1968 Cougar XR-7 390 Big Block w/Factory Sunroof; 1 of only 265 ever built

1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 390 Big Block w/Factory Sunroof Description:

Very Rare

1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 VIN# 8F93X561286

1 of 265 built with Factory Sunroof and 390 Big Block

Beautiful dark metalic green with black vinyl roof

1.C-6 Automatic Transmission

2.Traction Lock Differential (3:50:1 Ratio –Very Fast!)

3.Tilt away steering wheel

4.Complete insulation

5.Porsche HBpower seats in Connolly Leather (Originals are available)

6.Power steering w/close ratio rebuilt steering gear

7.Power disc brakes

8.Air conditioning

9. Clifford Alarm System

10.AM FM Radio with tape deck and M-3 cable; 6 Disc CD Player

11.Factory mag wheels

12.Additional options installed by owner:

oFront valance with factory driving lights

oRear valance with “pipe in pipe” exhaust tips and cutout trim rings

oKoni Shocks

oHD Suspension

oChromecowl brace; valve covers, air cleaner cover &hoses

14.Third (3rd) Owner for past 25 years

oCalifornia Cougar underwent extensive restoration

oExtensive work completed by current owner

oOlder paint laid up after stripping to bare metal

oComprehensive records available + spare parts

A professionalCougar restorer cited in a letter to the owner “---Due to the rarity of this car and the options listed, plus the listing below,this car is probably worth between $38,000 and $45,000. As an example of those items and estimated prices not included in the published list are: the factory sunroof: $2,000; the tilt steering wheel: $2,000; plus the front and rear valances: $500; elevating the value of the car by an additional: $4,500, to between $42,500 and $49,500--” “This information was derived from two sources; “Cougar by the Numbers”, and the “Marti Report” for this VIN number”

This is anexciting "driver"for the50th Anniversaryof THE CAT!