Showroom condition all original XR7 with dealer-installed upgrades including chrome wheel well trim, gold grille, full lower body kit with rocker panels, ground effects, spoiler and fog lamps, gold badging, carriage roof/sun roof with gold snaps, chrome wheels, chrome dual exhaust tips, window tint. The dealer package alone totaled $7225 on the window sticker/build sheet. The car is eye-popping in person.

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​​This Cougar has spent its entire life in Arizona. Clean carfax, good mechanical maintenance history. Comes with two sets of keys, four FOB's, owners manual, original window sticker, and Deluxe Marti Report, the gold standard in Ford/Lincoln/Mercury authentication.
 

MECHANICAL

Strong running V8 with smooth 4 speed automatic transmission. Car has been computer-code checked from stem to stern by pro mechanic shop LSX Motorsports, Phoenix, AZ. Fresh synthetic oil, filter, and other fluids topped off or replaced as needed. Recent professional work totals $5859 with receipts:

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_ New water pump/thermostat/radiator/radiator hoses/heater hoses

_ New tie rod ends, control arms/bushings/ball joints/struts/shocks

_ Full transmission and rear end differential service

_ New sway bar links/serpentine belt/hood struts

_ New battery/battery cables/sensors

_ New windshield

_ New 225/75/R15 sport radial tires, maybe 50 miles

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​PERFORMANCE

_ 4.6 liter V8 two-valve

_ 280 cubic inch, 205 hp, 265 torque

_ 9.0:1 compression

_ 4R70W four-speed overdrive transmission

_ 3.08 final gear ratio

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​​​EXTERIOR

9.5 of 10. Stunning original paint, glossy, bright, professional cut-buff-polish. Nearly flawless carriage top. Functional dealer-installed sunroof. Windshield, window glass, and weather stripping all good. Clean spacious trunk with donut spare.​​

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​​​​​​Engine bay is fully dressed and detailed. Undercarriage has been fully reconditioned to an astonishing "Pebble Beach Concourse" level as photos illustrate. Factory chalk marks, tags, and code plates are visible on component parts. This car will definitely appeal to investors and collectors!

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INTERIOR

9.5 of 10. Seats, door panels, carpets, headliner, and all other interior finishes are very good. Interior has been professionally detailed including shampooing all carpets and mats. All dash features, gauges, switches, lights, signals, climate control, cruise control, and window / seat / rearview mirror motors are functional​. After market stereo with bluetooth mic. Original AM FM Cassette stereo also comes with the car. 

 

INVESTMENT
​​​​The mid-90's Mercury Cougars are definitely sleepers, especially with the legendary 4.6 L V8 also adopted to the Panther drivetrains of the Ford Crown Vic, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car. These are bulletproof engines that will run 300k to 500k miles with regular service. Add in the rare dealer luxury package upgrade, pristine original paint and interior, and you have a no-brainer investment choice. Now's the time.