This 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is one of 96 convertibles equipped with a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 and three-speed automatic transmission for the model year and it underwent a multi-year refurbishment in the 1990s after a prolonged period in storage. It was acquired by the previous owner in 2015 and subsequent work consisted of overhauling the brakes and air conditioning system restoring the steering wheel rebuilding the Traction-Lok differential and replacing the tires and braking components. The car is further equipped with a Ram Air induction system a white soft top front disc and rear drum brakes replica styled steel wheels concealed LED headlights and sequential turn signals. The cabin is outfitted with a center console a rebuilt AM/FM radio power windows air conditioning and replacement white vinyl and leather upholstery. This Cobra Jet Cougar XR-7 convertible is for sale with an Elite Marti Report service manuals and a car cover.
he steering wheel features woodgrain trim and frames a 120-mph speedometer a 6k-rpm tachometer and supplementary gauges. The instrument cluster and clock lenses were replaced the gauges were calibrated and the ammeter was converted to display voltage. The five-digit odometer shows 11k miles.
The R-Code 428ci Cobra Jet V8 was factory equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and was rated at 335 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and the Traction-Lok differential was rebuilt and is a 3.25:1 ratio!
For more information please contact LaFontaine Classic Cars at 248-714-2110 or email us at Inquiry@LaFontaineClassicCars.com
Items Replaced Recently:
-Power convertible top cylinders
-Replacement white soft top
-Replacement power steering pump
-Replacement Hydraulic Cylinder & Control Valve
-Replacement Carpet
