This Mercury Cougar got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is finished in Cinnamon Gold with a vinyl landau top over brown vinyl upholstery, and it is powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes the Decor Group, louvered opera windows, 15″ wheels, a power-operated driver’s seat, air conditioning, cruise control, and an AM/FM/eight-track stereo. The car was delivered new to Colville Ford in Washington State and was acquired by the selling dealer in 2014. This Cougar XR-7 is offered at no reserve with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Idaho title.

No Reserve: 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The car is finished in Cinnamon Gold with black pinstriping and features a chamois vinyl landau top with louvered opera windows, body-color side mirrors, cornering lamps, a hood ornament, and chrome bumpers. Paint blemishes are visible on the front-left fender and left door.

No Reserve: 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Factory 15″ wheels are mounted with Hankook Optimo H724 thin whitewall tires. The car is equipped with power steering and the XR-7 Handling Package. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

No Reserve: 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The cabin features a split front bench seat with a fold-down armrest upholstered in brown vinyl along with matching door panel inserts and woodgrain trim. Brown carpets line the floors and are covered by rubber floor mats. Additional appointments include a power-operated driver’s seat, air conditioning, cruise control, an electric rear window defroster, and an AM/FM/eight-track stereo.

No Reserve: 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The two-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a tilting column and fronts an 85-mph speedometer, an analog clock, auxiliary warning lights, and readouts for fuel level and engine temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 10k miles, approximately 400 of which have been added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The 302ci V8 is topped with a two-barrel carburetor and sends power to the rear wheels through a three-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. The seller states the fuel sending unit was replaced in July 2022.

No Reserve: 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Rust is visible on the underside, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The window sticker shows initial delivery to Colville Ford in Washington State along with equipped options and a total price of $7,736. Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $9,000 by Perth1
Auction Ended October 21, 2022 at 1:55PM PT
Bids 25
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Seller: bigM
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 7A93F591924
  • 10k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 302ci V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Cinnamon Gold Paint
  • Chamois Vinyl Landau Top
  • Brown Vinyl Upholstery
  • 15" Wheels
  • Power Steering
  • Louvered Opera Windows
  • Power-Operated Driver's Seat
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM/Eight-Track Stereo
  • Manufacturer's Literature
  • Window Sticker
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #88159