Vehicle Description
So you want a drop top convertible, but you also want something
rare and luxurious? This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible gives
you all of this with V8 power and a value price.
The Cougar was built to be a Mustang in a dinner jacket, and this
red body with a refined white convertible top just seems to deliver
on this sporty sophistication. This car has spent a life as a
cherished driver, so you have good gloss and nice panels - exactly
what you want is an eye-catching classic. And you'll love the
details like the white rub strip that matches the convertible top,
and the sporty Mag wheels with proper Mercury center caps. This was
part of a grand tradition at Mercury of offering serious style, and
you see it everywhere from the waterfall grille to the form-fitting
rear bumper with integrated lights. And despite this appeal, the
upscale XR7 convertible is quite rare - with barely over 1,900
example produced this year. And how many do you think survived to
look this good?
If you like the look of the white roof, then with the flip of a
switch, you'll love to power it down and show off the interior. The
XR7 package was the top of the line for the Cougar, so you can
certainly expect this one to be loaded. It starts with the high
back bucket seats that are all-day comfortable. Those who have
driven Mustangs from this era will find something familiar about
the layout of this Cougar, except there's an added premium feeling.
For example, you still have the same sporty sloping center console
and dashboard setup, but now there's more wood trim and a
substantially larger gauge package with tachometer. And this really
feels like a well-preserved time capsule, even in the features -
from the AM/FM stereo to the factory air conditioning.
Open the hood and you'll see an engine bay that looks quite
correct. The first thing you'll notice is the big blue air cleaner
on the Cleveland 351 V8 motor that still has its original-style
tags. Often this would have been replaced with a chrome unit, but
that wouldn't be right on such a well-presented Mercury. And the V8
is not just there for all-out power, but also it's part of a
confident driving package. Add in the three-speed automatic
transmission, power steering, and front disc brakes, and this is
the convertible that's easy for any day of the week.
You're looking at well-preserved history. In fact, it's believed
this has only had two owners and was always garage-kept. That makes
this value-priced classic droptop a true legacy you can join...but
only if you're first to grab this deal. Call today!!!