Call or email
[email protected] 1970 Mercury Cougar Early Cougars
are great running and driving cars, and this largely original
example is ready to go. It's rust free, straight and handsome.
Description All original sheetmetal 351C 4bbl, Automatic Highly
original Great running, driving car Classic colors and good looks A
unique way to arrive in style This car is significant because the
1970 Cougar introduced car buyers to a different breed of car.
Although the Cougar was largely a twin of the Ford Mustang, in 1970
it started to steer free from the expected. Yes it was considered
by many as a muscle car but by 1970 it moved towards new territory
and became known as a plush pony car. Mercury even hired fashion
designer Pauline Trigere who introduced the houndstooth pattern.
Outside, you'll find the car's one and only repaint, and that was
only done about a dozen years ago. The car was shipped new to the
Denver area where it remained dry and clean. (If you're not aware,
Colorado has a TON of preserved cars.) It was caught in a freak
sandstorm and enough of the original paint was damaged to justify a
repaint. The chrome and stainless trim were either polished or
replated, and the glass weathered the experience very well. All the
panels are straight, the doors close soundly and the car has a
great look overall. Cougars can pull off the Bright Gold paint
color with ease and class. Inside, we can't get enough of the brown
and black houndstooth seats. They're in great shape! The original
door panels and dash are in excellent condition, and even the rim
blow steering wheel works perfectly! The original radio is in the
dash while the 8 track under the dash is connected to the two
drive-in speakers on the back deck--those bring a smile to everyone
who sees them. Under the hood is the original 351 Cleveland 4bbl.
It starts immediately and drops to low idle with a quick press of
the gas pedal. There's a newer dual exhaust system underneath with
three chamber Flowmasters, so it sounds great. The engine is strong
and smooth, and it doesn't fight you. It's the perfect engine for
upscale cruising. The original transmission was rebuilt a year and
a half ago and it shifts perfectly. The original rear axle now has
a new Detroit Locker differential and the brake booster and master
cylinder are new. New shocks are all around, and the rest of the
suspension wear parts were replaced as necessary though they
largely original. We had someone who wanted to know how rusty the
chassis was. We figured it'd be in nice shape considering the
original outer panels, but we were blown away by how clean the
floors and frames were. A thick layer of undercoating was applied
years ago, and combined with Colorado's favorable climate there
isn't a square inch of rust in the chassis. All of the original
pinch welds are intact, all of the original sheetmetal is still in
place and none of it needs any attention whatsoever. It's one of
the cleanest muscle cars we've ever had here. This is a great car
to drive and display. It's different, it's good looking and it's
very reasonably priced. Plus, with only 112,266 believed miles, it
is well worth your time and money! Give us a call and bag this cat
today. At the Motor Car Group, we're enthusiasts first. We want you
to enjoy your new car from the minute it's delivered and the
trailer door drops. Before a car leaves our shop, it's gone through
comprehensively, both visually and mechanically. We do more than
just kick the tires, though: We fill your tires with nitrogen, road
test (if the weather permits us here in Cleveland!) and clean it
inside and out. We buff the paint using a three-step process
immediately before it's taken away so that it gleams when it
arrives. Every car we sell, from Sunday drivers through the rarest
exotics, is meant to be driven--get out there! If you have any
questions before, during or after the sale, do not hesitate to
contact us. It's what we're here for! Call us at (440) 914-0000,
write us at
[email protected] or stop by and see the new shop
at 6441 Davis Industrial Parkway, Solon OH 44139. We're 26 miles
from Cleveland Hopkins Airport and we can pick you up when you come
to inspect or purchase your car. We welcome any prospective buyers,
their buyer's agents or inspectors from Monday through Friday
during business hours, as well as evenings and weekends by
appointment. We're car people who love what we do, and you'll feel
it from the first time you contact us. Give the R&H crew the
opportunity to serve you: Our passion and attention to detail set
us apart! Call or email
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