1973 Mercury Cougar Survivor! Mustang Torino Cyclone Montego on 2040-cars
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Engine:351 Cleveland
For Sale By:Private Seller
Mileage: 62,600
Make: Mercury
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Cougar
Drive Type: Automatic
1973 Mercury Cougar. This is a true 62xxx mile all original survivor car! I got the car from the son of the original owner. This car never even left the town it was bought and sold in from new, until I got it!You never find them like this anymore! Nothing has been changed or altered, original paint, interior and drivetrain!
Car is Bright Green Gold Metallic with Avocado Vinyl Top and Avocado d'ecor bucket seats ( interior is almost mint! )
Mercury made 60629 Cougars in 1973. (base, base conv., XR7, XR7 conv.) 21069 base hardtops. 1383 in this color, and only 233 in this color and interior combo!
There is zero rust on this car! Never wrecked. There are a couple of small dings and scratches, but after all, the car is 40 years old! I just took the car to a professional detailer and had the car rubbed out and buffed, and WOW! I never thought original paint could look so good! The car literally looks wet!
You can restore a car a 100 times, but they are only original once! This car would clean house in a survivor class at a car show!
Options include and verified on the Marti report are: Avocado Vinyl top, FMX Automatic trans, power steering, Console (clock doesn't work), AC (needs charged), AM/FM stereo, body side moldings, D'ecor group, Appearance protection group, color keyed racing mirrors, tinted glass and wire wheel covers.
I wouldn't be afraid to drive this car across the country. It rides and drives like a dream. Tires are like new. The carburetor should probably be gone through ( I have a new carb kit), slight stutter when its cold, not that noticeable, I'm just picky.
If your interested in looking at the car or want someone else too, no problem, I actually encourage it. This car has nothing to hide. (I have a 100% feedback rating, and have sold cars in the past on ebay)
No warranties of any kind. $500 deposit required within 24 hours. Balance due in 7 days.
Car is located in Monroe, MI. Any questions, call Ron @ 734 735 2260. Thanks for looking!
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