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1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 - Malaise Era Land Yacht

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Type: Coupe
Trim: XR7
Year: 1978
Mileage: 117963
VIN: 8H93F605924
Color: Green
Engine size: 302 V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Green
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Safety options: Seatbelts
Vehicle Title: Clean

1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 Description

Set sail in this malaise-era land yacht with 4 ashtrays and no cup holders.
-117963 Miles (Currently being driven. Mileage will increase.)-302cV8-2 Barrel Motorcraft 2150 Carburetor-Recently completed about $2k worth of top end engine work with receipts.-New fuel tank and pump-Starts, runs, and goes down the highway without issue-Clean Title
I am the second owner of this well cared for estate car. Interior is in great shape for it's age. No cracks in dash. Good strong motor and 3 speed transmission. No electrical issues. No evidence of mice. Vinyl top is in great shape with no rips or tears.
It has some quirks, as most 41 year old cars do. Some of the suspension bushings are squeaky. AC engages, but doesn't work. Cruise works occasionally. Fuel and temp gauge work, but aren't very accurate. Has some minor surface rust starting in areas. Rockers and fenders are solid. Has had a door closed respray at some point in her life...looks to have been done on a budget. Fair amount of chips and door dings on driver's side door. Tires have good amount of tread left on them, but they are older. There may be other unknown defects, but it's currently being daily driven without issue. Get's about 13 mpg in city.
Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Local pickup only or buyer arranged shipping. $500 non-refundable paypal deposit due within 24 hours of checkout.

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