The third-generation Cougar uses the rear-wheel drive chassis used by the Mercury Montego and Ford Torino intermediates. Interior. I put new gas tank, fuel pump, fuel sender, battery, newer holley carb and newer tires. The interior was also revised at this time and now included dual airbags with a wraparound style interior. [66] While proportioned differently, wraparound headlamps and taillamps were modeled similarly to the Mercury Sable. [2], The Mercury Cougar was released by Lincoln-Mercury on September 30, 1966. On 26 December 1988, the seventh-generation Mercury Cougar was introduced for the 1989 model year. offered since early-year 1991 for North America U.S.", "Auto Literature, Car Sales Brochures & Catalogs", "Cool Cat: The History of the Mercury Cougar", "1976 Mercury Marquis Cougar Montego Brochure", "Cool Cats, Celebrating The 198388 Mercury Cougar", "Aero Cats, Celebrating The 198997 Mercury Cougar", "99-02 Mercury Cougar production numbers", 1967 Trans-Am Scores at www.trans-amseries.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mercury_Cougar&oldid=1137490966, Special Edition (2000 model year) available in Zinc Yellow, leather interior with yellow stitching on the seats. With the electronic speed limiter removed, the top speed of the car was limited by drag and engine power in top gear at redline, around 135mph (217km/h). Tengo este 1973 Mercury cougar Convertible XR7 muy buenos condiciones motor as sudo reparado ase 5 anios, no tiene muchas milas tengo titulo y registracion en mano y smog no nececita por ser el ao que tiene solo enteresados mndame mensaje y no despus de las 10 de la noche por favor no contesto gracias [2] The model line was marketed as having "European" style and features. In a first for Ford Motor Company, the 1968 Cougar offered an electrically-operated sunroof as an option. [13] The first Lincoln-Mercury vehicle with hidden headlamps, Cougar headlight doors were powered by dual vacuum actuators (one for each headlight door), with vacuum provided by the engine and stored in a reservoir under the fender. As with its predecessor, the fourth-generation Cougar was based on the Ford Torino "split-wheelbase" chassis. $6,500 Private Seller CC-1642743 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4-Speed Automatic 3.8L V6 SMPI 12V CLEAN AUTOCHECK. [25], For 1971, Lincoln-Mercury released the second-generation Mercury Cougar. A DSO code of 84 is listed in the company code list as "Home Office Reserve." This in itself does not automatically make a car with DSO 84 a factory show car. Item Information. Two 351 cubic-inch V8s were carried over from the previous Cougar, including the standard 351 Cleveland and optional 351CJ "Cobra Jet" V8s. While coupes had traditionally been offered in Lincoln-Mercury dealerships for several decades, the shift of the Cougar to the sports compact segment presented a challenge to sales personnel acquainted with marketing luxury-segment vehicles to new-car buyers along with attracting younger buyers into Mercury showrooms. $28,900. [34] A 166hp two-barrel version was the standard engine, with a 246hp four-barrel offered as an option. 73 cougar on its way back, new exhaust, rebuilt transmission, gas tank, aluminum radiator, 4 barrel. To mark its 20th year of production, the Cougar underwent an extensive mid-cycle revision for 1987. [22][23] As a running change in April 1968, the 427 engine was replaced by a 428 Cobra Jet as an option, the latter was officially rated at 335hp. [66] Developed from the second quarter of 1984, as a counterpart of the tenth-generation Ford Thunderbird, the $2 billion redesign of the two vehicles was intended to create handling benchmarked against far more expensive coupes (BMW 6-Series, Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, Jaguar XJS) while remaining in the same price segment. portland > multnomah co > . 1 day ago. Equipment 15-inch aluminum wheels Quad-Shock handling rear suspension Traction-Lok rear axle Monochromatic exterior appearance package Power mirrors Sport front seats with power lumbar support Power-adjustable driver's seat 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7Absolutely one of the nicest ones available for sale anywhere. For 1970, the Cougar underwent an additional revision to the front fascia; the split "electric shaver" grille with vertically slatted trim made its return, with a new hood adopting a pronounced body-color center section. A heavy exterior revision of the 19741976 generation, the fourth generation was marketed against the introduction of downsized competitors. Some cars are triple-black, but when you're a 1970s classic, it's hard to deny the appeal of triple-green. As part of the shift to the wider MN12 chassis, the Cougar again became a 5-passenger vehicle (for the first time since 1982). White, 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible 4-SpeedPresenting this rare 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible, 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 2 Door Sedan | 93290 Miles Showing | Title Will Be Marked Miles Exempt | 302. [9][10] As a mid-year option, a 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air was introduced on April 1, 1968,[11] officially rated at 335hp. At its launch, the first-generation Cougar shared its engine lineup with the Mustang, although offering V8 engines exclusively. The 429 CID V8 was no longer offered, leaving the only engine choices as the 2- and 4-barrel version of the 351. [52] Both trim packages were largely similar, though the LS was exclusive to four-doors. In its development, many design elements of the 19771979 Cougar XR-7 were carried forward in the fifth-generation redesign, including its Continental-style trunk lid, louvered opera windows, and sharp-edged fender lines. Have Marty Report. The engine produces 396hp at 4600 rpm and 458ft pounds torque at 4000rpm. 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7. The rear fascia was styled similarly, concealing dark-lens taillamps behind vertically-slatted trim; sequential turn signals were standard (adopting the mechanism from the Thunderbird). 1975 Mercury Cougar XR7. See photo. 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 For Sale in Colonie, New York 12304 | 1997 Cougar XR7 - SPORT EDITION - One Owner - 4.6L Overhead Cam EFI Never seen a flake of snow or ice. 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible Rare Q-Code 351 Cleveland 4 BBL V-8 Engine C-6 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Rare Medium Aqua Blue "Code #5137A" Exterior over White Interior White Convertible Power Soft Top One of Only 87 Produced with this Trim and Paint Combination for 1973 Rare XR-7 Convertible Special Purpose Vehicle Built and Used for Marketing the Cougar Model for Mercury Original . The GS trim was largely used for internal purposes, with advertising dropping the designation entirely. The straight-lined body sides transitioned toward Coke bottle styling, distinguished by a sweeping body crease sloping down from the hood line to the rear wheels; while the roofline saw little change to its design, the vent windows were deleted. Smith facility. [9] This engine produced 210hp (2-bbl) and 230hp (4-bbl); the former became standard on the XR-7. The 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G Option package was based on the XR-7 with certain equipment added to or in place of the XR-7 equipment. Exterior paint colors available for the 1970 Eliminator mimicked the "Grabber" colors in the Ford lineup and included: Competition Orange, Competition Yellow, Competition Blue, Competition Gold, Competition Green, and Pastel Blue. $32,000 (OBO) Featured Private Seller. As the sixth-generation Mercury Cougar had proved successful in the marketplace, the 1989 redesign of the Cougar was largely an evolution of the previous generation, with updates of many previous design elements. Slotted above the Ford Ka and Ford Puma (both based on the Ford Fiesta subcompact), the Cougar was marketed as a mid-sized coupe. [55] While the Thunderbird adopted a fastback roofline, the Cougar adopted a notchback roofline with a near-vertical backlight, distinguished by upswept rear side windows.[55]. While the nameplate is associated with two-door coupes, at various times during its production, the Cougar was also marketed as a convertible, four-door sedan, station wagon, and a hatchback. During its production, the Cougar was assembled at the Dearborn Assembly Plant (part of the Ford River Rouge Complex) in Dearborn, Michigan from 1967 until 1973, San Jose Assembly (Milpitas, California) from 1968 into early 1969, Lorain Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) from 1974 until 1997, and at Flat Rock Assembly (Flat Rock, Michigan) from 1999 through 2002. XR7 Mercury Cougar. Click the link above for more info and photos. The Bosch-sourced sunroof assemblies were installed by the American Sunroof Corporation in Southgate, Michigan. [65] Along with a limited-slip rear axle, the only options offered were a power moonroof, power antenna, illuminated entry, keyless entry, automatic climate control, and an engine block heater. The last Mercury Cougar rolled off the assembly line on 9 August 2002; following the end of its production, the Mercury model line offered no cars with four-cylinder engines until the 2006 Mercury Milan. The first ten XR7-Gs were factory show vehicles with DSO codes of 84. Description. View car. Classifieds for Classic Mercury Cougar XR7. The Cougar retains the XR7-specific wheels that still look sharp all these years later, and surprisingly sporty. Factory XR7. Downsized to a 104-inch wheelbase, the chassis underpinnings were largely unchanged, including a MacPherson strut/A-arm front suspension with a four-link coil-sprung solid rear axle with front and rear anti-roll bars. The Cobra Jet version of the 351 made its debut, now producing 266hp. For the 1969 model year, the Cougar underwent a mid-cycle revision alongside its Mustang counterpart. [2] Far exceeding initial sales projections, the Cougar would account for nearly 40% of the 1967 sales of the entire Lincoln-Mercury division. This engine was rated at 205 horsepower, 45 fewer than the 4.6 in the same-year Crown Victoria Police Interceptor I once owned. Some XR-7s had the Rally Sport Tachometer and Gauge package (only 25% of all Cougars came with this option). To distinguish the model line from the Mustang, the Cougar adopted multiple design elements from larger Mercury vehicles. Auction Location: MN - Ham Lake | Sale Date: 03/14/2023 - 12:00 PM CST For 1977, Mercury replaced its Montego intermediate range with the Cougar nameplate. The body side stripes (available in black only) were altered to run the length of the car along the upper belt line, and now included a hood stripe, rear spoiler stripe with "Eliminator" callout, and "Eliminator" callouts on the quarters behind the rear wheel. Package B included the Package A items, as well as adding the interior Decor Group option, which featured upgraded seating surfaces and interior trim panels with door-mounted courtesy lights, and a "rim-blow" steering wheel. Needs windshield, door speakers and body trim. For 1991, a 200hp (149kW) version of the 4.9L (302cuin) Windsor 5.0 was introduced featuring a redesigned intake manifold to allow sufficient underhood clearance. Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Styled with a roofline similar to the Thunderbird (and its Mark IV counterpart), the Cougar was not a true hardtop; while fitted with frameless door glass and lacking a fixed B-pillar, the rear side glass was fixed in place (did not retract). At the end of the 1997 model year, Ford announced a major streamlining of its coupe offerings, with Ford discontinuing the Thunderbird and Probe; Lincoln-Mercury lost the Cougar and Lincoln Mark VIII (the latter, after 1998). [57][60] For 1988, the exterior of the Cougar underwent no changes, introducing several monochromatic paint options. [66] Designed specifically for the Mercury Cougar and Ford Thunderbird, the MN12 chassis retained the use of rear-wheel drive. [1] Cat-related nameplates were adopted by the division such as the Bobcat and Lynx. By the mid-1990s, Ford engineers had completed design work on the third generation of the Ford Probe. Good old school exhaust. Mechanics special. As part of adopting the Torino chassis, the Cougar shifted to body-on-frame construction for the first time. In addition to the 210hp supercharged V6 (replaced by a 5.0 L V8 in 1991), the XR7 featured four-wheel antilock disc brakes, electronically adjustable handling suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a 5-speed manual transmission. As its Boss Mustang counterpart was dropped, Mercury discontinued the racing-oriented Cougar Eliminator. Lot #46,945. [66] With the exception of the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford MN12 chassis marked its first use in a mass-produced front-engine rear-drive American automobile. After skipping the 1998 model year, Mercury introduced the eighth-generation Mercury Cougar for the 1999 model year at the 1998 Los Angeles Auto Show. Bridgehampton, NY. The XR7-G however, is a unique model and a totally different offering than the Dan Gurney Special, although few enthusiasts other than well-versed Mercury and Cougar fans know much about it. As it was the final year of the generation, the rear bumper was largely unchanged, receiving only minor revisions to the taillamp lenses. The true dual exhaust let you know there was some very real performance under the hood, but thankfully, the seller hasn't modified the stock mufflers. The $185 upgrade to the XR-7 brought further European influence; in addition to a (simulated) wood-trim dashboard, full instrumentation (black-face gauges), toggle switches, and an overhead console; if so equipped, the automatic transmission was fitted with a T-handle console shifter. [55] For 1986, the V8 was changed to sequential fuel injection, increasing output to 150hp. For 1970, the two-barrel 351 remained the base engine, with the four-barrel engine replaced by a 351 cubic-inch "Cleveland" V8, producing 300hp. 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7. [43], Fitted with much of the interior of the Montego coupe, the Cougar differed primarily in its instrument panel (fitted with a tachometer instead of a clock and other performance-related gauges) and upgraded options. Package C included the Package A items, as well as adding the Special Handling Package, featuring improved tires and heavy-duty suspension components. The body sides were styled with a wide side molding matching the bumper rub strips (a design added to the 1975 Grand Marquis). Restored Car with a Beautiful Black finish. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. For 1984, the XR7 made its return after a year-long hiatus. Package D combined all other packages: Package A, the Interior Decor package, and the Special Handling package. 1994 Mercury Cougar XR7 2-door Sedan, 85523 Miles Showing, Title Will Be Marked Miles Exempt, Ford 3.8L V-6, Gas, Water Cooled Engine, Automatic Transmission, Spring Suspension, Aluminum Wheels, Heater, AC, Radio, 2 Doors, Power Windows, Power Locks, VIN: 1MELM6248RH654648 [2] The Cougar was offered with nearly every Mercury option (including speed control), with the sole exception of power windows. Replacing the Mercury Montego, the standard Cougar now served as the Mercury intermediate model line (slotted between the Mercury Monarch and Mercury Marquis), serving as the Mercury counterpart of the Ford LTD II (replacing the Torino/Gran Torino), introducing the first Cougar sedans and station wagons. They also came with 17-inch machined wheels, the same as the XRs without the black paint on the center spokes. XR-7 interior including leather seat upholstery; woodgrained dash with tachometer, trip odometer, oil pressure and amp gauges; map lights; rear seat courtesy lighting Unique interior console with. A minor grille revision was one of the only exterior changes to the car from the 1971 models. Year 1975. $10,000. The Pick of the Day is a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 coupe finished in Augusta Green with "original numbers-matching correct W Code 427 4V and C-6 Select-Shift Merc-O-Matic transmission," according to the North Liberty, Indiana, private seller advertising the muscle car on ClassicCars.com. The 351 Cleveland was replaced by the updated 351M and the 351 Cobra Jet was retired (from all Ford vehicles); the 400 and 460 remained options. [66] As an option, the Cougar was available with 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (standard on the Cougar XR7).[66]. Vibrant White Clearcoat Interior Graphite Leather *Driver/Passenger Air Bags *Side Impact Door Beams *5 mph Bumpers *Independent Rear Suspension *Rack & Pinion . Mercury : Cougar XR-7 Sedan 2-Door 1997 mercury cougar xr 7 sedan 2 door 4.6 l $1,800 Hunt Valley, Maryland Year 1997 Make Mercury Model Cougar Category Hatchback Mileage 150000 Posted Over 1 Month there is 150,000 miles on the car. This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 22:33. Replacing the Ford Probe in European markets, the Ford Cougar was manufactured in the United States. While limited funds precluded a complete redesign or downsizing of the Torino intermediates, all sheet metal (above the bumpers) was revised. This 1968 Mercury Cougar is Powered by a 428 Ram Air V8 Engine Paired with a Manual Transmission. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. [12] The 390 was offered solely as a 320hp four-barrel. Originally slated for 1993, the 1994 Cougar shifted from the overhead-valve 302cuin (4.9L) V8 to a 205hp 4.6L SOHC V8 (shared with the Mercury Grand Marquis). Drive it on your trailer. As an option, five-passenger seating was offered with front bucket seats (with vinyl upholstery) and a center console with a floor-mounted transmission shifter. 1973 MERCURY COUGAR XR-7 CONVERTIBLE C-951 351ci V-8 engine Automatic transmission Power steering Po . While fenders and doors are common between the two vehicles, in comparison to the 19831987 generation, fewer visible parts are shared.[66]. Finished in Code 8W Chamois Meta Specialty Cars Limited (833) 698-8666 Latrobe, PA 15650 (257 miles away) Related Article The Best Ford Mustangs Ever Made This was nearly as costly as the most expensive 1972 Mercury Montego, the GT. From 1989 through 1990, Lincoln-Mercury Motorsport fielded Cougars of the new body style in the GTO class of the IMSA GT Championship. The Eliminator Option blacked-out exterior trim expanded from the front grille to include the hood scoop and tail light bezels. with gold rims and 17inch wheel Trim XR 7 Sedan 2 Door There were 101 Hertz Eliminators built in 1969, and 100 Hertz Eliminators built in 1970. [69] In another 1994 change, the 4R70W electronically controlled version of the AOD 4-speed automatic was introduced for both the V6 and V8 engines. A high-performance Cougar S (not to be confused with the concept) was discussed in the press, which was essentially a Cougar with a Contour SVT engine; however, this version never made it into production. From the full-size Mercury line, the Cougar also offered a 400 cubic-inch V8 and 460 cubic-inch V8 as options. . The sixth-generation Cougar continued the trim nomenclature of its predecessor in modified form, with the Cougar GS serving as the base trim, the Cougar LS as the luxury trim, and the Cougar XR7 as the high-performance version. Optional engines included: 390-4V, 428 Cobra Jet or Super Cobra Jet (both available with or without Ram-Air), and Boss 302 (available only with the Eliminator Option). [55] While styled with a notchback roofline, the 1983 Cougar was far sleeker than the 1982 Cougar XR7, reducing its coefficient of drag from 0.50 to 0.40[56][55] In 1987, the sixth-generation Cougar underwent a mid-cycle revision with additional aerodynamic improvements, reducing its drag coefficient to 0.36. For 1984, the hood ornament was replaced by a flat hood emblem. [36] Alongside its namesake color, the trim package was also offered in six other colors: ivy glamour metallic, green metallic, medium brown metallic, saddle bronze, medium yellow gold, and white.[36]. Mercury Cougar Xr7 - Etsy Mercury Cougar Xr7 (161 Results) Price ($) 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7-351 cu in V-8 A Class by Itself-Original Magazine Ad OriginalAutoAds (545) $9.95 Poster Wall Art Print | Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Hand Drawn Vintage Detroit Muscle Car HubcapsAndDogviews (12) $18.50 For 1978, the Cougar wagon was discontinued to make way for the all-new Mercury Zephyr wagon and the downsized 1979 Mercury Colony Park wagon (4 inches shorter). CL. Rot free 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 project. [60], From 1984 until 1986, the XR7 was equipped with a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4; shared with the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, the engine produced 145hp with an automatic transmission (155hp with a manual transmission). Please note, the following damage may be present on the vehicle: BURN and FRONT END, which can be viewed more closely by examining the photos included on this page. [55], As with the previous generation, 14-inch wheels and tires were standard, with Michelin TRX tires and metric-size wheels as an option (shared with the Thunderbird and Capri/Mustang). Following initial skepticism by Ford over both model lines, the Mercury version received approval in mid-1964, following the successful launch of the Mustang; the Cougar name was adopted from the winning design for the Ford Mustang. This 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 was first delivered to Ken Ellegard Lincoln-Mercury of Colorado Springs in Colorado, and it was acquired in December 1995 by the seller. [18] Further safety upgrades included the addition of locking steering columns and high-backed bucket seats (replacing adjustable head restraints). [65] The trunk was fitted with a (non-functional) luggage rack.[65].