1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT-E

This high-performance GT-E was the top-of-the-line model of the classic 1968 Mercury Cougar family. It’s one of only 182 known to exist, and one of only 23 in this color combination.

A 36-year original barn find with zero rust, this gem was frame-up restored in 2016 to its stock condition, including an original, fully-rebuilt drive train and NOS parts (where needed). The overall quality is superb.

The car is accompanied by extensive documentation associated with every aspect of its restoration and maintenance—with no gaps in provenance—together with the original dealer advertisement, window sticker, and Deluxe Marti Report.

Registered with the Cougar National Database and the Cougar GT-E registry.

1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT-E

Cardinal Red exterior paint, black leather bucket seats, tinted glass windows

7.0L/427 V8 engine

390 hp at 5600 rpm

460 lbs torque at 3200 rpm

Side oiler block, hydraulic lifters

Four-barrel carburetor

C6 Select-Shift Merc-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission

Chrome styled steel wheels, Goodyear FR70-14 4-ply rated, raised-white-letter, wide-tread tires

Power steering, power disc brakes

Sport console with clock, AM radio with antenna

Adjustable front-seat headrests