1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible - Big Block

1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 Description

1969 Cougar XR7 Convertible – Big Block

Limited production example of factory muscle.

S-code 390 with mild cam, 4-bbl, Top Loader close ratio 4-speed with Hurst shifter,

3.25:1 Trac-loc 9-inch rear, dual exhaust, power steering, power disc brakes.

Maroon with a black power top and a new black leather interior.

Has date code correct 1968 428CJ heads and CJ exhaust manifolds.

This car does not have the original numbers matching block.

Most of you have never heard of a car like this. There are more 1969 convertible 428 Cobra Jet Cougars out there (209) than this rare beast.

Out of 100,085 1969 cougars produced, only 42 were made with this body style, trim level, and drive train. Out of those, how many are actually left 50 years later? Not many.

For you non-Ford people out there, S-code refers to the fifth digit in the VIN. An “S” in the fifth place indicates that it was a factory 390 with a four barrel. Most 390 Cougars are two barrel.

Dyno tuned at Marysville Speed in Washington State.
See it on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euyJLl863Fo.

Comes with original S-code 10.5:1 heads and exhaust manifolds plus other misc. parts.

Included with the sale is a Deluxe Marti report, historical documentation, and shop manuals.

This is a Sunday driver, not a resto-mod or trailer queen. Obviously, you can make it Concours if you wish.
No credit or financing. Buyer arranges for any transportation.

Less than 2,500 miles on all new/refurbished parts.

Interior

New Leather Seats ($5,000 invested) – Concours correct

New carpet

Main under dash wiring harness - original replacement

Fuse block - original replacement

New Instrument panel printed circuit board

New speedo cable

New Windshield wiper switch

New Turn signal flasher

New steering wheel with new rim blow horn switch

Console - some new parts

New clutch pedal hanger & bushings

New Inner rockers

Floor – refurbished - Concours correct

Genuine 1970 Hurst T-handle and shifter

Power top

New actuators

New hoses

(Top material is in great shape, has glass rear window)

Headlight Vacuum System

Vacuum Canister = works good, not perfect

New hoses - Concours correct

New check valve - Concours correct

New vacuum motor - Concours correct

New headlight switch

Engine

New timing chain

New Oil pump

New oil press sending unit

New Oil pan

New fuel pump

New Motor mounts

New Pertronix

New Coil

New Water pump

New Edlebrock "Thunder Series" AVS carb

New Edlebrock Performer RPM intake

Killer 1967 "Mercury script" chrome pent-roof valve covers off a 410 Marauder

Ceramic coated 428 CJ exhaust manifolds

Refurbished 1968, 428 CJ heads ($3,000 invested). CJ heads are date code correct for this vehicle, and have hardened valve seats, SS valves, and new guides. Magnifluxed, not ported.

Under Hood

New Power Steering hoses & brackets - Concours correct

Original horns - refurbished

New aluminum radiator

New Under hood wiring harness - Concours correct

New battery cables

New battery cut-off terminal

New alternator

Body

New Drivers door hinges

Driver’s glass glued

Rear bumper - refurbished original

Wears its original born-with license plate, registered as a collector vehicle. No tab fees

New high performance front springs

New front rubber isolators

New front spring perches

New competition handling rear leaf springs

New rear isolator pads, U-bolts & hardware

New rear shackle bushings

New Rear Brakes

New wheels – 5 (includes spare wheel)

New Tires - approximately 2k miles

Engine bay has been detailed

Underside of floor pans have new "slop grey" paint (Dearborn)

Gas tank - cleaned and in great shape

New stainless steel fuel lines

Needs attention

Heater box

Glue all windows

Rear window regulators – sticky. Need cleaning & lube

Pass door hinges (included with sale)

Door & side glass weather strips

Tach (sticks sometimes)

Clock is dead (who’s isn’t??)

Radio is dead

Third member has slight pinion bearing leak

Battery tray is solid, but could be replaced

Known body work needed for Concours restoration

Hole in floor under heater box(Is patched but needs a proper weld)

Typical door corner rot, all four corners

Trunk drain holes not perfect

SS trim needs polishing/buffing

No major or minor dents or dings

Body Paint - Maroon, some chips, scratches, crazing, and oxidization

Undercarriage needs to be detailed

I haven’t touched the third member. Original markings are preserved for Concours restoration.

Battery tray

Windshield

Extra parts

Comes with original 390 S-code 10.5:1 heads

Original S-code exhaust manifolds

Original rebuilt manual transmission radiator

Original steering wheel

Original throttle cables (2)

Original convertible top boot

Original “Power by Ford” valve covers

Original door pulls (several pairs)

Original white Hurst 4-speed shift knob (correct for 1969)

Extra rim-blow horn switch - repro

Door VIN tag - repro

1969 Washington State license tabs – repro

Passenger door hinges – repro

Extra misc. parts

Documentation

Deluxe Marti report

You Tube dyno run

Build sheet

Binder of historical data

Shop manuals

Wiring diagrams

Vacuum diagrams

Lots of photos

Maintenance list