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1970 Cougar XR7 Covertible

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by mherman2, Apr 29, 2008.

  1. Apr 29, 2008 #1
    mherman2

    mherman2 Well-Known Member

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    I was driving down the street yesterday and there is a shopping center where people park cars for sale near the street.

    There is a cherry 1970 Cougar Elminator Convertible for sale for $20k asking. I called the owner, he has had it 8 years and just had the original 351 Cleveland rebuilt using all aluminum Edelbrock parks. He said there were 1,980 of there cars made and only 26 red with a black top and interior. He is in the military and is being transferred.

    Does anyone here know these cars that well? I can't find too many listed or for sale.

    Mike
     
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  2. Apr 29, 2008 #2
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    They are very nice,somewhat hard to find parts for,and you better love it to buy it,a friend swapped and got a 428 cj cougar convert thinking it would be easy to sell.....boy was he wrong,were'nt all the eliminators hard tops?
    I've owned a 71 cougar convert for 15 years,love it fun to drive,but they take that left of center ford guy to buy one:laf:
    left of center steele
     
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    lnevill

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    I am not at all ashamed to admit I have a 69 XR7 convertible 390 car in my stable along with my 65 ragtop, 66 shelby, 2 1970 Boss 302's and a 71 429CJ Mach 1. My XR7 is next on the restoration list and parts are hard to find and expensive ($2K to recover the seats in original style leather).

    $20K seems a bit high for a 351 car and there were no convertible eliminators to my knowledge, but the power everything, leather seats and hide away headlights are just plain cool!!!

    These guys are quite helpful: http://www.mercurycougar.net/

    They can/will answer any question you have about these close cousins.

    thx
    lee
     
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    ALL Eliminators are hardtops, and none of them are XR7s..I Know alot about them, we own 2 Eliminators and a 68 XR7GT....Let me know if you have any questions , but the Cougar Forum should help you out no problem
     
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