Vehicle Description
This 1974 Mercury Cougar XR7 is a loaded luxury coupe that has been
under the same family's care for its whole life thus far. So while
the affordable price makes this V8 cruiser instantly attractive, as
you dig deeper, you're also going to see the quality that comes
from nearly a half-century as a member of the family.
The Cougar always gets your attention because it was built with
style in mind. You see it everywhere from the waterfall grille to
the side opera windows. Plus, the sculpted hood, fender flares, and
curvy profile make this look quite sporty. Silver Metallic is the
factory-correct color, and it was even resprayed in the 1990s. So
today you have a good gloss from proper care and the right maturity
so that this one-family, long-term owned car looks like a true
classic. There are plenty of nice details, like the way the trim
line outlines the tops of the fenders in front, and then zooms down
the side and over the top to help frame the half vinyl roof. It all
makes for quite an intricate cruiser.
The XR7 package was the top of the line for the Cougar, so you can
certainly expect this one to be loaded. It has a true 1970s luxury
feel with pillow-top velour seating, thick shag carpeting, and
plenty of wood-like trim. It makes a nice impression, because after
all, you want a time capsule feeling in a one-family classic. In
fact, everything from the mileage to the motor is believed to be
original since the chain of ownership is kinfolk. And the level of
preservation makes the full package inviting. It's also nice
because it's loaded with great features like power windows and
cruise control. You can also utilize the value price to restore
factory features like the air conditioning and stereo if you would
like. The fold-down center armrests give you bucket-like comfort;
there's a sporty round gauge package; and your seat power adjusts
to the ideal position. So this feels like true personal luxury.
With a car that's been so correct/classic so far, you'll be quite
happy to see a highly authentic engine bay. Ford's 351 cubic-inch
V8 is something we always like to see since it's hardy and
powerful. And this one really gets the stock look correct, right
down to the factory decals. The V8 fires up with gusto and makes
plenty of torque to get you around town with ease. You may choose
to alter the idle or other weekend morning projects, but overall,
it remains a good V8 cruiser. After all, the three-speed automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, front discs, and newer
tires (2020) all make this Mercury a terrific choice for an easy
boulevard driver.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and original
warranty card. This car has the style, features, and history you'll
love. So don't look twice or this well-priced single-family classic
Cougar may be gone. Call today!!!
