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This 1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible is an exceptionally rare, highly original classic American muscle cruiser representing one of only 1,240 convertibles produced for the 1972 model year. Powered by its numbers-matching 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, this vehicle benefits from fresh, comprehensive mechanical restoration work completed in June 2026. Meticulously kept inside a garage for over 24 years, this highly collectible luxury drop-top features factory air conditioning, a power electrical convertible top, and a wealth of original documentation. It is located in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Location: Port St. Joe, Florida/USA
Price: $18,000.00
Key Details
- Make/Model: Mercury Cougar Convertible
- Engine: Numbers-Matching 351 ci Cleveland V8
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title: Clean
Condition
- Highly desirable survivor status kept carefully preserved inside a garage for more than 24 years
- Turn-key street-legal classic presentation with a fully functional power-operated electrical convertible top
- Comprehensive top-end engine refresh completed in June 2026, including a complete valve job, new valve guides, head resurfacing, and fresh head gaskets backed by a 12,000-mile parts and labor warranty
- Entirely overhauled braking architecture featuring brand-new rear brake shoes, new rear wheel cylinders, a replacement master cylinder, and a complete system hydraulic fluid flush
- Fully serviced fuel system with the gas tank removed and flushed, alongside a new fuel level sending unit, new fuel pump, and fresh fuel filters
- Installed a brand-new engine cooling thermostat to ensure stable operating temperatures
Performance Highlights
- Numbers-matching 351 cubic-inch Cleveland V8 engine producing an estimated 270 horsepower
- Performance-upgraded Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor assembly
- Vintage Offenhauser 360 dual-port intake manifold
- Smooth-shifting automatic transmission
- Factory power steering and power-assisted braking systems
Upgrades & Features
- Highly exclusive production run marking the final model year for the classic second-generation Mercury Cougar convertible platform
- Factory-integrated air conditioning system and working AM/FM cassette stereo player
- Included original Mercury manufacturer factory service repair manuals
- Accompanying custom-fit protective outdoor vehicle car cover included in the sale
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