1974 Cougar Xr7 351cj C6 3.25 Traction Loc on 2040-cars
Utica, Michigan, United States
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Up for auction is my 1974 Mercury Cougar XR7. It's powered by it's FACTORY ORIGINAL 351 Cobra Jet and backed by by it's original C6 automatic transmission. Out back is has its original 3.25 gears traction lock 9" rear end. It comes equipped with Power steering, Power brakes, Air Conditioning (YES, IT WORKS), rear window defrost, AM/FM stereo radio, Magnum 500 wheels and a rim blow steering wheel. It was ordered with white bucket seat interior with floor shift and console. The XR7's received the rally dash which consisted of Tachometer, Speedometer, fuel, oil pressure, water temp and amp gauges along with a clock.EVERYTHING on this car, with exception of he clock, WORKS. I purchased this car from the original owner who ordered it while he was stationed in Maryland while in the Navy 1974. It spent from Jan 1974- Mar 1975 Hollywood, MD. Mar 1975- Oct 1977 at Seaside, CA. Oct 1977- Oct 1979 at Neptune Beach, FL. Oct 1979-Mar 1987 at California, MD. Mar 1987- Sep 1993 at Lorton, VA. and finally Sep 1993- Dec 2013 in St. Augustine, FL. I still have the original 1974 Florida title, window sticker, all the factory paperwork that comes in the glovebox when new, owners manual, owner warranty card, keys with key code tag. I have the original registration paper for the car along with all registrations from 1980 on up, 1974 Mercury sales brochure along with the 1974 color chart. I also have various paperwork from parts purchases and repair work although nothing major has ever been done to the car.
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN - Original 351 Cobra Jet engine from air cleaner to oil pan including the original carburetor with the tag still intact. The original owner did tell me that the heads have been off to do valve stem seals and when this was done it was found that the guides were slightly worn so the heads received new valve guides and one piece stainless valves, The engine runs very well and pulls strong. It still has its original full length dual exhaust, the mufflers look to be recent. It sounds good and has a nice tone but isn't overly loud. It doesn't smoke, leak, tick or knock nor does it run hot.
The transmission is the original C6 to the car and shifts great. It goes into all gears without hesitation, it doesn't slip and produces a nice bark at the rear tires on the 1-2 shift.
The rear end is still the original 3.25 traction loc differential that was installed in the car on the assembly line. Traction lock works well. The parking brake also functions properly. Tire have plenty of tread but I think it just begs for some white letter tires. The brakes work FANTASTIC. The car still rides on its original painted Magnum 500's with trims rings and all center caps intact, even all the original lugnuts.
INTERIOR - The bucket seat interior is in good shape. The original carpet shows nicely, the dashboard isn't all busted/cracked, the dash pad is mint all the gauges work. All of the dash lights work. The ashtray looks like it has NEVER had a cigarette in it. No rips or tears in the headliner, all windows go up and down like new, door locks work, interior lights/map lights work. The only flaws in the interior are two cracks in the vinyl of the drivers side door panel and a couple small splits at the seams in the driver's seat bottom. All seat belts are accounted for and fully functional. The console is in very nice shape, no cracks and still has the removable storage bin inside and the interior light in the console does work. The heater/Air conditioning functions as it should (cold A/C and "roast you out of the car" heat), the radio and all four speakers work.
BODY - The body still wears its original paint and vinyl top. It has never been in an accident. Being that it's 40 years old, the paint isn't perfect as it has some nicks, scratches, chips and a couple of small dings. The only rust on the car the the lower, inner corners of the doors at the very rear of the door. Everything else is solid as a rock, the underside of the car is beautiful as is the trunk. Speaking of the trunk, it still retains its original bumper jack and lug wrench along with its ORIGINAL spare Magnum 500 wheel and tire. This is DEFINITELY NOT your typical rust belt car. The hood, doors and trunk open and close nicely, nothing sags. All of the trim is in nice shape and the chrome looks good too. There are no cracks or chips in the glass, the rear defrost does work as do the wipers and windshield washers. ALL lights work, marker, brake, turn signal hazards and headlamps.
All in all its a nice, driver quality, classic car that has been well cared for and hasn't had the snot beat out of it. It runs and drives well, it rides very nice down the road and is very comfortable at speed on the highway. I've had a few friends ride in it and they have all commented on how nice the car rides and how comfortable it is. It away's draws lookers wherever it goes and that white interior just makes it POP.
The car is located in Shelby Township, MI. I encourage you to check it out in person prior to bidding, you wont be disappointed. You could literally fly in and drive this car home. The car comes with a nice, custom fit car cover. The original owner also keep the original pieces of anything he swapped out with a replacement part and it all goes with the car. With all that being said, it is still a 40 year old car and is sold as is, where it is. I haven't had a single issue with the car and I don't foresee that anyone else would either. Transport cost and scheduling is the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. I WILL work with your transporter but they also must work with my work schedule. The vehicle may stay here for 14 days after payment, I will keep it in the garage as long as I can. I have sold and sent a few vehicles to different states and have sent two over to the UK with no complaints about what was purchased.
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