{"id":8312,"date":"2026-03-30T09:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carcave.com\/cars\/mercury-cougar\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:43:23","slug":"mercury-cougar","status":"publish","type":"cpt_cars","link":"https:\/\/carcave.com\/nl\/cars\/mercury-cougar\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercury Cougar"},"content":{"rendered":"

This stunning 1970 Mercury Cougar is located in our Aiken, SC, climate-controlled showroom. For more pictures, information, videos, and to view our inventory, please visit www.carcaveusa.com<\/a> or call 803-262-4742. A full walk around video can be viewed on our YouTube channel at https:\/\/youtu.be\/vW4Gp8oiMKU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Simple and easy finance options are available through our classic car preferred lenders, Woodside Credit (https:\/\/woodsidenew.defidirect.com\/Application\/apply?id=32200<\/a>) and Collector Car Lending (https:\/\/get-started.collectorcarleaders.com\/id\/197<\/a>). With knowledgeable teams that understand the value of your unique vehicle, an accessible online form that helps you find the best terms, and a quick response time, classic car lenders can help you drive off in your dream vehicle.<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

428 Cobra Jet V8 Engine<\/p>\n

1 of 17 ever produced<\/p>\n

Extensively Documented History<\/p>\n

This one-of-a-kind, jaw-dropping Mercury Cougar XR-7 looks like it was just driven, brand-new, off the showroom floor. The quality of this concourse-level restoration, completed by KTL Restorations of Danville, VA, is beyond compare. A true one-of-one, this vehicle was the only example produced with a power convertible top with glass rear window, in the original competition blue (Ford color code M3657A) with a black pinstripe, black leather seats, transmission, and engine configuration. Well-documented and widely discussed, this limited edition XR-7 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.<\/p>\n

A configuration so rare it was thought to be a myth, only 66 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7s were upgraded with the 428 Cobra Jet engine, and only 17 of those were produced with a 4-speed manual transmission. Featured as a Hemmings “Find of the Day” in December 2024, this vehicle is an example to car enthusiasts worldwide. Read the article here: https:\/\/www.hemmings.com\/stories\/find-of-the-day-428-cobra-jet-1970-mercury-cougar-xr7\/<\/a> The marriage of the iconic 1970 Mercury Cougar and the 365 horsepower Ford 428 Cobra Jet V8 engine creates a work of art, made for both speed and beauty.<\/p>\n

The interior of this Cougar is designed for luxury. With comfortable leather front bucket seats and a rear bench seat, this vehicle seats 5. The floors are covered with mats, and the dashboard features faux wood burl common for the time period. Ford logos are built into the threshold, and small Cougar details have been embossed on the dashboard and steering wheel. Roll down windows, manually adjustable seats, and a built-in lighter creates the nostalgia of the vehicle – but no detail is faded, and every metal gleams. The center console opens sideways, and an analogue clock has been built directly into the dashboard. A full complement of gauges gives the driver a perfect sense of what is happening in the vehicle – featuring oil, temperature, amps, fuel gauges and a tachometer. A vintage radio features in the vehicle, as well as heating.<\/p>\n

Spotless, stunning, and singular – this vehicle is both beautiful to look at and breathtaking to drive. Spoken about only in the most engaged circles, this 1970 Mercury Cougar is a legend you can bring home.<\/p>\n

Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Numbers-matching 428CI Cobra Jet Engine<\/p>\n

4 speed close ratio transmission<\/p>\n

Power steering<\/p>\n

Power front disc brakes<\/p>\n

Black power convertible top with glass rear window<\/p>\n

Ram air induction<\/p>\n

Hurst manual shifter<\/p>\n

Tachometer<\/p>\n

Oil, temperature, fuel, and amps gauge<\/p>\n

Leather sun visors<\/p>\n

Analogue clock in dashboard<\/p>\n

Center console<\/p>\n

Rear bench seat<\/p>\n

Locking trunk<\/p>\n

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This one-of-a-kind vehicle comes with through documentation. If you’re interested in learning more, please call (803) 262 4742 or stop by our showroom in Aiken, SC to see it in person.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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