Mercury Cougar XR7-G (1968)
for sale
Price: US $99.00
Price: US $99.00
Time to sell my 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G Hertz Rent-A-Racer. The car is a complete project car but is
mostly there.
There were 188 Hertz XR7-G Rent-A-Racer Cougars made side by
side with the Shelby Mustangs at AO Smith in Livonia, MI in 1968. All of these XR7-G’s were built identically with
the only variation being the color. All
of the cars were built with the 390-4V GT motor and C6 automatic transmission. Power steering, power front disc brakes, air
conditioning as well as all of the XR7-G specific options plus the factory
electric sunroof. This care is Red on
Red with a black vinyl top. I have attached the Marti report as well
The important (expensive) G related parts are there. The center console, G-Mirror, hood scoop, and
the fog lights are there. G specific parts
that are missing are the trunk lock emblem, roof rail and headlight emblems, all 3 horns, shifter handle and the exhaust tips.
From my deduction, many years ago the passenger side rocker
arm was not oiling well and one of the valves stuck and the piston closest to
the firewall mashed right into the stuck valve. The owners at the time took part of the engine apart until they found
the valve indented into the piston. The
car was the store outside and that’s when the deterioration started.
I never received the passenger cylinder head and any of the
parts from the front part of the engine like the radiator, AC condenser, fan
shroud and the power steering pump. The
engine oil pan was also not on the engine. The replacement cylinder that I installed ins not year correct but it does have the smog ports and is set up for the GT manifolds. The head is bare without valves.
By sitting outside for many years, moisture worked its way
under the vinyl top and started to rust out the roof. That worked its way into the cowl and the
floor pans as well as into the trunk.
I purchased the car and brought it to a body shop and had them
start on the car. Passenger floor pan has been replaced as well as the rear
seat pans, core support and radiator support. Body shop subsequently went out of business and the project was halted.
If you are serious about this vehicle, please look at my
videos. They will provide you with all
of the information on the condition of the car and parts. You may need to highlight the link and copy & paste into your browser.
Video #1 is an
overview of the car with the engine installed:
here
Video # 2 is a very similar video but taken before the engine
was reinstalled and you can see the trunk floors and the empty engine
compartment
here
Video #3 shows the replacement roof assembly with factory
sunroof in operation
here
Video #4 shows all of the original parts and any new replacement
parts that come with the car.
here
Video #5 is a video of the bottom of the car showing any work
that needs to be done and all of the panels that have been replaced.
here
What you see in the pictures and the videos is what you get. Please ask if you don’t see something in
specific.
I’ve tried to be forthcoming with the exact condition of this
car. It’s a rare car in a desirable
color. My reserve is reasonable.
I'm selling this vehicle in AS IS condition with
NO WARRANTY written or implied. I Require a $1, 000 deposit within
24hours of auction completion via PayPal with the remaining balance via bank
transfer, cash, cashier's or certified check within 72 hours of auction close. I
can be flexible on pick-up of the car once the funds have cleared.
Vehicle is currently located in Lake Elsinore, CA . If you can’t come through with the
payment, please don’t bid on the car.
Please feel free to ask for
any questions or
concerns
update: 2018-09-24
Used |
“Needs full restoration” |
Year: | 1968 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 8F93S547121 |
Mileage: | 100,000 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Make: | Mercury | Transmission: | Automatic |
Model: | Cougar | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Trim: | XR7-G | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Engine: | 390 | Options: | Sunroof |
Drive Type: | RWD | Power Options: | Air Conditioning |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Red |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Red |
Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |