Vehicle Description
Zoom Classic Cars is proud to present this beautiful custom 1967
Mercury Cougar XR7 street rod. The vehicle is powered by a
non-original 351 Cleveland engine that was rebuilt at 40,000 miles,
and only has 10,000 miles since the rebuild. As a result of the
stronger and heavier engine, it was extended with frame rails
welded in for support to be strong enough due to the extra weight
and torque. Older cars don't have crumple support so this provides
additional reinforcement. The vehicle was originally a manual
transmission but that was also swapped out to an automatic. The
odometer reads just over 50,000 miles. The current owner purchased
the vehicle in 2018. The previous owner did extensive work to the
vehicle that includes the rebuilt 351 Cleveland engine,
transmission changed from manual to automatic, installed a Demon
carburetor, and Wilwood disc brakes. In addition old floor pans
were cut out and replaced, the interior carpeting, upholstery and
lining all were all redone, and the vehicle was repainted to match
original paint with faint metal flake added for luster. The trunk
is customized and extremely nice, containing a marine battery
behind the wall that powers the subwoofers for the stereo that
plays CDs and features bluetooth. The vehicle features Billet
Specialties chrome wheels. A new battery was installed in December,
2022. Early in 2022 the electric headlight eyelid door actuators
were installed replacing the original vacuum actuators, an oil
change was completed, oil gaskets were replaced, the gas float to
display accurate fuel reading was replaced, the turn signal column
switch was replaced, new LED dash display gauge lights were
installed, and the ignition switch was replaced. In June of 2023 a
new alternator was installed, the header gaskets were replaced, new
plugs and wires installed, and the timing and carburetor were
adjusted. Additionally at this time the front wheel bearings were
torn down, re-packed and set, the primary stabilizer bushings at
the power steering unit were replaced, the hood, hood latch, and DS
hinge were aligned, a portion of the grill was repaired and
secured, along with some other small odds and ends tightened. The
vehicle has a clear title and is driven regularly on short drives.
It features dual exhaust, custom steering wheel and a rust free
body. Though the transmission was switched out from a manual to an
automatic the clutch pedal was not removed, instead, it is pulled
up against the floorboard wall. When you manually close the hood,
the corner sticks up about a 1/2". You can manually push it down
and it is close to where it needs to be. A can of touch up paint
for little imperfections (such as you see in the driver's side
corner closest to the windshield) will be included with the sale.
As you open the hood to click on and off the switch for the
subwoofer, you may be continually retouching up that corner. The
naval battery for the subwoofer is in the trunk installed in a wall
that is removable. You must turn off the switch under the engine
hood after driving or it will drain the main car battery. While not
perfect, one could rate this car an 8/10, and with the larger, more
powerful engine, recent maintenance, and modern upgrades the value
is increased. Overall this is a beautiful street rod that has been
well cared for, updated and maintained. This Cougar starts right
up, runs and drives as it should, looking awesome while cruising
the streets putting a tremendous smile on your face. Call Tom for
more information at 269-317-3955. The car is located in Payson,
Arizona and the asking price is $34,500.
