1972 MERCURY COUGAR XR7

Project Overview

This classic golden era muscle car just looked too good not to be seen, so the owner wanted us to make it a more daily-able vehicle that still felt like it was straight out of the 70s

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What's done to it?

  • Custom manual swap (Borg Warner T-5, HURST short throw shifter, hydraulic clutch kit)
  • full engine rebuild
  • Elgin Hydraulic Flat Tappet camshaft 214/224 @.050
  • Comp Cams high-energy diecast aluminium rocker arms
  • Edelbrock Single-Quad Manifold
  • Edelbrock AVS2 carb
  • Holley 80GPH fuel pump
  • Electric distributor kit
  • Ford baffled 351C valve covers
  • Holley air intake filter
  • Holley American Thunder exhaust
  • Custom air ride suspension
  • Ford Performance 15" 2-piece lightweight aluminium wheels (polished)
  • Super Sport Radial tires
  • paint matched mirrors
  • full custom interior (to look OEM)
  • reappollstered top
  • upgraded door hinges