1968 Mercury Cougar Base 302 4bbl on 2040-cars
Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: U/K
Safety Features: Lap belts with shoulder straps
Mileage: 999,999
Sub Model: Base
Interior Color: Black
Exterior Color: several
Number of Cylinders: 8
Up for sale is my 1968 Mercury Cougar. It needs a total restoration or for parts. It needs: New full floor pan, new trunk floor, new quarters, new windshield (all other glass good), new vinyl top, vacuum pump for headlight doors, sequential turn signal box for trunk, new carpet, new front seat covers, etc. Like I said, a total restoration. It has: re-built 302, Holley 4bbl, Weiand intake, headers, dual exhaust, original style breaker points/condenser ignition, C4 automatic trans, good headliner, good dash pad, good rear seat. It's a starting platform for an XR-7 recreation, GT recreation, or total pro touring beast. I WILL NOT part out, winning bidder must take the entire car. The car has not run/driven in 6 years so winning bidder must arrange delivery. I do not have time to get it running, so don't ask. Serious bidders only. I do not have the time for games. I know that this car is not mint, cherry, or whatever. It's either a restoration project or parts car. If you have a feedback of less than 10, e-mail me at ghaasl78@gmail.com and we can discuss your bid. Also, if you have other questions about the car, feel free to email me at the address already provided. Car is also for sale locally, so I reserve the right to close the auction early. I believe that I've given a fair and honest description of the car, if I've left anything out, I'll add it later. A bid is a binding contract to buy the car. Please, do not bid if you do not intend to follow through with the purchase.
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