Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1979 Mercury
Cougar.
HISTORY
XR-7 (sport-luxury package) sales continued to increase. This
package (Model #93 and Body Style 65L) was only available in a
two-door hard top coupe. This model included power disc brakes and
steering, 15-inch wheels, rear stabilizer bar, walnut woodtone
instrument panel, Flight Bench seat, "XR-7" trunk key-hole door,
"COUGAR" decklid script, large hood ornament, and sport-styled
roofline with back-half vinyl and rear opera side windows and
louvers. Some XR-7s had the Rally Sport Tach and Gauge package
(only 25% of all Cougars came with this option).
Two new decor packages became available, the XR-7 Decor Option and
the Midnight/Chamois Decor Option. This latter package came with a
half-vinyl roof, padded "Continental" type rear deck, and Midnight
Blue and Chamois interior with Tiffany carpeting. This was
Mercury's take on the special designer decor options used in the
Continental Mark V. Engines continued unchanged, as well. The
Cougar XR-7 would set an all-time sales record this year.
Few changes were made in 1979, as Mercury prepared to downsize the
car. A new electronic voltage regulator and a plastic battery tray
would be the biggest mechanical changes for the Cougar. The
standard engine continued to be the 302 V8 with the 351 the only
optional engine available, as the 400 was discontinued. A
redesigned grille with body color inserts and revised taillight
assemblies were the only exterior body changes. SOURCE:
WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Believed to be 100% Original paint.
-Newer Goodyear 215/75R15 tires.
-Tons of original chrome trim.
-Original spoke wheels.
-Turbo Rally Package.
INTERIOR?
-Flight bench front seat with fold-down center armrest.
-Original velour interior.
-Cut pile carpeting.
-Electric clock.
-Deluxe steering wheel.
-Tilt wheel.
-Factory Air Conditioning.
-Walnut trim appliques.
-All original gauges.
-AM/FM Cassette original.
MECHANICAL
-351 M engine.
-Automatic transmission.
-58k miles.
-Power steering.
-Power brakes.
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed
pictures)
-Air conditioning needs charge.
For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales
agent today at 1-877-422-2940.
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. An excellent investment and something
you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically
appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and
other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and
auction result tracking.
NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!
1-877-422-2940
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order to expedite the process. For financing, Down Payment required
by lending institution will be due within 72 hours of deposit in
addtion to deposit. Down Payment is refundable.
DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500
deposit, the vehicle will be held for 72 hours pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the 72
hour period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs
associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles. Inspections
should be performed prior to putting a deposit down on a
vehicle.
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and
imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle is very
subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver, CO, we would love to
meet you in person! We require inspections to be done prior to
putting down a deposit.
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