I noticed this ad in the new issue of Hemmings. One of 101 R-Code XR-7’s built with the C6 in 1968.
It’s not my car…
MERCURY: 1968 Cougar XR7, rare R-code, 428CJ, automatic, rebuilt numbers matching engine, needs restoring, Marti Report, $22,000. TN.
Does anyone know the car?
You could ask Bill Quay, the R code registrar
I picked this one up in December after the posting was listed on MC.Net, I was in the airport and headed to the newsstand to look at the article and dial the owner. Lots of great photos to share, and a 3 year project to see if completed.
Congrats on the purchase Gavin, looking forward to seeing pics. Welcome to CCCF. John
Welcome Gavin. It’s good to have you here. I look forward to seeing the pictures of your R code.
Steven
Congratulations and welcome, Gavin. I’d love to see the car in person sometime. Also, put your pin in the map. I only see a couple of Stray Cats up there so far.
Gavin,
Congratulations on your purchase! I’m glad someone is finally going to restore that car. My understanding is that it’s been sitting for a long time.
What are the specifics on the car, colors, options, etc…? I’m curious, does it have the GT package listed on the Marti or buck tag? I’d love to see some pictures – it isn’t often that you see another '68 R code Cougar, especially an XR-7.
I’ll PM you the '68 428CJ registrar’s information.
Again, congrats!
Sam