HIGHLIGHTS: One family owned since new! Offered for sale for the
first time since it was new! Time-capsule, 3.8L-powered, two-door
time machine! BODY OVERVIEW: The body on this 1988 Mercury Cougar
is in impressive original condition! The mileage of 32,444 is
correct and the condition of the car shows it. There are some
'Grandma damages' here and there, as seen in the photos, but
overall this is a very clean, original 1980s Mercury product. PAINT
CONDITION OVERVIEW: It is no secret the Ford was cutting costs on
everything in the 1980s, especially their paint. More specifically,
the white paint of this era left something to be desired as it
aged. There are some paint defects shown in the photos, but as a
whole the original white paint has been kept up over the years,
including some repairs here and there. See photos for paint
condition. INTERIOR CONDITION OVERVIEW: The interior is gray cloth
that looks almost new! With 32,000 miles on the clock, some minor
creasing and wear is expected, but the seats show well and really
validate the mileage. The dash plastic, headliner, and sunvisors
are showing their age despite the mileage-an unfortunate side
effect of cost-cutting measures of the era. Interior defects are
shown in the photos. MECHANICAL OVERVIEW: Though the 5.0L V8 was
offered for these cars, and many surviving examples are equipped
with just that, this particular model has its original 3.8L V6,
which is a nice surprise. While it may not be the sleeper you're
looking for, this car is truly a representative sample of the
"regular" cars of the era. The 3.8L runs smoothly, and is ample
power for any individual content with leisurely driving. WHAT
YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS CAR: The overall originality and known
ownership history! This is a car you just don't see this nice these
days. WHAT YOU MIGHT HATE ABOUT THIS CAR: Barring personal tastes,
this car would be very difficult to dislike. DOES IT NEED ANYTHING?
The horn and radio are not currently operational. The temperature
gauge does not work, and the driver's window needs some help to go
up and down. WHAT BUYER IS LOOKING FOR THIS CAR? Low-mileage cars
like this can be tough to make a decision on what to do with it.
Sort it out and drive it? Leave it as-is and add it to a
collection? The choice is yours! No matter what you have in mind,
this Cougar is in great condition and is being offered at a price
many enthusiasts can afford. Contact Rare Rides Company at
980-306-8100 or
[email protected] for more information The
advertised price for this vehicle includes the $250 document fee
added by Rare Rides Company. Rare Rides Company does not collect
tax, tag or title fees. TITLE STATUS: CLEAN DOES IT WORK? Air
Conditioning YES Heater YES Speedometer YES Odometer YES Oil PSI
Gauge YES Temperature Gauge NO Fuel Gauge YES Tachometer N/A Wipers
YES Windows YES - driver window needs help Horn NO Radio NO -
power, no sound Headlights YES Tail Lights YES Brake Lights YES
Reverse Lights NO Turn Signals YES Emergency Brake YES Tire
Condition: Good tread, dry rot Keys - Ignition, Door, & Trunk YES
Seatbelts Front: YES Rear: YES Runs & Drives YES
