1971 Mercury Cougar

Extremely rare 1971 Cougar XR7 429 ram air

Numbers matching engine and transmission

Of the 231 Cougars built with 429 ram air. only 157 were XR7 coupes. This one was ordered by a Canadian dealer as a “dealer demonstrator” with every available factory option from the electric sun roof to the engine block heater. Of all the Cougars built. only 0. 6% had the sun roof. This completely optioned Cougar is likely the highest priced Cougar built for the 1971 model year.

Owned since 2003 when I bough it with 57547 miles. Ground up restoration completed in 2011

1st place winner for 71-73 XR7 coupes at the 2011 Cougar Nationals. Bridgewater. NJ

Factory power train
    429 CJ ram air 11. 3:1 compression ratio
    370 HP
    450 lbf-ft
    C6 automatic transmission
    3. 25:1 traction-lok differential
    "N" (nodular iron) case differential pumpkin
     31 spline axles. Daytona type
    
429 CJ ram air option included:
     Power breaks
     Power steering
     Engine dress up kit including
         Bright rocker arm covers
         Bright oil dipstick handle
         Bright oil filler cap
         Bright radiator cap
     Competition suspension which included
           Variable ratio power steering
           Heavier front sway bar
           Rear stabilizer bar
           Heavy duty front and rear springs
           Heavy duty shocks. staggered rear
Correct Rochester 4V spread bore carburetor
    
Factory options
     C-6 select shift cruise-o-matic transmission
     3. 25:1 traction-lok differential
     Immersion block heater
     F60X15 raised white letter tires
     Convenience group
          Under hood light
          Trunk light
          Headlights on warning buzzer
          Deluxe seat belts and warning light
          Automatic seat backs latch release
          Tilt steering
          Power driver seat. 4 way
          Power front disc breaks
          Ram air induction
          Air conditioner. whisperaire. R12
          Rear window electric defrost
          AM/8-track stereo radio. Cougar marking
          Console. full length. with clock and ashtray light
          Intermittent windshield wipers
         Appearance protection group
             Front carpeted floor mats
             Door edge guards
             Front bumper guards
        Tinted glass complete
        Power side windows
        Sunroof. including emergency sunroof crank
        Full vinyl roof

XR7 standard feature
    Bright hood molding rear edge. early 71's only
    Low fuel warning light
    3 spoke rim blow steering wheel
    Door ajar warning light
    Tachometer
    Alternator and oil pressure gauges
    Remote left hand racing mirror
    Leather seats front and back

Restoration included
    Numerous NOS parts some of which include
         Front grille works all moldings
         Hood moldings front and back
         Front signal lights
         Front bumper guards
         Rocker moldings
         Wheel lip moldings
         Tail light lenses and moldings
         Rear bumper fillers
         All exterior emblems
         Door edge guards
         Belt line moldings on top of doors
         Vinyl roof moldings
         Left door panel
    Completely functional
    Carburetor rebuilt by Pony Carbs
    AM/8-track rebuilt by Retro Radio

Additional features added
    Passenger power 4-way seat from a Cougar parts car
    Dealer electric trunk release
    5/8" rear sway bar in place of original 1/2" from 429 Mustang
    Magnum 500 15" wheels. including spare
    BF Goodrich radial TAs. including spare
    Cougar mud flaps
    Pertronics in place of ignition points
    429 ram air decals on hood scoop. used on 429 ram air Mustangs
    Black vinyl in place of original white
  
Documentation
    1971 Mercury facts binder
    1971 upholstery binder
    Marti report
    1971 Mercury full line brochure
    1971 Cougar brochure
    1971 Cougar large format magazine ads
    Reproduction window sticker
    Original factory invoice
    Original 1971 warranty facts book
    Original 1971 Cougar registered owners manual
    Original sunroof operating instructions. American Sunroof Corp
    Original tire data sheet. F60-15 Firestone wider 60 oval. SUP-R-BELT
    Original build sheet
    Set of 1971 shop manuals
   

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