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For Sale: 1978 Mercury Cougar in Lakeland, Florida

Vehicle Description

Just arrived, this sporty Cougar is another nice 1970's cruiser.

These Cougars were the sister cars to the Ford Thunderbird and are

continuing to increase in collector car value...

 

This car was purchased by August Bottinger Sr. at Bradenton Florida

Lincoln Mercury on October 27, 1978. The car stayed with August for

35 years until sold to Virginia collector - Owner #2 in 2013.

Rust free, always garaged. We brought it back to Florida for a

complete refresh for its next owner. Sold it to a Florida gentleman

about eight months ago and he is moving into a one garage condo,

so now it is back. Ready for its next owner...

 

Original dealer paperwork, manual and warranty card

 

Always garaged and pampered, this car is a great example

of Mercury's long running sports luxury car...

 

Excellent original Lipstick Red factory paint. Original

White painted pinstriping. Beautiful original matching Red landau

vinyl top and side moldings. Excellent original White vinyl bucket seat

and console interior. A very desirable and rare option.

Mint original dash, door panels, carpet and headliner.

 

Pristine factory alloy wheels and newer whitewall tires.

 

This lovely car has been well cared for by its prior owners

and will look great in your new garage...

 

The car is equipped with the factory 351 cubic inch engine,

2BBL carb and automatic transmission.

 

Cold factory air conditioning

 

 

 

LIFETIME SOUTHERN USA CAR - LOW MILE SURVIVOR

 

 

 

  • 100% laser straight, rust free sheet metal
  • Excellent original factory Lipstick Red paint
  • Mint Red landau vinyl top
  • Factory dual painted pinstriping
  • Ice cold factory air conditioning
  • Original White bucket seat interior & original door panels
  • Excellent chrome and soft trim throughout
  • Original 351 cubic inch V-8 engine & 2BBL carb
  • Power steering, brakes, cruise and tilt wheel
  • Original AM/FM stereo and clock
  • Pristine factory alloy covers & newer whitewall radial tires
  • 29K garage kept miles since new

 

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Vehicle Details

  • 1978 Mercury Cougar
  • Listing ID: CC-963276
  • Price: $19,500
  • Location:Lakeland, Florida
  • Year:1978
  • Make:Mercury
  • Model:Cougar
  • Exterior Color:Lipstick Red
  • Interior Color:White
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:29000
  • Trim Level:Coupe
  • VIN:Contact Seller
  • Vinyl Roof:Yes
  • Restoration History:Unrestored
  • Exterior Condition:Very Good
  • Air Conditioning:Yes
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • Cruise Control:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Tilt Wheel:Yes
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
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