Released on September 30th, 1966 as a 1967 model, the

　　first-generation Mercury Cougar was positioned as a more luxurious

　　alternative to Ford's pony car. Indeed, the Cougar was essentially

　　a Mustang under the skin, but it had a nicer interior, rode on a

　　three-inch-longer wheelbase and came with more standard equipment.

　　Its handsome, European-inspired sheet metal replete with hide-away

　　headlights had minor updates year-to-year until first-gen Cougar

　　production ended in 1970. This 1970 Mercury Cougar is an

　　exceptional example in every way. The current owner states that

　　this Mercury's previous owner retained the car for over 45 years.

　　During his stewardship, the car was carefully restored and lovingly

　　maintained for his wife - a true labor of love.

　　Meticulously restored to a very high standard, this correctly

　　painted Cougar is finished beautifully in White with a contrasting

　　optional Medium Brown vinyl top. Complementing the arrow-straight

　　body are gleaming chrome bumpers and sparklingly clean moldings and

　　bright-work. This classic Cougar's handsome styling is enhanced

　　with a set of premium Scott Drake ten-spoke 15-inch wheels most

　　notably seen on Shelby Mustangs of the period. These classic wheels

　　have been fitted with B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A white lettered tires

　　giving some extra sportiness to this Cougar.

　　The interior is in superb condition and is trimmed in Medium Brown

　　with wood-grain accents on the dash and door panels. Some of the

　　desirable interior features include factory bucket seats, console

　　with floor shifter, tilt steering column, air conditioning, as well

　　as Pioneer AM/FM/cassette player and an additional temperature

　　gauge discretely under the dash.

　　Exceptionally high-quality restoration

　　351 V-8

　　3-Speed automatic transmission

　　Tilt steering column

　　Factory air conditioning

　　15-Inch Scott Drake 10-spoke wheels

　　Bucket seats

　　Factory power front disc brakes

　　Under the hood is a smooth running 351 "Cleveland" V-8 mated to a

　　C-6 3-speed automatic transmission, power steering and power front

　　disc brakes. The engine bay is highly detailed and authentic in

　　appearance with all the correct decals, colors and finishes. This

　　classic 1970 Mercury Cougar runs and drives as good as it looks.

　　Accompanying this high-quality car is a Marti Report and extensive

　　restoration photos. Call today!