1973 Mercury Cougar - $23,900 - St. Louis, MO -
The second generation Mercury was the last of the Mustang-based examples ever produced. This design was only available from 1971 through 1973, and added a bit of luxury styling over their sporty Ford counterpart. Today, Cougars are quite desirable for collectors looking for the last muscle cars produced prior to the oil crisis and stiff federal emission controls. Especially with the 1973 being the last of the convertibles!
This largely original 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible is finished in factory correct Bright Red over White Luxury Interior with Black comfort weave appointments! It’s fitted with original, number’s matching 351ci-2V V8 engine producing 163 SAE factory horsepower and 280 ft. lbs. of torque! Behind this powerful Cleveland block mates a reliable FMX automatic transmission and 2.75:1 rear end! This Cougar comes loaded with factory options including power front disc brakes, high-back bucket seats, power steering, working factory air conditioning, power convertible top, original AM/FM Stereo pushbutton radio, 14” chrome styed steel Magnum 500’s fitted with BF Goodrich Radial T/A white letter tires, dual sport mirrors with driver remote, leather-wrapped steering wheel, front & rear bumper guards, sequential turn signals, body side moldings, & wheel well lip moldings!
It has seen just one repaint since new and survives with just 46,564 original miles! The car started life in Dallas, TX and from the looks of its rock solid body, it likely spent the majority of its life there! An up close examination of this largely original example will show nearly all original under hood equipment that includes the original alternator, Ford-issued a/c compressor, carburetor, and more! You will find an original inspection stamps under the hood, factory door sticker fully intact, and the tire changing sticker affixed to the trunk lid! The trunk is nicely detailed with original insulated trunk mat, factory spare tire, jack, and lug wrench all in place. It shows very well and remains very original throughout! Please feel free to call with any questions and we thank you for looking!