Sold for: $ 16,538

1968 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 302 V-8 (72k documented original miles) Augusta Green Exterior, Dark Ivy Gold Leather & Vinyl Interior w/following factory options: Merc-O-Matic Transmission, Black Vinyl Roof, Power Steering , “Whisperaire” A/C “XR 7” package, AM Radio, Tinted Glass, Heavy Duty Battery, Undercoating Built 12/11/67 Dearborn, Michigan Sold to: Mark Motor Company, Rockville, Maryland. Ordered by Elizabeth Leland Hogan of Bethesda, Maryland; delivered 12/30/67 Dr. Ralph Hogan & Elizabeth Hogan owned for 15+ years; sold to Elmer Parker 8/2/93 w/63k miles Elmer Parker, West End, NC owned vehicle for 2+ years and drove vehicle 829 miles Two successive owners from December, 1996 – October, 2012, driven 4,000 miles Current owner purchased in November, 2012; driven 5,000 miles Extensive history of ownership & service from 1967 comes w/vehicle. Current owner has invested $12k in various restoration and repairs including: Period correct 1968 California “Black Plates” Wet sanding and minor painting Rear brake shoes, wheel cylinders, Power brake boost High performance condenser kit, recondition A/C system and radiator A/C duct work & hoses All Power steering hoses replaced Upgraded rear sequential lights with “solid state” system Replaced Upper ball joints, lower control arms, repacked front wheel bearings, new wheel cylinders, Idle arm & strut rod bushing set, radius arm bushings Replaced alternator & voltage regulator Transmission rebuild (May, 2016) Replaced radius arm bushings & rear main oil seal Original owners manual, original purchase order, sales invoice, factory “build sheet”, window sticker and Marti report come with vehicle. Dealer’s promotional brochure for Cougar XR7 included & vehicle cover