NADA guides. Terms of Sale Notice to Bidders We are a licensed and bonded auto dealer in Florida. Please read our description and all other information completely and view all  the pictures carefully before you bid on this auction to ensure you are  knowledgeable about the vehicle you are bidding on.    The vehicle description above is for informational  and narrative purposes only. We have made a diligent effort to describe the  vehicle as accurately as possible, but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the  description. All of our vehicles are available for inspection and test drive,  and we encourage you to do so.    NOTE: When buying a used car, one should expect a  certain amount of wear, use and flaws that one would not expect from buying a  new car. A vehicle that is 8 years old will show more wear than one that is 3  years old. etc, etc...We attempt to list all known imperfections on vehicles  that we sell on eBay Motors. We do not list very minor dings, rock chips or  scratches which are common on used vehicles. If you have any questions  whatsoever with respect to condition of this vehicle, please contact Steve at 954-648-0582  before bidding. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS IS  unless otherwise noted. Vehicles with remaining warranty must be handled between  purchaser and new car dealer. We occasionally buy our cars from new car dealers,  and in some cases the dealer has to make a payoff to a finance company and wait  for the title, which could be delayed up to 15 days. As we are located In Florida, we are required to  title a vehicle "Exempt" in miles if the car is 10 years or older. The miles  listed is the actual reading from the cars odometer. We do not reveal reserve price amounts, so please  don't ask. We prefer to see all auctions  through to the end in order to get the best price for a vehicle. We are a dealer  however, and all vehicles are for sale to the public. We therefore reserve the  right to cancel all bids and end the auction early if the vehicle is sold. We  reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive or net negative feed  back. Payment and Fees We will add a $249 dealer prep  charge to the final bid price. This is  to cover the cost of vehicle cleaning, phone calls, Fed-Exing of packages and  other document handling costs. If a vehicle is not picked up within 10 days of  the auction close, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable storage fee.   You may pay the purchase price in cash, with a  cashiers or certified check or wire transfer. We do not accept credit cards for  full purchase price. If you are the winner, a $500 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours  of the end of the auction is sufficient to hold the car until the remainder can  be sent or car is picked up. Paypal will be accepted  for the $500 deposit only. If these forms of payment are not acceptable,  please do not bid. Final payment is expected within five (5) days  thereafter. If you are a Florida resident, you will be required to pay applicable sales tax  and registration fees. If you are not a Florida resident, you will be required  to register the vehicle in your home state at your own cost, including  registration fees, inspection fees and sales taxes applicable to your state.  If you are seeking financing, please be sure to hold off on your bid until your  funding has been approved. I DO NOT ACCEPT BANK DRAFTS OF ANY KIND. You are  responsible for your own finance arrangements so please take care of them before  bidding. With notice, we are more than  happy to pick up our winning bidder at Ft Lauderdale  International Airport  (FLL) during regular operating hours. Monday - Friday 9-4 (Saturday by Appointment). If you'd like  to inspect and test drive a vehicle, please call  for an appointment. We do not keep regular office hours, and vehicles are locked  indoors when we're not at the office. Midnite Motor Classics 1661 Banks Rd Margate, FL 33063 CONTACT INFORMATION Phone:  954-648-0582 (Steve) Email us using the "Ask The Seller A  Question" link near the top of the listing.