Luxury, performance, and distinction have never been this affordable. This 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 has all of the right original pieces combined with great upgrades. After all, who wouldn't appreciate pearl gold tri-coat with their beige paint, and a performance-built 312 hp V8 under the hood?The Mercury Cougar was the Mustang's rarer and more luxurious cousin, and it carries that distinction nicely today as a factory XR7 package. The factory-correct Sand Beige is a great color for a regal appearance, but this coupe is all about subtle upgrades. That's why when the sun hits it just right, you can see a terrific gold pearl flake that was applied with the clearcoat over the original-style paint. It gives this Mercury a handsome distinction without being brash. As you enjoy this paintwork, take notice of how the body panels still retain the unique and crisp lines that were exclusive to the Cougar. This car only has about 36K miles on it total (the 4k on the odometer reflects since the motor was rebuilt) and so the body is a superior quality. The Cougar's hidden headlights and matching grille are more Lincoln than pony car. Plus, the chrome bumpers shine like a premium classic should. And yes, the cool sequential taillights are fully functional, too!The Mercury's superior luxury is apparent the moment you open the door. The Medium Saddle Levant Leather upholstery is the kind of premium touch that will make people marvel at the car shows...so just imagine when you tell them that the immaculate interior is ORIGINAL! The center console, three-spoke steering wheel, full instruments w/tach, and all that wood trim this coupe is the perfect blend of luxury and performance. Besides just the great presentation, this one has all the right features, including the original-style AM radio, push-button light controls, and provisions to upgrade to air conditioning.Even with all these great investments inside and out, you're favorite upgrade comes from under the hood. While this is a larger car than the Mustang with very little overlap between the two, one place that's shared with the pony car is the motor lineup. That means there is room for a performance-built V8 under the hood, and that's exactly what the consignor knew, too (did we mention that he's a former NASCAR engine builder?). The Cobra markings on the valve covers and air grabber are well-earned thanks to a 302 cubic-inch V8 that was rebuilt and blueprinted 4K miles ago. It includes performance upgrades such as GT40 heads, aluminum intake, an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and K-code exhaust manifolds. It now produces 312 horsepower, and the H-pipe dual exhaust does a fine job of letting people know about the extra power in this Cougar. The enhanced V8 is mated to a stout C4 three-speed automatic transmission with shift kit. This sends power to the Ford nine-inch limited slip rear end that's running 3.25 gears for a good balance between power take-offs, and real-world usability. This is enhanced further by great anytime driving features like the power steering, front disc brakes, and modern tires on those attractive factory Mag wheels.Complete with its owner's manual, you're looking at a Cougar that can go Cobra hunting. Something this unique and powerful is always desirable, but with the affordable price, this one is downright irresistible. Call today!!