68 XR7 GT 390 4 speed on Craigslist

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Looks interesting, loaded with options. Would love to see the DSO on it.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2802953007.html

RARE 1968 Mercury Cougar-XR7/GT BB 390 4 Speed (Not a Mustang) - $16500 (North Phoenix)

Date: 2012-01-21, 6:49PM MST
Reply to: mk3zu-2802953007@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]



1968 Mercury Cougar XR7/GT, unrestored, but still nice and not running at this time. Was running 8 months ago when parked.
*Rare 4 speed “S” code.
Factory options include:
*“S” code 390 big block 4 barrel
*4 speed manual transmission
*GT package
*XR7 package
*Center console
*Power steering
*“Tilt away” steering wheel
*Air conditioning
*Factory tinted glass
*Deluxe seat belts
*Styled steel Wheels
*Front and rear bumper guards
This is a “RARE” car.
Only 168 of these cars were made in 1968, and only a few have survived.
A Marti Report is included.
Please do not send text messages
Text messages will not be answered
$16,500.00
With the right restoration, this would make a great car for Barrett Jackson.
Call: 602five61three0five4

• Location: North Phoenix
•it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 2802953007

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Looks like a nice car from what you can see in the pictures. I wonder why it has a 67 steering wheel? I thought a 67 steering wheel would not fit a 68 column.
Steven

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It doesn’t. My X code came the same way. They cracked the wheel in several places putting it on.