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"I've got the drop-top, slammed-down, '49 Mercury Blues."
 -- Brian Setzer Orchestra

1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Chassis
  • Front engine, rear wheel drive coupe
  • Power steering
  • Air Conditioning
  • Addco anti-sway bars, 1-1/4" front, 3/4" rear
  • "Shelby" 1" control arm drop modification


    • Click for larger image Drivetrain
  • 1969 Ford 351ci Windsor (5.8L)
  • Factory-rated 290hp, 385ft-lbs (gross)
  • Compression: 10.7:1
  • Duraspark electronic ignition
  • Holley 0-80457 600cfm vac-sec carburetor
  • Edelbrock Performer dual-plane intake manifold
  • Unknown Wolverine Blue Racer cam
  • Unported factory heads ('69)
  • Flowtech 1-5/8 long-tube headers
  • Thrush turbo mufflers
  • Ford FMX transmission with TransCo shift improver kit
  • 3.00:1 final gear, open diff


    • Body
  • Dark Ivy Green Metallic paint
  • Dark green leather interior with console
  • Chrysler Cordoba 15" alloy rims
  • BFGoodrich Comp T/A HR4 tires, 225-60/HR15


    • Braking
  • Factory 11" front power disc brakes
  • Factory 10"x2" rear power drum brakes


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