Highly optioned G with a 390, C-6 auto, power sunroof, air conditioning, tilt wheel, power steering, disc brakes, front seat headrests and heavy duty suspension.
Car is un-restored and in need of a full restoration, but runs and drives great. Body has some rust in the typical places - a few bubbles under the vinyl top around the sunroof, small spots in the corners of the doors and on the top of the front wheel wells in the engine compartment where Cougars and Mustangs sling up mud and dirt, but overall, foundation is nice and solid. See link to detailed photos.
At present, the Cougar has a rebuilt 1973 era 390 block that has approx. 10,000 miles on it. A standard-bore, bare 390 block with a casting date of Feb. 6, 1968 out of a Comet Cyclone is included (see list of parts that come with the car below). This XR7-G was produced on May 9, 1968.
Originally Polar white, with a black vinyl top and a black leather interior, car looks to have been repainted green at some point and currently has a poorly executed red repaint which was on the car when I acquired it 12 years ago. Lots of small blemishes under the paint. The body has a few small dings and it has a GT-E hood scoop on it now. Fog lights are incorrect. Fog lights and sunroof do not work but the sunroof is complete. I have opened and closed it by hand. The motor is the later, direct drive unit with all the accompanying gears/drives, etc. in place. No expensive and ultra rare sunroof parts needed to the best of my knowledge. G unique side mirror is there along with original G front and rear valences, both in nice shape.
Along with the red paint, car was given a white top and a custom red and white interior. Luckily, the G console and shifter were left alone and in very nice shape. Original, black dash pad is in excellent shape with no cracks. The custom carpet and upholstery was carried over into the trunk - this was immediately removed when I bought the car but the carpet had held in moisture resulting in some surface rust but the trunk metal is solid. Again, see pictures in link for details.
I have the original XR7-G badge and the unique mounting plate that goes on the grill.
Lots of bits and pieces come with the car, including:
- Bare, 1968 February 6th 390 block.
- 1968 X code 2v carb. (car has a Holley 4v on it now).
- Brand new direct-drive sunroof motor.
- Original G hood scoop (needs some repair).
- Rocker molding trim and hardware.
- Complete black 1968 XR-7 interior including front door panels, rear panels, front and rear seats, XR-7
dash and over-head console. Original seats with 1968 specific headrests are in the car but have been dyed red,
as are the leather XR7-G door pulls. Head rests are in very nice shape and dye is flaking off. - New black carpet.
- Correct black shoulder belts.
- Pair of later style (grey grommet) chrome bodied Lucas Fog lights.
- Nice original ‘67/’68 Cougar hood.
- Reproduction, XR7-G “pipe within a pipe” chrome exhaust tips.
- New reproduction XR7-G engine dress up kit including “running cat” FE valve covers and oval air cleaner.
- Several air cleaner assemblies which can be used to put together a G specific air cleaner/snorkel unit.
- Unique, 1968 Cougar “6.5 Litre” badges. Incorrect “GT” badges on the car now (previous owner).
- New, reproduction XR7-G center caps.
- Three, A.M. radios. One correct 1968 unit and two later ones if parts are needed to restore correct style unit.
- New, OEM style black “running cat” floor mats. Worn, originals in car now.
Hood pins are incorrect (very nice, correct G style pins are currently being reproduced).
Sequential tail lights not working (another 1968 “brain box” included).
No door tag on car, but correct VIN stamps on the aprons under the front quarter panels and original buck tag is in place. Marti reproduction door tag included.
Link to photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/elbracing/sets/72157651486873168/
Feel free to pm me with any questions or additional photos. Asking price is $18,500.00
- Phillip