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Photo: eBay seller mustangmasters428
The Mercury Cougar was an almost instant hit, with the parent company producing over 150,000 of them in 1967. The XR-7 was no exception, with performance upgrades resulting in over 27,000 being produced.
The Cougar was never an affordable car: the base model cost $2,851, while the starting price for the XR-7 was $3,081.
Most buyers who visited a Mercury dealer to order a Cougar decided to stick with the base 289 engine, available in 200 and 225 horsepower. The 390 Marauder V8 was the top-of-the-line engine, making 320 horsepower.
Customers could also get this engine by ordering the GT Performance Package, which also included a heavy-duty suspension, dual exhaust, and disc brakes. The package cost $325, making it more than affordable. Air conditioning was offered as a $355 option.
The Mercury Cougar XR-7 pictured in these photos (which I first spotted when its owner discovered it earlier this year) is still looking for someone to finish the restoration project that began years ago. According to eBay seller mustangmasters428, they found the Cougar in a body shop that was undergoing restoration, and it was eventually moved to a pole barn where it had been parked since 1995. According to the owner, he rediscovered the car decades later behind 20 other cars parked in the same spot, and it’s been waiting for a second chance.
The Cougar is loaded with options, including factory air conditioning (although it’s not currently working), power steering, power disc brakes, and more. The seller has shared a detailed description of all the features that come equipped on this Cougar, so please read it before you place your bid. We’ve also embedded the full description in the box below.
This car is powered by a 390 V8 engine that was installed by Mercury before it left the factory. The engine starts, runs and drives and is mated to a C6 automatic transmission. The owner says the underside needs some care, especially if you’re concerned about rust damage, but be sure to trailer it and give the underside a thorough inspection before deciding to buy. The trunk floor needs repair and the hood, doors and trunk lid also need special care.
The 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is definitely an attractive project, but price seems to make a big difference. And that may be the reason why this car hasn’t found a new owner. The owner is asking $19,500 for the project, but potential buyers can also submit other offers using eBay’s (Make an Offer) option. This listing expires in about a month, so you have plenty of time to plan a trip to Jacksonville, Florida, where the Cougar awaits its next owner.
