alsancle Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 This is cool. Paint is original as is the four speed. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercury-cougar-5/ This 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible was built on May 7, 1973 and is one of 64 examples equipped with a 351ci 4V V8 and four-speed manual transmission for the model year. It was originally delivered to Owens Motors of Dedham, Massachusetts and was acquired by the seller in 2015. A cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment was carried out between 2016 and 2018, including rust repair and a repaint in Bright Red. Equipment includes a white leather interior, a power-operated white soft top, air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo, and a spotlight. This Cougar is now offered with a Deluxe Marti Report, photos from the refurbishment, and a clean Massachusetts title in the seller’s name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md murray Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Definitely a very neat car. The spot lamp strikes me as a little odd for that vintage but if you're going to have one I suppose that's as legit as it gets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 I have a weird fascination with 70s full size cars with four speeds. My biggest problem (besides it being a Mass delivery car originally) is that spot light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 hours ago, alsancle said: I have a weird fascination with 70s full size cars with four speeds. My biggest problem (besides it being a Mass delivery car originally) is that spot light. I agree, that spot light is out of place for a 1973 car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 hours ago, alsancle said: I have a weird fascination with 70s full size cars with four speeds. My biggest problem (besides it being a Mass delivery car originally) is that spot light. In the '30's, my uncle kept a red bandana tied over his spotlight. He liked to drive fast, and if he got behind someone he decided was impeding his progress, he'd flash the car in front, who upon seeing a red light, usually pulled over and let him pass. You never know what use a spotlight will be put to. Agree it's pretty old school for a 1973 car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Bid to $22k but did not sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Maybe time for some updated pictures? https://www.ebay.com/itm/165148459079 Buy it now is 33,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 There is a following for these and they can fetch pretty good coin. This one looks pretty nice but the seller leaves out pictures of the undercarriage and the engine compartment however there is a marti report! Is 33.5K a realistic price? I am no Cougar expert but I like these. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 From 1972 to 1973 the standards changed to make the front bumper handle a higher speed impact. Many cars looked a little out of proportion IMO because of this design change. A friend of mine bought a '73 Chevelle and I was surprised at the size of the front bumper. Some cars in '73 were able to tuck it in a little tighter and still meet the government standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I sold my 1973 Cougar XR7 convertible just before the Co Vid crap started. Took $7000 Cdn. for it. It was a 351 automatic in decent driving condition. Had no idea prices were going to go up so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 This 1971-'73 Mustang/Cougar convertible platform would have been a great basis for a smaller, sporting, four-passenger Continental with Mark III theme/details styling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I've generally never liked the looks of convertibles of the 1960's and 70's as much as hardtops of the same model, but early '70's Cougars are an exception. Whether the top is down or up, I prefer them over the hardtops/coupes. One of my favorite convertibles of the era, in fact. I even like them in red! Like someone else said about Fords of that time period though...most seem to be dark green for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 The 71-73 Cougars are nicely styled Mustangs. That spotlight is stupid. As for price, I just shake my head at these 70s cars. $33,000 for a Mercury convertible, $100,000 for Trans Ams. I have about $100,000 in my 401k. I’m 57. By age 70 when I retire I hope to have $500,000 and the house paid off. With max social security and my $500,000 and Medicare, I’ll live a comfortable life until I pass. But there is no way I am dropping $33,000 to $100,000 on a collector car. Who has that kind of money? Apparently a lot of people do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I went to school with a girl that had a car just like this cougar. No idea if it was auto or manual. He father was a ford salesman, successful businessman and avid car collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=diego= Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 4/17/2021 at 5:10 AM, alsancle said: I have a weird fascination with 70s full size cars with four speeds. The Cougar was a pony car. I don't think there were any full-size 4-speed cars built in the 1970s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 11/2/2021 at 5:23 PM, TAKerry said: I went to school with a girl that had a car just like this cougar. I also went to school with a girl who had a car like this ....and now she is a Cougar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 By coincidence, her father owned the pair of white 'firestone' mustangs that were posted on here from a BAT listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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