The Ford Barn - Ford Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible

1973 Ford Mercury Cougar XR7 351 ci automatic. 36,000 miles only.
Supplied new by Gates ford in Woodford (UK)
Subject of a 3000 hour plus dismantling of a totally rust free and laser straight motor car. Every component that could be removed was removed and cosmetically restored to "as new" or in many cases "better than new"
All chromium plate was prepared by hand and then sent to the platers. All Mazak parts chromed to perfection.
Exhaust system reproduced in stainless steel to match original.
Petrol tank rubbed down by hand and the galvanised and polished by hand to create a mirror finish
Whole car repainted to perfection with cellulose paint

Original and as new part leather interior and carpets. Original hood and carpets with Cougar overmats. 4 x electric windows.
Original radio and 8 track player with Carpenters tape.

Winner of Classic American Car of the Year in 2004 plus numerous other Concours de Elegance

Original build sheet, driver's hand book. Original keys still attached to security tag plus spare keys. Numerous invoices for parts and materials exceeding £10,000 complete with numerous "silver" trophies.

Five BF Goodrich Silvertown G78 x 14 white band tyres.
Boot (trunk) mounted lockable spare petrol (gas) can.

Drives like new. Whisper quiet, rattle free and silky smooth.

Arguably better than any other worldwide. A brave claim but seeing is believing.

Interested parties please contact me in the first instance at
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