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This 1969 Mercury Cougar is one of 67 XR-7 convertible examples equipped with a 351ci Windsor V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission for the model year and was further specified with the 351 Performance Group, a Traction-Lok differential, power steering, and power-assisted front disc brakes. The car has been repainted orange with a contrasting hood graphic and features concealed headlights in addition to a power-operated convertible top. Inside, the white leather–trimmed front bucket seats are accompanied by woodgrain trim as well as a Mr. Gasket shifter, an Americana AM/FM cassette stereo, and power windows.

Reproduction 14″ styled-steel wheels wrapped with 225/70 Cooper Cobra tires were added in July 2024. The car was specified from the factory with power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes, while the 351 Performance Group added stiffer springs, heavy-duty shocks, and a larger front stabilizer bar.

The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in white leather and accompanied [...]

1954 GMC 3100 Short Bed Resto Mod Pickup. Comprehensive Custom Build, 5.3 Liter LS V8 Fuel Injected Engine, 4L60E Automatic Transmission, Adjustable Air Ride Suspension, 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Digital Gauges, Tilt Steering Wheel, LED Lights, Wood Bed, Dual Exhaust, Custom Wheels and Wide White Wall Tires.

Work consisted of refinishing the body, reupholstering the interior, re-wiring the truck, and installing a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle. The truck is finished in green and white over distressed brown leather upholstery and features include Vintage Air climate control, a retro-style digital stereo, Dakota Digital instrumentation, a lowered suspension, power steering, CPP four-wheel disc brakes, 20″ Showwheels Streeter wheels, tubular exhaust headers, and a dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers

The 20″ Showwheels Streeter wheels are mounted with Nitto NT555 tires measuring 245/40 up front and 275/40 out back. The truck has been fitted with a lowered suspension and power-assisted steering. Braking is handled by power-assisted CPP calipers over drilled and slotted rotors.

The cabin features a front bench seat trimmed in distressed brown leather upholstery joined by a matching headliner, dashboard pad cover, and door panels. Appointments include Vintage Air climate control, a [...]

Power is provided by a replacement 400ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and the car is finished in blue over matching vinyl upholstery. Equipment includes a white soft top, 14″ Rally I-style wheels, front disc brakes, power steering, woodgrain interior trim, a center console, a Hurst shifter, a hood-mounted tachometer, and a push-button radio

The body left the factory finished in Montreux Blue (D) and was repainted as part of the aforementioned refurbishment. Exterior equipment includes a hood scoop, a hood-mounted tachometer, a power antenna, dual exhaust outlets, and chrome trim on the grille, bumpers, rocker panels, and side mirrors

aftermarket headlights are installed.

Rally I-style 14″ wheels wear trim rings and whitewall tires. Equipment includes power steering along with power-assisted front disc brakes and rear drums. The selling dealer notes the front left brake caliper is leaking.

finished in blue over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 396ci V8 paired with a Muncie M22 four-speed manual transmission

Equipment includes a 12-bolt rear end, a Hurst shifter, and a Delco AM radio, as well as a Holley carburetor, aftermarket exhaust headers, front disc brakes, and 14″ SS-style wheels. Refurbishment work completed under prior ownership included a repaint and an interior refresh, while work under current ownership has included a powertrain rebuild and overhaul of the suspension system

body was repainted during the refurbishment performed under prior ownership according to the seller, who notes the quarter panels and floor pans have been replaced. Features include white “hockey stick” side stripes, side mirrors, front and rear spoilers, dual exhaust tips, and SS badging

SS-style wheels wear chrome trim rings along with staggered-width 14″ BFGoodrich white-letter tires, and a spare fitted with a Sailun tire is shown in the gallery below. The car is [...]

Finished in red over tan leather, the truck is powered by a Whipple-supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 mated to a TCI StreetFighter 4L80-E four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ Positraction rear end with 3.55:1 gearing. Additional equipment includes a Roadster Shop Spec Series full chassis, Strange Engineering adjustable shock absorbers, 20″ Forgeline Grudge wheels, a Baer four-wheel big brake kit, a Zebrawood bed floor, a Vintage Air climate control system, power windows and steering, and a retro-style push-button stereo.

The body was removed from the frame and modified before receiving replacement floors, fenders, lower A-pillars, cab corners, and doors. The truck was reportedly sprayed with epoxy primer and subsequently finished in Porsche Carmine Red. A replacement windshield, rear window, and quarter vent windows were fitted and the weather stripping was replaced. Further exterior details include tucked and narrowed chrome bumpers, H4 LED headlights and taillights, polished trim, and Kindig-it Design pop-out door handles. A [...]