1968 MERCURY COUGAR-“J”CODE 302 4BBL 230HP-C-4 TRANS-A/C-CA BLACK PLATE SURVIVOR

Mercury Cougar 1968 Description

THIS 1968 MERCURY COUGAR WAS BUILT IN THE SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY PLANT IN MARCH 1968 AND SOLD NEW TO ITS ORIGINAL LADY OWNER ON APRIL 30 1968 BY CHANNEL CITY MOTORS SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA. IT IS A TRUE CALIFORNIA BLACK PLATE SURVIVOR HAVING HAD ONLY TWO LADY OWNERS ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT LADY OWNER.

THIS COUGAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING RADIO HEATER POWER BRAKES POWER STEERING TINTED GLASSBACK-UP LIGHTS WHITE WALL RADIAL TIRES302 CU IN 4-BBL 230HP V-8 ENGINE ANDC-4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

THIS COUGAR IS AN UNRESTORED SURVIVOR THAT HAS HAD SOME COSMETIC WORK DONE THROUGH THE YEARS. THIS COUGAR COMES WITH ITS ORIGINAL OWNERS HANDBOOK SHOWING THE DEALERSHIP AND 1STLADY OWNER'S NAME AND ADDRESS. THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY FACTS BOOKLET IS ALSO INCLUDED.

EXTERIOR

THIS COUGAR IS VERY ATTRACTIVE WITH ITS LIME FROST POLY PAINT (OFFERED FOR ONLY TWO YEARS 1967 & 1968) AND ITS BLACK VINYL TOP. THE PAINT HAS A GOOD SHINE BUT COULD BE IMPROVED WITH ADDITIONAL BUFFING. THERE ARE MANY TOUCH UPS AND AT LEAST SOME OF IT WAS REPAINTED SOMETIME IN THE PAST. THE CHROME AND STAINLESS IS GOOD BUT NOT PERFECT! ALL GLASS APPEARS TO BE ORIGINAL BUT I DO NOT SEE THE LOGO ON THE WINDSHIELD. IT RIDES ON P215/70R14 WHITE WALL RADIAL TIRES!

INTERIOR

I BELIEVE THIS COUGAR HAS THE DÉCOR INTERIOR. MOST OF THE INTERIOR APPEARS TO BE ALL FACTORY “SURVIVOR” ORIGINAL IN WELL PRESERVED ORIGINAL CONDITION INCLUDING THE BACK SEAT CARPET DOOR PANELS AND INSTRUMENTS. THE DASH PAD WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW REPRODUCTION AS WERE THE BUCKET SEAT COVERS. NOTE THAT THE COLOR OF THE PASSENGER DOOR ARM REST IS MUCH CLOSER IN COLOR TO THE DOOR PANEL THAN IT APPEARS IN THE PHOTO. THE ORIGINAL RADIO WAS REPLACED WITH A KENWOOD KRC-1007 AM/FM/CASSETTE/CLOCK RADIO. THIS COUGAR HAS SEAT BELTS AND FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER BELTS.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS IN VERY CLEAN UNRESTORED “SURVIVOR” CONDITION. THERE IS AN ULTIMA RED TOP BATTERY THAT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ON A TRICKLE CHARGER.

TRUNK

THE TRUNK IS ALSO IN VERY CLEAN UNRESTORED “SURVIVOR” CONDITION. THE ORIGINAL TRUNK MAT IS STILL THERE. THIS IS VERY RARE TO FIND!

MECHANICALS

THIS 1968 MERCURY COUGAR IS POWERED BYITS OPTIONAL “J”-CODE 302 CU. IN. 4BBL 230 HP V-8 ENGINE WITH DUAL EXHAUST THAT PRODUCES 310 FT-LBS OF TORQUE @ 2800 RPM. POWER IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH ITS ORIGINAL C-4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE ENGINE RUNS STRONG THE TRANSMISSION WORKS WELL AS DO THE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING.

VIN CODES:

VIN#8R91J514843

8=1968

R= San Jose California Assy Plant

91=Std Hardtop

J=302 4V 320 HP Engine

514843=unit #

DATA CODES:

65A I 2G 04C 52 5 W

65A=Body Style-Std Hardtop

I=Paint Color-Lime Frost Poly

2G=Interior Trim Color-Lt Ivy Gold

04C= Build Date 4 week of March 1968

52=DSO Los Angeles California

5=Axle 3.0:1 Non-Locking

W=C-4 Automatic Transmission

WHEN YOU DRIVE THIS 1968 MERCURY COUGAR OTHER MOTORISTS WILL BE IN AWE OF THIS ICONIC MID 1960’S AMERICAN PONY CAR. YOU’LL BE ON THE RECEIVING END OF MANY SMILES THUMBS-UP AND COMMENTS FROM ITS ADMIRERS!

THIS IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THIS CALIFORNIA BLACK PLATE 1968 COUGAR THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT AND PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.

See my (523) 100% Feedbacks and

BID WITH CONFIDENCE!

1ST TIME BEING OFFERED FOR SALE! THE RESERVE IS SET VERY LOW TO GUARANTEE A SALE.

BID TO WIN!

Vehicle Condition:

THIS 1968 MERCURY COUGAR IS VERY ATTRACTIVE. THE CAR RUNS AND DRIVES VERY WELL!

This 1968 Cougar is 47 years old so some signs of age are to be expected! While its appearance is striking it is not a “restored” vehicle. Let me first say that nearly everything appears to be in good unrestored original condition. However there are some items that need to be mentioned. The car appears to have been at least partially repainted in the correct original Lime Frost Poly. There are numerous touch ups and a 2” indentation on the driver’s side behind the door and two smaller ones on the hood. These can be removed by a paintless dent remover. Some paint areas are not a perfect match. The vinyl top has a few 1” - 3” tears. The front windshield has a light wiper scratch at the bottom of the passenger side. The antenna mast is not original. The trunk lock works but it moves forward and backward in the housing. The trunk mat is in amazing original condition. This is very rare to find. The heater hoses are not connected to the heater core. The carpet has two holes caused by the high heels of the two women ownersand some other separations on the driver’s side. The headliner has numerous small tears and holes because the material has become dry and brittle. The driver’s side A/C register is missing. Some of the soft interior pieces show some distortion due to the heat of the Southern California San Fernando Valley. The front end alignment seems to be off just a bit as she tends to drift slightly to the left. The A/C compressor engages but it is not blowing real cold air. It appears that the system is slightly low on Freon. I have mentioned everything I can think of.

Even with these few issues this Cougar is very nice. It would not take much to bring this Cougar up to the next level and substantially increase its value!

Note: The current owner believes the odometer reading above to be this cars actual total miles. However she does not have documentation to prove it so I cannot make any guarantees.

This 1968 Cougar will turns heads and gets thumbs up virtually everywhere it goes!

Terms ofSale:

BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.

A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.

THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED INWEST HILLSCAAND THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER.

I AM LISTING THIS 1968 MERCURY COUGAR FOR ITS OWNER! TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION. I AM EXPERIENCED IN VINTAGE CAR SALES AND WILL ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THESALEOF THIS VEHICLE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. AS WITH MOST PRIVATE PARTY SALES THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED.

Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale and to reject bids from anyone with Zero or Negative feedback. If you do not have a good positive feedback rating please contact me by telephone or the email listed below to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder.

THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED INWEST HILLSCALIFORNIA ABOUT 20 MILES FROM LOS ANGELES.

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