Mercury Cougar base cars for sale in Hamburg, New York

Mercury : Cougar Base 1968 mercury cougar base 5.0 l

$5,000

Hamburg, New York

This is a very basic 1968 Mercury Cougar base. I purchased this car with the intention to restore it but after 10 months I realized I have no time so here it is. This Cougar sold new in S. California and been there pretty much all its life. I was told I am the third owner but can't verify. I will try to explain the car in much detail as possible. Body: Other than a rot hole in each door and rear quarter the vehicle is rust free. Floors, torque boxes, shock towers, trunk pan etc. are mint. Door gaps are good, trunk lid has a crease, hood is not rusted but needs alignment. Taillight panel is pushed in slightly. My body guy started work on the passenger rear quarter but I told him to hold up when I decided to sell. Interior: All there but needs everything. Still has shoulder harness belts, seats must be from a 1967 car (no seat fold latch) I removed the junk since the pics were taken. Drive train: The original 289 is gone and now has what I believe a 1970 302. Has late 1970 302 heads and mid 1969 2 barrel intake, so the block is probably different too. Runs good, does not blow smoke but has a slight lifter tick? It still has what I believe the original 3 speed and 8 inch rear. I had the Marti Report but lost it, here is what I remember: Color is Polar White, black standard interior, 289 2v, 3 speed manual, 8 inch rear end with 2.79 gears (great for highway). Vehicle was ordered as dealer stock with ZERO options, not even an AM radio. This would be great for a resto-mod or just to make your own. Tires hold air, needs brakes, cannot be driven. This car has seen better days but is 98% complete with just a few misc items missing. Notice the rocker panel moldings, I think those were off a 1969 Cougar with a special appearance package (can't remember the name). I have no idea how those got there. The battery and carb in the pics are NOT included, so it will need those two items as well. Here is a list of parts that will go with car:-Extra pair of taillights (better condition than the ones on the car)-Extra horn pad (better shape than the one on there now)-Complete set of XR-7 door panels, front and rear, fronts are warped and need to be re-backed. They do reproduce the backings. Coverings are in great shape.-XR-7 map console and dash harness if you do chose to install and wire in. In the trunk there is pretty much a bin of misc Cougar parts left from the previous owner. I haven't really looked through it although I did notice some extra "Cougar" or "Mercury" badges, rear view mirror, sequential turn signal units, carbs, etc. I don't know what is usable or not but it is all included. If I remember to include any more details I will update, but if you have any questions please call/text 716-544-8202. Thanks for looking.

Trim Base