1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Clone on 2040-cars
Freeport, Illinois, United States
Engine:302
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Orange
Make: Mercury
Interior Color: Black
Model: Cougar
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: XR7
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 99,999
I have decided to sell my car as I am purchasing a real eliminator and cannot store two cars. It is a great driver quality car that I have done alot of work to and stands out everywhere you go and gets lots of attention. Originally a 351 auto M code car. The engine is a 302 crate motor and is around 5 years old, and the paint job is about 10 years old. I am unsure of the exact mileage but I would say less than 10,000. The paint is not perfect but certainly looks nice and has no major flaws. The chrome/body trim is nice, but has some pitting but for a driver it is fine. Car is very solid with little rust, one blister on passenger door and one on trunk lid nothing major. The car is very reliable and can be driven anywhere. It has slotted front rotors and power disc brakes up front (new.) Has brand new ceramic coated headers and mild flowmaster exhaust. The car had a c4 automatic transmission when I purchased the car, but just this summer swapped a 4 speed close ratio manual transmission into the car. If desired I will include the c4 automatic transmission and parts with the sale. During the 4 speed swap I installed a Mcleod shatterproof bellhousing, Mcleod flywheel, brand new Mcleod Pro ceramic/organic clutch (up to 500hp) brand new mini starter, new throwout bearing and pilot bearing. Has a Edelbrock performer intake and 600CFM carb. Engine is stout for a 302 runs and starts perfectly, it isnt a 11 second car but it does pretty good for a 302 especially with the 4 speed. We installed a hurst shifter with brand new linkage during the transmission install. I purchased the 4 speed transmission from a gentleman who rebuilt it 2 years ago and used it in his drag car. Internally the transmission looks great but the third gear synchro is a little worn causing a slight grind going into third gear, but it does not effect the function. Painted the rear leaf springs, rear end housing, ladder bars, driveshaft, transmission, and bellhousing so the underside of the car really looks great in gloss black. The car has a actual eliminator hood scoop and rear spoiler. The interior looks great on this car as I have put some work into it. Just this year I put new vinyl on the steering wheel and wrapped it with a very nice leather wrap, new burl wood console insert, new visor chrome/hardware, new sill plates, new seat latch levers, chrome visor hardware. I hate to sell the car because it is a very nice car, but someone else will truly get the chance to drive it and enjoy it as much as I have. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Ford announces bevy of recalls, 2 of which are recalls on recalls
Tue, 04 Nov 2014
Ford has announced five separate recalls, affecting 202,000 vehicles built between 2005 and 2014.
It's not been a great couple of weeks for Ford. On October 30, the company announced a 205,000-unit recall, and yesterday, it was revealed that the Ford brand's year-over-year sales were down over 5,000 units while the company itself was down 3,000 units over through October. Now, the company has announced five separate recalls affecting 202,000 vehicles built between 2005 and 2014.
Automakers tussle over owners of 'orphan' makes
Thu, 10 May 2012When General Motors put down several of its brands in recent years, it also let loose thousands of brand-loyal customers who will eventually need another car.
R.L. Polk Associates estimates there are more than 18 million cars from 16 discontinued makes on the road today. Those "orphan owners" have sales-hungry competitors seeing dollar signs. GM is offering Saturn owners $1,000 cash toward a Chevy Cruze, Cadillac CTS or a GMC Acadia. Ford is giving its Mercury lease customers a chance to get out of their contracts with no early-termination penalty and offering to waive six remaining payments if they drive off in a Ford or Lincoln.
Edmunds.com research shows the efforts are paying off somewhat for GM, with 39 percent of Pontiac owners, 37 percent of Hummer owners and 31 percent of Saturn owners taking delivery of another GM-branded vehicle. But that leaves as much as 69 percent of owners going elsewhere. Ford, Honda and Toyota seem to be attracting many former GM owners.
Ford recalling 370,000 Crown Vic, Grand Marquis and Town Car models
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The report indicates that corrosion of the lower intermediate steering shaft could cause a "loss of steering," presumably because of a partial or complete failure of the part. The report points out the dealers will inspect and replace the offending steering component for recalled cars, and may also secure a lower steering column bearing and replace the upper intermediate steering shaft as needed. The company is unaware of any reports of the faulty part causing any accidents or injuries.
Ford helpfully lists states in which corrosion is more likely to have taken place, mostly in the Snow Belt, as you might guess. Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia are listed.