1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

VIN 8F93F579026

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1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 project car. Has new engine 1985 CHP df94 5.0 high output with the roller rocker cams. Completely updated and replaced front and rear suspension, new upper and lower ball joints, new inner and outer tie rods, new 1 1/8 sway bar and center Link, new idler arm, new pitman arm, new strut rod bushings, new power front disc brake conversion kit installed from front drums, new front and rear helix performance racing shocks, new rear leaf springs, new leaf spring shackles and hardware and u bolts. Brand new 14 in whitewall tires what's new rear drums and brake shoes, wheel cylinders and hardware. Has new performance 4 row aluminum racing radiator and new powder coated headers. New MSD ready to run performance distributor and coil and accel wiring. 14 inch electric fan and new battery. Has a c4 transmission that went out in March of 24 that needs to be rebuilt. I can get it rebuilt here locally for a good price whoever wants to buy the car I will let know upon speaking with you. It's going to need an interior makeover even though it's in good condition and complete paint job. Also with such a powerful performance engine it would be logical to install some posi traction unto the rear end. $20,000/obo with realistic offers.

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Year
1968
Make
Mercury
Model Family
Cougar
Model Generation
1st Gen
Model Variant
XR-7
Model Trim
-
VIN
8F93F579026
Mileage
2,000 mi TMU
Originality
Project
Engine
302ci V8 (F-Code)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Patina/Primer
Color Group (Int)
Black

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