At its 1989 debut, the Cougar was marketed largely as the flagship coupe of the Mercury division. 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. In what would be used as a design feature for the model line through 2002, the "cat's head" emblem made its first appearance. 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7, with MN CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE for sale in Copart Ham Lake, MN on 03-14-2023 Lot #71696***. The Cougar XR7, like the Thunderbird, was the higher positioned personal luxury car version of the Cougar/LTD II. The XR-7 included power disc brakes and steering, 15-inch wheels, a rear stabilizer bar, walnut wood-tone instrument panel, a Flight Bench seat, "XR-7" trunk key-hole door, "COUGAR" decklid script, large hood ornament (with cat emblem), and sport-styled roofline with back-half vinyl and rear opera side windows and louvers. For 1991, the Cougar underwent a slight facelift, with new headlamps, taillamps, and front bumper; the facelift is distinguished by a smaller grille (19891990 versions extend above the headlamps). 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. 94920, Tiburon, Marin County, San Francisco Bay Area, CA. highway Base price:. Mercury gave the Cougar XR7 some unique styling details to separate it from the ordinary Cougar coupe, but unlike the Thunderbird's distinctive basket handle B-pillar, the Cougar XR7's were barely noticeable from most angles and . For 1978, the Cougar became a single trim level, with the Brougham returning as an option package. [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. The body design used a philosophy Ford dubbed "New Edge" design: a combination of organic upper body lines with sharp, concave creases in the lower areas. Drive it on your trailer. [57], The sixth-generation Cougar retained the rear-wheel drive Ford Fox platform from the fifth generation. [44][45] Six-passenger seating was standard with a "Twin Comfort Lounge" 50/50 split bench seat with cloth or vinyl upholstery. The Eliminator Option blacked-out exterior trim expanded from the front grille to include the hood scoop and tail light bezels. [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). Driver Tiny Lund dominated the series and took the championship. Cougar also received a special option package (styled by fashion designer Pauline Trigre), including a houndstooth-patterned vinyl roof and matching upholstery; the roof and upholstery were available together or separately, in either brown-and-black houndstooth or white-and-black houndstooth check patterns. For 1977, Mercury replaced its Montego intermediate range with the Cougar nameplate. Offered solely as a standard Cougar hardtop (not available as convertible nor XR-7), the Eliminator was offered with all available Cougar engines, with the 351-4V as the standard engine (Windsor in 1969 and Cleveland in 1970) and the Boss 302 engine exclusive to the Eliminator. The rarest of these was the 428, which fourteen buyers selected. A convertible body style was added to the model line, available for both standard and XR-7 trims; a power-operated top was standard.[17]. For 1978, two new decor packages became available, the XR-7 Decor Option and the Midnight/Chamois Decor Option. Mercury Cougar XR7-G History During the 1967 and 1968 model years, Cougars with the Dan Gurney Special Option package were identified by a sticker in the passenger side rear window. Internally designated T-7, the first-generation Cougar shared its chassis with the 1967 revision of the Ford Mustang. Mercury Cougar XR7-G Production Data A total of 619 XR7-Gs were built. [75] To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Mercury Cougar, for 1997, Mercury produced a 30th Anniversary Mercury Cougar XR7 as an option package. Needs windshield, door speakers and body trim. XR (2002 model year) available in either Black or XR Racing Red, with special black and red seats and interior trim, also came with 17-inch silver wheels with black accents on the inner spokes. [59] For 1988, the 3.8L V6 was given multiport fuel injection, increasing output to 140hp; the 4.9L V8 was retuned to 155hp. John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 19461975, Revised 4th Edition, page 546, Dave Epperson, Popular Hot Rodding's All About 1981 Cars, page 49, Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, shoulder belts (sash belt, shoulder harness), "Ford Motor Company Featured Story Fords Past, Present and Future Come to Carlisle", "History of Ford Swing-Away, Tilt-Away, and Tilt Steering Wheels", "A.O. Does not run. In contrast to the Montego, the rear fascia Cougar was fitted with a center panel matching the taillights (also hiding the fuel cap), along with vertically-slatted chrome trim (similar to the first-generation Cougar). In a first for Ford Motor Company, the 1968 Cougar offered an electrically-operated sunroof as an option. A change to the position of the rear axle necessitated a new rocker panel length and rear quarter sheet metal as compared to the 1969 model, although these changes are not visually apparent. [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. Of course, that isn't saying all that much. [25], The Cougar Sports Special package was offered only in 1969, and was only available on the Standard hardtop model Cougar. 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. [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. The engine produces 396hp at 4600 rpm and 458ft pounds torque at 4000rpm. 1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4-Speed Automatic 3.8L V6 SMPI 12V CLEAN AUTOCHECK. [58], For the 1987 model year, the Cougar saw few changes to its interior, with the XR7 adopting a fully digital dashboard as standard equipment. With 2,972,784 examples produced, the Cougar is the highest-selling nameplate produced by the Mercury brand; its 34-year production is second only to the Grand Marquis in the Mercury model line (made for 36 years). [66] For 1994, the interior underwent a complete redesign (similar to the Lincoln Mark VIII), with dual airbags replacing the automatic seatbelts. 1970 mercury cougar XR7 - $6,000 (johnslanding) 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 Mercury Cougar XR7 For Sale 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $19,900 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price Auction 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $58,000 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $165,000 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Price $29,950 Mercury Cougar XR7 s by Year 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 The 428 Cobra Jet was the largest Cougar engine, rated at 335hp (with or without Ram Air).[12]. [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. dropped the price from 8,500 to 6,000 Jeremy It is a kinda barn find car. [55] To reduce production costs, the two model lines shared exterior body parts, including front and rear bumpers, both doors, the windshield, the hood, and front fenders. [12] The 390 was offered solely as a 320hp four-barrel. This was nearly as costly as the most expensive 1972 Mercury Montego, the GT. [2], The Cougar received the 1967 Motor Trend Car of the Year award, becoming the first (and only) Mercury-brand vehicle to do so.[5]. "Cougarrare, elusive, the most magnificent cat in North America." 1972 Cougar sales brochure. In front, the Mercury Cougar was configured with a short/long-arm wishbone suspension. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. [62], The exterior design of the sixth-generation Cougar was designed largely in response to the negative market response to the introduction of the fifth-generation Cougar. runs great, was in garage for 30 years. [40] In a model consolidation, all third-generation Cougars were offered under a single XR-7 trim level, as the GT and Eliminator editions were retired. ONLY 21,372 Original Miles! Ford also prepared two high-performance concept-only versions; one dubbed the "Eliminator", which was a supercharged version built with aftermarket available parts, and the other the "Cougar S", which featured new bodywork, all-wheel drive, and a 3.0L Duratec engine. The first front-wheel drive Cougar was designed with a fully independent multilink suspension. [35] For 1973, the GT option was discontinued. The 428 Cobra Jet replaced the 427 in the GT-E. For the 1969 model revision, the engine line underwent further changes. 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7. Vibrant White Clearcoat Interior Graphite Leather *Driver/Passenger Air Bags *Side Impact Door Beams *5 mph Bumpers *Independent Rear Suspension *Rack & Pinion . The mid-size Cougar was offered with its own powertrain lineup. The models were distinguished by an exterior ranging in degree from grilles and lighting components to nearly the entire exterior, the Cougar shared its platform with Ford vehicles throughout its production. 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. In total, Mercury produced 5,002 20th Anniversary Cougars; 800 were reserved for Canada.[65]. The Cougar retains the XR7-specific wheels that still look sharp all these years later, and surprisingly sporty. At its launch, the first-generation Cougar shared its engine lineup with the Mustang, although offering V8 engines exclusively. The 4.9L V8 option was withdrawn from the Fox platform, leaving the 4.2L engine as the sole V8 offering for both the Cougar and Cougar XR-7. fuel: gas odometer: 86000 title status: clean transmission: automatic. type: coupe. By the mid-1990s, Ford engineers had completed design work on the third generation of the Ford Probe. [2] Far exceeding initial sales projections, the Cougar would account for nearly 40% of the 1967 sales of the entire Lincoln-Mercury division. 1973 Mercury Cougar. The continued success of the Cougar led to several changes within the Mercury model line. During the production of the fifth-generation Cougar, the Cougar XR-7 was produced solely as a two-door coupe, with the mid-size Cougar produced as a two-door notchback coupe and a four-door sedan. Powered by a smooth and powerful V6, it comes equipped with power windows, locks and mirrors, A/C, and cruise control. Needs windshield, door speakers and body . The headlight doors use spiral torsion springs to make the headlamp doors stay open in the neutral position. Specs and Options; Description; Engine. Ford of Venezuela marketed the Fox-platform Cougar from 1983 until 1986 as the Ford Cougar Brougham four-door sedan. 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. Check out the wide range of MERCURY COUGAR for sale in Australia. Evoking the flagship Continental Mark V, the rear fascia was given a (vestigial) continental tire trunk lid (with a trapezoidal design) and horizontal taillights similar to the Continental Mark IV. 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 - full technical specs sheet, including performance data, economy and emissions, dimensions, weight and engine particulars." Mercury Cougar XR7, 1996 MY Cougar. A light blue/white 1973 Cougar XR-7 convertible was the "last" convertible assembled by Ford Motor Company; at the time, American manufacturers ended assembly of convertibles during the 1970s in anticipation of increased rollover safety standards. 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. 19741976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop. 289cid/200hp 2bbl 8-cyl. runs great, was in garage for 30 years! During its production, the sixth-generation Cougar underwent several exterior revisions. While fenders and doors are common between the two vehicles, in comparison to the 19831987 generation, fewer visible parts are shared.[66]. Engine Type Gasoline. Click the link above for more info and photos. 1972 Mercury Cougar. The option package was offered with any Cougar engine. While its exterior footprint changed negligibly, in a major change, the wheelbase was expanded nine inches to 113 inches (longer than a Mercedes-Benz 560SEC). Contact. Both vehicles derive their underpinnings from the rear-wheel drive Ford Falcon unibody compact chassis architecture. The fourth generation was split into two model lines; the Cougar replaced the Montego (matching the Ford LTD II), with the Cougar XR7 paired with the Ford Thunderbird. Yet there is still one Mercury that somehow manages to cruise largely under the muscle car radar: the Cougar XR7-G. It's been long understood, by those who have known of its existence, that the "G" designation for the one-year-only model stood for Gurney, as in road-racing legend Dan Gurney. It's got everything you want in a car-except front-wheel drive, if you are a front-wheel-drive loyalist. new. Woodgrain dash with tach and Rally clock in console. 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. Hi, I have rot free 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7 Cheap project. During the 1970s and 1980s, the Cougar was closely tied to the marketing of the Mercury division; Mercury advertised its dealers as "The Sign of the Cat" with big cats atop Lincoln-Mercury dealer signs. In a strategy similar to that taken for 1977, the standard Cougar returned for 1981 in place of the Monarch in the Mercury product line (sharing its body with the redesigned Ford Granada). This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible has a newly installed power-retractable top and is powered by a 351ci V8 mated to a C6 three-speed automatic transmission. 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. Concave taillamp lenses remained but with revised trim bezels, in addition to revised side marker lights. The redesign proved successful in the market; while still a decline over the first generation, the third generation increased sales by nearly 50% over its 1971-1973 predecessor.[41].
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