For Sale: 1970 Mercury Cougar in St. Louis, Missouri

1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible Life-long St. Louis, MO area car!Final model year for first-generation CougarOne of 2,322 standard (VIN code 92) Cougar convertibles made in 1970Second model year for the droptop Cougar351 CID Cleveland V-8 engine with two-bbl carb (code H)FMX three-speed automatic transmission (code X) and 3.00 gearing (code 6)Wimbledon White exterior (code M) with black, power-folding vinyl top and black interiorAir-conditioning, power steering and power brakes with front discsWire wheels Looking for the Sign of the Cat? Look no further than MotoeXotica Classic Cars at this 1970 Mercury Cougar Standard Convertible (VIN code 92); a seldom-seen car almost 50 years on. There were only 2,322 examples made in 1970. This has been a one owner family owned car from new, with the current owner since 2004 (15 years). This one was made in Ford?s Dearborn, Michigan (VIN code F) facility, toward the last third of the model year, according to the VIN. It was delivered to the St. Louis, Missouri area (DSO 42) where it has remained for nearly the past half-century! The Wimbledon White paint (code M) is in overall very good order, with only minor blemishes visible at close range. The car has solid and straight bodywork, the chrome bumpers fit tightly to the body and only show minor imperfections. The engine bay is in good, original order and the battery is clean. The black, power-folding top with a rear glass window, is in good original order but does show some minor blemishes associated with age. This cat rolls on bias-play whitewalls, size 205/75B14 at all four corners. Each tire is mounted to a steel wheel topped with a factory wire wheel cover. The tires and wheels are all in good, original order. Underneath the hood with the ?electric shaver? centerpiece is a 351 CID Cleveland V-8 engine with two-barrel carburetor (code H). Backing that motor is a FMX three-speed automatic transmission (code X) and 3.00:1 gearing (code 6). Driver convenience features include air-conditioning, power steering and power brakes with discs in front. Note, the A/C compressor does not engage. Mercury continued one of the Cougar?s trick features, borrowed from Ford?s Thunderbird, the sequential rear turn signal lights. Inside, the car?s original black interior is overall good, original shape. The high-back front bucket seats, the rear bench and the carpet all appear in age-appropriate condition. A three-spoke steering wheel faces the drive while the black inner door panel and matching instrument panel are in good order. The gauge faces are somewhat hazy, however. The center console and floor-mounted transmission shifter look good and the car has its factory AM/FM radio. Mercury joined the ponycar race three years after the Mustang with the Cougar. However, Mercury sought to differentiate itself from its cousin, aiming for a more luxury appearance and feel as it used higher quality materials and a different body and interior. For 1970, the Cougar appearance was similar to the 1969 model but changes were made. A new front end featured a pronounced center hood extension and electric shaver grille similar to the 1967 and 1968 Cougars. Federally mandated locking steering columns appeared inside and high-backed bucket seats, similar to those included in the 1969 Eliminator package, became standard on all Cougars. Other changes included revised tail light bezels, new front bumper and front fender extensions, and larger, recessed side markers. The 351 CID ?Cleveland? V-8 was now available for the first time, though both the Cleveland and Windsor engines were available as the base model two-barrel engine. New options for the 1970 Cougar were interior upholstery and vinyl top in bold houndstooth check patterns. Convertible competition to this Cougar in 1970 included Buick?s Skylark, Dodge?s Challenger, Ford?s Torino, Oldsmobile?s Cutlass Supreme and Pontiac?s LeMans. If you?re looking for a classic three-season cruiser, something that only needs a small amount of TLC to keep purring or if you?re after a foundation for your next garage project, you should do yourself a favor and check out this Mercury Cougar Convertible at MotoeXotica Classic Cars. VIN: 0F92H558927 This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 80,480 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!?Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.