I looked at this Cougar today, So far I have passed on it. But it is one of 18 for color combo, color “S” Medium Gold Metallic and “EA” White Decor with Black accents. If you need a set of White 70 Decor panels and seats here is your car.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5834447257.html
(sellers story)
1970 complete numbers matching Cougar has not been driven since 1985 this is a 2 barrel model, engine runs the car has low miles on it and is completely straight except for small dent on left corner and trunk
I was going to restore it also but my energy is going toward a large live aboard sailboat that my wife and I just bought
The GOOD on this car is it’s basically straight the 351 Cleveland engine runs, chrome is straight and windows good, interior is white and Can be cleaned and restored,.
The BAD
The doors have rust at the bottom corner (typical on these cars)
The floor pans are rusted out and need to be replaced ( not a hard job)
The battery sheet metal is rusted out as well
The transmission is bad but have spare
I would like $ 3,000 for this very restorable classic
Please no low ballers, Scammers, or non serious buyers please don’t waste my time, and I won’t waste yours.
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
My findings are,
Rust in floors. Will most likely need full length floor panels. Rust in lower inner panel of drivers door, Rust in trunk drop offs, Hood forward underside rusted through and Trunk lid rear underside rusted through. Not as bad as I have seen but what I want to deal with. Drivers door not latching. Engine said to run nicely but I did not try to start it. It is a no vinyl top car, so that makes a potentially good roof. It has PS, PDB and a 9 inch 2.75 rear axle. All glass looks to be good, I also found no evidence of previous body repairs and all original paint. Seller may work on price.
I have the sellers contact information or just go to the craigslist add and request it.