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This Mercury Cougar XR7 is one of 357 examples optioned with the GT-E package for the 1968 model year and was sold new in Alberta, Canada finished in gold over matching leather. Power is from a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 and a three-speed C6 automatic transmission that were equipped as part of the GT-E package, which also included special trim, power-assisted steering and front disc brakes, handling and cooling upgrades, a center console, an eight-track stereo, front headrests, and more. The car was acquired by the seller in 2020 from a friend with whom it had spent the previous 10 years. This Cougar XR7 is offered with a Deluxe Marti Report, partial service records, and Alberta registration in the seller's name.
BaT Essentials
Lot #36601
Seller: ChadHoag
Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Chassis: 8F93R582465
One of 279 GT-E Models For 1968
428ci Cobra Jet V8
Three-Speed C6 Automatic Transmission
Gold over Matching Leather
Power-Assisted Steering & Front Disc Brakes
Factory 8-Track Radio
Center Console
Deluxe Marti Report
Partial Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Model Page: Mercury Cougar
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Cool car....
This GT-E is "one of one" with the Grecian (Gold) Metallic. It was also built near the very end of GT-E production.
The "357" count is the 427 engine cars.
Cory