I inherited this Cougar and interested in selling it, but not sure where to start, how do I find a fair value?
It was purchased by my Uncle in 1968. It was purchased from Hertz Rentals in SF…but it is not a “Hertz” Cougar.
It is all original, in great shape…it does need new tires…there is a small dent on passenger door, there does seem
to be a little rust…so I would think to restore it to mint condition it would need to be painted.
It has not been driven must…been stored for a number of years…44,000+ miles.
Transmission is a Merk-O-Matic
The interior is in excellent condition.
Exterior is Caspian Blue
Interior Blue,
Pictures are taken inside shop…a bit dusty.
Thanks for your help.
Welcome to the site! I say put it on BAT or ebay and start it out at $1 no reserve with lots of honest pictures and I think you will be surprised. It is THEE 67 every collector dreams of buying and checks every box. I spoke at length with your mechanic about the car so I am sure you have a pretty good idea what it should fetch. Make sure and post the Marti report.
Thank you! I am not familiar with BAT, but I will look it up. Why would I not put on a reserve?
I can take more pictures, weather permitting. I don’t have a mechanic, and I don’t have a Marti report?
Thanks again for your help.
Bring A Trailer is an auction site that is really gaining traction for nice original cars. For a car with this much appeal I really do not think a reserve is needed. It really engages bidders when it is a real auction, not just someone trying to test the waters. Look at Denwerks on BAT, he always does no reserve and almost always gets more than retail, the 67 xr7 he just sold there did VERY well.
Don is giving you some very sound advise. I am always taken back by sellers that don’t take the time to list a car properly. A Marti report is a must, you can order one here: http://www.martiauto.com/martireports.cfm. The Marti report lets you and prospective buyers know exactly how the Cougar was ordered and how it left the factory. As Don pointed out take honest good quality pictures. Make sure that the pictures are focused with good lighting.
An example of a poor photo is the one you posted of your Cougar where it looks like the wheels are bent.
I’m sure it’s just angle distortion but it has brought up questions about another Cougar that was for sale with the same type of photo issue.
Have detailed descriptions in your listing that cover the good and the bad. Take time to clean and detail your car. If you have the ability take a video of your car (without music) and discuss the areas that you are filming. The time you spend up front preparing to sell your car will pay off in the end. I feel that you have a very good looking and desirable Cougar with a great color combination that will bring good money. Good luck with your sale.
Steven
Thank You!!
I will take yous and Don’s advice and get a Marti Report, and I will definitely take better pictures.
I’m learning more about the process as I go along. I appreciate all the help.
You could get the 390 engine without the GT package in '67 (and '68 also). Steve’s (1967 S Code) Cougar is a example of a non-GT with the 390. See if there are 6.5 Litre emblems on the fenders, if they are not there, the Marti report will say if it’s a GT.
As stated my 67 S Code is not a GT. Your Cougar has the 6.5 Litre option as denoted by the 6.5 Litre badge on the fender. Here is a great article explaining the difference between the 6.5 Litre and the GT options. Cougar Club of America - Cougar GT
Your Cougar seems to have a GT air cleaner which is different than the 6.5 Litre air cleaner.
Steven
SO…I think mine is a Marauder GT 390 VS…but it’s base is an XR-7…with the option of the Maurauder GT 390 engine added.(?)
I have ordered the Marti Report. I’m not sure how long it takes to receive it.
But, I am having fun, enjoying y’all and your expertise!
Thank you,
The 390-4v engine was marketed as the Marauder GT 390, but that is different from the GT Equipment Group option. All S-codes had the “Marauder GT” engine but many did not have the GT Equipment Group option. Those with the option got the GT badge while those without got the 6.5 Litre badge.
For the 1967 model year, 3,646 XR-7’s got the S-code Marauder GT 390 engine. Of those, 2,653 (73%) got it as part of the GT Equipment Group, leaving 993 (27%) S-code XR-7’s with 6.5 Litre badges instead of the GT badge.
