1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT-E

VIN: 8F93W553295

$165,000

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1968 Mercury Cougar  XR-7 GT-E
1968 Mercury Cougar  XR-7 GT-E

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    8F93W553295

  • Body style

    Hardtop Coupe

  • Odometer

    78678 M

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    390

  • Induction

    4bbl Carb Hi-Perf

  • Interior Color

    Red vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    Cardinal Red

  • Generation

    1967-1970 Mercury Cougar

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

427/390hp FE engine, single 4-barrel, automatic, 3.50 Traction-Lock axle, power steering, power brakes, added Lucas fog lights, AM radio with 8-track player, bucket seats with center console.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Good paint with some fading to the sheen from age and notable orange peel on the A-pillars. The trim and bumpers all present well. There are some minor scratches to the windshield and rear glass. The engine compartment presents very well and the underbody is immaculate. The interior presents well and shows little wear.

Market commentary

428/335hp XR-7s are commonplace compared with this W-code 427 and this price blows away the value of any other ’68 XR-7, as it should. The FE 427 under the hood is a wonder and a car that, even though its old restoration is fading, is worth both the money it brought here at B-J and the attention it should get to freshen the cosmetics.