Vehicle Description
So you want a drop-top classic, but you also want something rare
and luxurious? This 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible gives you
all of this with V8 power, factory-correct colors, and a value
price.
The Cougar was built to be a Mustang in a dinner jacket, and so you
get the right proportions with an extra hint of premium. You
especially see the upper-class nature in the brightwork - from the
waterfall grille to the stylized bumper/taillight combo. Even the
mag wheels have a little extra flair with the spinner trim added.
Overall, this drop-top keeps a very classic look, but you can also
tell it has received the right care along the way. The
factory-correct Bright Red was given a respray about halfway
through life, and so it retains a good gloss in the sunshine. And
the panels line up nicely so that you get a sporty profile and the
large doors still close with confidence. That's the exact kind of
premium you want from a classic Mercury.
The black convertible roof looks quite handsome against the red
paint, but for true distinction, all you have to do is power it
down. The factory-correct white interior really gives this a
premium look and the all-American appeal of a Coca-Cola bottle.
Plus, they made the right investments in this upper-level XR7 trim
to keep this looking and feeling upper-class. For example, it keeps
the look of the classic upholstery, but you recognize the Cougar
logo embossed in the seatback so much better now that this has a
custom red accenting. And in-between the high-back bucket seats is
an upgraded armrest center console with cup holders. 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 also with a tachometer. And this
really feels like a well-preserved layout - right down to the
working dash light. It even still has provisions for air
conditioning (it runs R134a refrigerant, but it will need hooking
up and servicing.)
Open the hood and you'll see Ford's mighty 351 cubic-inch V8. It
inhales deeply with a four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with a
sweet tune as the dual exhaust feeds into newer Flowmaster
mufflers. 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, power brakes, and front
discs, and this is the convertible that's easy for any day of the
week.
This is a cool XR7 drop-top that was made to be enjoyed. So if you
want a significant Mercury that still knows how to have a premium
presentation, call today!
