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For Sale: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 in Boise, Idaho

Vehicle Description

***  BEAUTIFUL !! - EXTREMELY RARE !! - RESTORED !! - 1972 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 CONVERTIBLE !!  ***

***  EXTREMELY RARE !! ONLY 1,929 COUGAR XR7 CONVERTIBLES WERE BUILT IN 1972 !!  ***

***  VERY STRONG !! - APPEARS FACTORY ORIGINAL !! - CODE "H" - 351 CID - "CLEVELAND" - V8 MOTOR - EDELBROCK ALUMINUM 4 BARREL ALUMINUM INTAKE MANIFOLD - ORIGINAL EXHAUST MANIFOLDS - CHROME VALVE COVERS - HOLLEY 4 BARREL CARBURETOR WITH ELECTRIC CHOKE - CUSTOM CHROME AIR CLEANER HOUSING !!  ***

***  SMOOTH !! - FACTORY ORIGINAL !! - CODE "X" - THREE SPEED - "FMX" AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION !!  ***

***  EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL !! - BRIGHT RED EXTERIOR FINISH !!  ***

***  VERY NICE !! - NEARLY NEW !! - BLACK CONVERTIBLE (POWER) TOP WITH CORRECT GLASS REAR WINDOW !!  ***

***  FACTORY ORIGINAL DASH MOUNTED MERCURY VIN TAG - FACTORY ORIGINAL DRIVER'S DOOR MOUNTED MERCURY DATA STICKER !!  ***

***  VERY NICE !! - CODE "DA" - BLACK LEATHER BUCKET SEAT - COUGAR XR7 OPTIONED INTERIOR !!  ***

***  FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING - FACTORY POWER STEERING - FACTORY POWER BRAKES WITH DISCS UP FRONT - JVC DIGITAL AM / FM / CASSETTE PLAYER STEREO RADIO, ETC... !!  ***

***  AWESOME !! - 14 INCH GT WHEELS WRAPPED IN BRAND NEW WHITEWALL STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES !!  ***

***  NICE - DRY - SOLID - WASHINGTON STATE - IDAHO HIGH MOUNTAIN DESERT - WESTERN CAR !!  ***

***  100+ PICTURES AND A MUST SEE VIDEO OF THE CAR INCLUDED !!  ***

Take a look at this BEAUTIFUL !! - EXTREMELY RARE !! - RESTORED !! - 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible !! It is EXTREMELY RARE as only 1,929 Cougar XR7 Convertibles were built in 1972 !! We recently purchased this Cougar from the previous Washington State owner and as you can tell in the pictures and video it was his pride and joy for sure !! It still retains it's correctly mounted FACTORY ORIGINAL - dash mounted Mercury VIN tag and it's - FACTORY ORIGINAL - driver's door mounted Mercury data sticker, both of which are shown in several pictures. This is a NICE - DRY - SOLID - Washington State - Idaho - High Mountain Desert western car and it shows !! I drove this Cougar for the last several weeks as my daily driver and I assure you it runs and drives VERY WELL !! It is a sweet driver in town and cruises down the freeway easily and smoothly. If you can make it to Boise, please come take a look at and drive this BEAUTY for yourself you won't be disappointed. This is a BEAUTIFUL COUGAR XR7 CONVERTIBLE THAT IS READY TO DRIVE, SHOW AND ENJOY !!

At the heart of this Cougar is what appears to be the VERY STRONG !! - FACTORY ORIGINAL !! - Code "H" -351 CID -  "Cleveland" - V8 motor that is running VERY well. The motor also sports an Edelbrock Performance aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold, ORIGINAL exhaust manifolds, Chrome valve covers, Chrome air cleaner housing and a Holley Performance 4 barrel carburetor with electric choke. Sounds GREAT too with the factory style true dual exhaust system with dual chrome tips. The engine is backed by a SMOOTH !! - FACTORY ORIGINAL !! - Three speed - "FMX" - automatic transmission that also functions very well!! The BEAUTIFUL !! - Code "DA" - Black Leather full bucket seat Cougar XR7 optioned interior is in VERY NICE condition including VERY NICE NEW Black Leather full front bucket seats, VERY NICE NEW Black carpeting, good ORIGINAL Matching Black Vinyl door panels, Good ORIGINAL Cougar steering wheel, NICE ORIGINAL Factory gauge clusters, NICE ORIGINAL Faux' Wood Grain dash, NICE Black Leather rear seat, VERY NICE ORIGINAL Black Vinyl sun visors, good ORIGINAL Black center console and a VERY NICE NEW Black dash pad cover. The NEARLY BRAND NEW !! - (POWER) - Black convertible top is also in VERY NICE condition and sports a correct glass rear window. All of the original black rubber weatherstripping is in good condition for being original. The AWESOME - Bright Red exterior finish is EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL !! showing several small chips and imperfections that have been touched up but still looks GORGEOUS !! as you can clearly see in the LENGTHY VIDEO & 100+ ADDITIONAL PICTURES !! This Cougar comes nicely equipped including FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING that is no longer working (everything is there but the compressor has no belt and some compressor lines have been removed), factory power steering, factory power brakes with discs up front, factory power wipers, factory gauge clusters with 120 MPH speedometer and factory tachometer, factory front and rear seat belts, original dual sport side view exterior mirrors, awesome JVC Digital AM / FM / Cassette player stereo radio, good heater and defroster, factory trip odometer, original clock which is no longer working and factory back up lights. This Cougar XR7 has STUNNING looks and AWESOME 351 "Cleveland" V8 power as well... what's not to LOVE ?! There are not many of these left on the roads for sure!

The suspension and drive line seem to be in good working order as well as the electrical system. Check out the AWESOME - 14 inch GT wheels wrapped in BRAND NEW whitewall steel belted radials, they look OUTSTANDING on this Cougar !! All of the ORIGINAL Chrome and Stainless Steel exterior body trim and moldings are in NICE condition including VERY NICE ORIGINAL Badging, Good ORIGINAL Chrome Front and Rear bumpers and NICE ORIGINAL grill. The CLEAN - SOLID trunk also sports a black carpet liner and full size radial spare tire. All of the ORIGINAL light lenses and reflectors are also clear, bright and BEAUTIFUL !! I looked underneath and also included photos, again this is a NICE - DRY - SOLID - Washington State - Idaho High Mountain Desert - western vehicle and it shows !! Please pay close attention to the LENGTHY VIDEO & THE 100+ ADDITIONAL PICTURES and this description as they will answer most if not all of your questions. If you need to speak to me my name is Kris and my phone number is (208) 585-7155.

Vehicle Details

  • 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7
  • Listing ID: CC-1172787
  • Price: $17,900
  • Location:Boise, Idaho
  • Year:1972
  • Make:Mercury
  • Model:Cougar XR7
  • Exterior Color:Bright Red
  • Interior Color:Black Leather
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:12341
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Trim Level:XR7
  • VIN:2F94H553339
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Air Conditioning:Yes
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • Cassette:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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