Most people will agree that Cougars from 1967 to 1970 were very appealing cars. Some may believe that the 1971 to 1973, not so much. But I’m a fan of this generation as well. I can’t tell you how excited I was the day my dad and I went into a Mercury dealer in fall 1971 and he tried to trade his 1971 LTD for a 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7. They wanted a difference of $1,500 but that was too much, so we went back home with the LTD which I drove until 1977. Here is the even more exciting 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible for sale here on eBay in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The car is wearing a repaint of its original color, Medium Lime Metallic paint, and sporting only 38,674 documented miles. Those are factory styled steel wheels that were an option included with this particular car. The original purchaser of this car must have been a Cougar loyalist because they traded in a blue 1967 Mercury Cougar hardtop for which they were allowed $1,593.91. It appears that power brakes may not have originally been included with this car because the dealer invoice says “install power brakes”.
The original factory white leather seats look fantastic set off with the black instrument panel and carpeting and are in excellent condition. It does not appear to have air conditioning, but hey, this is a convertible. The XR-7 model included factory tach and gauges. It also sports a white convertible top in excellent condition.
The engine is the 351 cubic inch Cleveland mated with FMX automatic transmission and 9″ rear end with 2.75 gears. A Flowmaster dual exhaust was added for better sound. The car starts, runs, and drives absolutely fantastic. Paperwork included with this car are dealer order sheet, warranty card, manuals and more.
This car could be calling your name. Here’s a chance for a nice pony car convertible that needs nothing.
What a great color and a cool car in general. I need to try to convince the seller that since it’s post-’71, an auto and not a Mustang, it’s clearly worthless and he should just give it to ol’ Tim.
These cars have a high survival rate. Here in Los Angeles I still quite a few 71-73 Convertibles running around. I think they also sold a lot of these when new. I think most were better cared for than the Mustangs. I think this generation is pretty. But I like anything over 35 years old.
Muscular stance…V8…ragtop. I like it. In fact…seeing it for the first time in at least a coupla decades…I’m kinda crushing on it. You can see where a few tweaks to the front clip…and a more luxurious interior woulda made this a Continental luxury coupe. The restomod possibilities are intriguing.
Back in the day our neighbors bought their daughter a brand new 67 Cougar X R7 as a graduation present. It was stunning, white with a blue interior, and it had the 289 C4 combo. Ever since first laying eyes on it, I have been in love with the styling of 1st gen Cougars, even though I’m a Mopar guy. In my opinion the Cougars were cleaner looking and more stylish than Mustangs.
I like it!! I just hope it doesn’t wind up with a lift on 30″ rims.
Love the color and the dog dishes. I’m not a fan of convertibles, but this is one cool ride.
Sale ended RNM.
I had the exact car w/ a 4 barrel Cleveland and a factory 4-speed manual. Not QUITE in the same shape (ok, it was pretty damn rusty), but it was a lot of fun. Would light up the tires just by looking at the loud pedal.
I also had a ’72 convertible with the 351 Cleveland and a 3 speed.
The only option it had was power steering.
I was impressed with that car, too bad it was completely rusted out.
It was a Mass car.
I loved the 67 to 69 Cougars, by 71 they were middle aged and overweight. Sill I like it.
Always preferred the Cougar styling over the Mustang… until they went their separate ways, and lost their original inspiration.