1968 Mercury Cougar Gt 390 4v C6 9"- One Owner California Car!!! on 2040-cars

 I have for sale a 1968 Mercury Cougar. This car is in the original Black Cherry paint, and was obtained from the original owner's family. He purchased the car new in 1968 in San Diego, California from Pascal-Dilday Mercury (car still has the dealer emblem on the rear). The car stayed in San Diego until about 7 years ago, when the owner moved to GA, and it has been mostly stored indoors since. The body isn't perfect, with the worst part being the passenger side rear quarter (pictured), but there is no rust and no filler (original paint). This car is faded, but would be an easy restoration. The car is a real GT, and has the factory disc brakes, 390 4V V-8, C6 automatic, and the original 9" rear. The brakes have been recently inspected, with all needed repairs done (rear hose, master cylinder, lines, and the proportioning valve was rebuilt). The transmission was professionally rebuilt with a mild shift kit and torque convertor to match the camshaft, and has 0 miles on it. The rear has also been rebuilt with all new bearings, and a new set of 3.70 gears. The 390 has been modified with an Edlebrock Performer RPM package, with aluminum cylinder heads, intake manifold, and the matching camshaft and lifters. It also has an Edelbrock aluminum waterpump. Roller rockers have been installed. The carburetor is a new Holley 750 vacuum secondary. The original 4v Motorcraft carb is included, along with the original air cleaner and smog pump.The car is equipped with an MSD6 ignition box and billet distributor. The fuel tank and sending unit are new. The car has long tube headers of unknown manufacture, and a new Flowmaster exhaust system. All glass is good, and the trim and bumpers are in very good shape for original. The tail lights and all other lenses are in good shape. The dash is excellent, with only a slight warping of the pad (no cracks). The seats need recovering, and the carpet and headliner need replacement. To my knowledge, the suspension is all original. Wiring is in good shape.

The bad? The 390 has a rod knock, which is going to require at least a crank kit to repair. Included with the car are a set of forged Speed Pro pistons and Eagle H-beam rods. The local machine shop estimates the short block rebuild at around $1000. The vehicle is being stored at a full service restoration shop, which can do any needed repairs for additional cost, up to a full restoration. This car would take very little to restore. The data plate is still on the door, and the car has a clear California title. You won't find a better restorable Cougar than this one!