For Sale: 1968 Mercury Cougar in Lavergne, Tennessee

You really don't see too many classic Cougars on the road these days to begin with, and the chances of you coming across any with the singular curb appeal of this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 are downright slim. Dressed in high-impact silver paint that's paired with color-matched bumpers and a custom hood scoop, this is a ride that demands attention, blending some nice visual modifications that set it apart from the crowd, but while still leaving its vintage identity intact. It's got a great stance, with just a slight incline to confer the aftermarket attention that's been put into it, and a set of very clean 17" Billet Specialties wheels add the perfect finishing touch.

The customized interior must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. A pair of low-backed bucket seats, clad in black vinyl, straddle a custom center console that blends perfectly with its surroundings and places the tastefully modified shift lever within easy reach. Up front, a Grant GT steering wheel is perched on the tilting column and the dash area beyond it has been thoroughly reimagined, now featuring striking carbon fiber trim, with a full collection of white-faced Auto Meter gauges in the instrument cluster to keep tabs on motoring functions. Those aftermarket gauges are encircled by gold bezels that provide a great contrast with the rest of the dash. At the center, an Alpine AM/FM stereo with an auxiliary port and Bluetooth connectivity stands by to tend to your audio requests.

This Ford classic is a very strong driver. Powered by a 302-cubic-inch V8 that's fed by a 4-barrel Holley Double Pumper carburetor sitting on top of an Edelbrock intake manifold, it has plenty of power, starts up promptly and sounds awesome, thanks to a dual exhaust that terminates in a pair of Flowmaster mufflers. The engine pairs with a 3-speed automatic C4 transmission renowned for its durability and, with both power steering and four-wheel power disc brakes on board, this Cougar is a breeze to navigate, and it comes to a stop in a hurry.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 302-CUBIC-INCH V8
• HOLLEY 4-BARREL DOUBLE PUMPER CARBURETOR
• EDELBROCK INTAKE MANIFOLD
• 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC C4 TRANSMISSION
• POWER STEERING
• 4-WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES
• SHORTY HEADERS
• DUAL EXHAUST, WITH FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS
• STRIKING SILVER EXTERIOR
• 17" BILLET SPECIALTIES WHEELS
• CUSTOM BLACK VINYL INTERIOR
• BUCKET SEATS
• CENTER CONSOLE
• AM/FM STEREO WITH AN AUXILIARY PORT

Featuring a tastefully distinctive and well thought out appearance and a strong running condition that readies it for plenty of future fun-filled adventures, this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 would be a fitting centerpiece in any collector's garage. Call today!