1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Black Magic

Description

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at one very cool 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7.  This California Cougar is a 2 owner car prior to our acquisition.  She is very original but carries some modern updates as well.  Let’s check it out!
Rarity
Muscle cars from 1970 are drying up fast!  Tens of thousands have been exported. Many have become jewels in vast collections that are never driven and 30 years ago, many went to the crusher.   Five decades down the road, finding a solid survivor can be tough.  We purchased this “Never Hit” Cougar from the 2nd California owner and commissioned a sympathetic restoration.  Yes, we did vary from the original Gold color palette.
This was a typically optioned Cougar XR7.
351W Long known for its high nickel content, the 1969 / 1970 351 Windsor engine can be built to crazy HP.
Slick top car. No water retaining vinyl roof.
XR7. The luxury version of the Cougar.
We have the factory build sheet and the Marti Report to confirm her provenance. There are a lot of details provided below but the short answer is it's turn key and ready. Every part gets touched except the radio. This is an uncut dash that will allow a variety of audio choices.
Exterior.
Finished in Glossy two stage Tuxedo Black.  Excellent paint quality.  Stacked clear has been hand color sanded to 5000 grit and then polished and ceramic coated.  Her tight lines really shine from every angle.
Excellent body fit and finish is laser straight
Monotone trim
Tastefully lowered for the Perfect Stance
Hidden Headlights
Tinted Tail and marker lenses. Tinted headlamps.
Nice glass including a new windshield
Wheels, Tires
Rodder 20 x 10 (yes 10” wide!) and 18x8 alloy wheels with spinners and new tires. Prior to paint, the rear wheel wells were trimmed to allow for these big rear tires.
Engine
351 Windsor 2V engine has been rebuilt from the air cleaner to the oil pan.  The cylinders were clean and did not need a rebore so it’s still 0 cut.
Rebuilt cylinder heads with hardened valves for unleaded fuels
Fresh factory carburetor rebuild
New fuel tank
All engine accessories, pumps, belts, hoses, etc. are new
New aluminum radiator, fan shroud, billet catch can
Air Conditioning, factory
New Delco battery, alternator and voltage regulator.
Fresh tune, oil change.
New bulbs, fuses and relays including 4 new headlights
Finned Alloy Valve covers and air cleaner
New exhaust system, complete, with H pipe
The engine bay has been painted to match the exterior in glossy black
Transmission
Automatic transmission, freshly serviced. New U joints
Power Steering, rebuilt system, fresh hoses, power valve.
Power disc brakes, factory. New master cylinder, hoses, wheel cylinders, pads and shoes. Drums and Rotors were resurfaced.
Shocks and Suspension
KYB Gas adjustable front
Gabriel Air Shocks rear
New End links
2 inch suspension drop
Interior
Sport Wood Steering wheel
New carpeting (we pulled the OEM carpet and found the factory build sheet!)
New leather seats with embroidered XR7 logo
New “Snake Bite” headliner, package tray and sail panels
Beautiful dash
Virgin XR7 door panels and inner quarters
Standard AM radio works intermittently.
Fresh weatherstrips
All gauges work except the clock.
Rust concerns - None. This is a solid, dry, local car with no prior accident damage. See the photos and the video.
Documentation
California title
Marti Report
Original factory build sheet.
Receipts for restorative work noted in this listing.
Inspection
Please come inspect
this great car before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional.  Please keep in mind that this is a 52 year old used car.  It will need periodic attention just as any classic does.  It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives.  If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car so please move on to something boring.
Video
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Financing
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Trade ins
Yes we consider cool trades.
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Links
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