Vehicle Description
Highly documented and nearly impossibly low mileage, this 1973
Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible is a true survivor-grade wonder.
It's a big, beautiful droptop that came loaded in the 1970s with
everything from an A/C interior to V8 power, which means it's a
time machine that's still relevant today.
The Cougar was built to be a Mustang in a dinner jacket, and 1973
was the last year Mercury fulfilled that promise. By the next year
it would grow in size, weight, and there was no convertible option.
So the Bright Yellow paint on this one almost seems like a lively
tribute to the last of the great Mercury cats. It is amazing how
everything still looks so good on this car from its 45+ year of
remaining virtually unmolested. Much of the paint is believed to be
original, with only a few areas resprayed to keep this classic
looking nice. The chrome is complete and keeps its mirror shine.
It's hard to find where a wayward stone has damaged the lenses or
trim. And even the details are great, like the factory XR7 wheels
and how the black pinstripe matches the folding roof when it's in
place.
XR7 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
leather/vinyl bucket seats that are perfect for all-day cruising.
The creamy white color of the seats and side panels remind you this
is car has only gone 7,210 miles. That's only enough mileage to
drive this from our shop to Disney World and back one a year! But
the real story is that this went into to storage almost immediately
after purchase, and that's how you get such a time capsule car. In
fact, even the original AM radio has an 8-track player! Those who
have driven Mustangs from this era will find something familiar
about the layout of this Cougar, except there's an added premium
feel. 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. The original feel is capped off
with an interior-matching convertible boot-lid that is a handsome
cover when you decide to take down the power-folding top and let in
some sunshine. And because the factory air conditioning is still
blowing nice and cold, feel free to do it long into the summer.
Open the hood, and you get a true lesson in survivor cars. Often
the big blue air cleaner on the 351 cubic-inch V8 would have been
replaced with a chrome unit, but that wouldn't be right for this
car. The engine stays true to its first day out of the Dearborn
factory, which is why it's believed to be original to the car. When
you pop the hood at a car show, you'll be surprised how many people
will want to take a picture of the original stickers all around
this engine bay. But that's only if you ever decide to stop driving
this convertible long enough to get it to the show. After all, it
comes with the right cruising features, like a three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes with discs
up front. So you know this Cougar is the perfect vintage car to
take on the kind of aimless wandering drives that will have you
crossing state lines.
A cool car like this need the right paperwork, and so it comes with
a ton of it. This includes the original window sticker, dealer
invoice, title documentation, owner's manual, and service manuals.
Don't miss out on a survivor of the last great Cougars. Call
today!!!
