Extremely rare 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe 429 Ram Air

Extremely rare 1971 Cougar XR7 429 ram air

Numbers matching engine and transmission

Of the 231 Cougars built with 429 ram air, only 157 were XR7 coupes. This one was ordered by a Canadian dealer as a “dealer demonstrator” with every available factory option from the electric sun roof to the engine block heater. Of all the Cougars built, only 0.6% had the sun roof. This completely optioned Cougar is likely the highest priced Cougar built for the 1971 model year.

Owned since 2003 when I bough it with 57547 miles. Ground up restoration completed in 2011

1st place winner for 71-73 XR7 coupes at the 2011 Cougar Nationals, Bridgewater, NJ

Factory power train
429 CJ ram air 11.3:1 compression ratio
370 HP
450 lbf-ft
C6 automatic transmission
3.25:1 traction-lok differential
"N" (nodular iron) case differential pumpkin
31 spline axles, Daytona type
429 CJ ram air option included:
Power breaks
Power steering
Engine dress up kit including
Bright rocker arm covers
Bright oil dipstick handle
Bright oil filler cap
Bright radiator cap
Competition suspension which included
Variable ratio power steering
Heavier front sway bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Heavy duty front and rear springs
Heavy duty shocks, staggered rear
Correct Rochester 4V spread bore carburetor
Factory options
C-6 select shift cruise-o-matic transmission
3.25:1 traction-lok differential
Immersion block heater
F60X15 raised white letter tires
Convenience group
Under hood light
Trunk light
Headlights on warning buzzer
Deluxe seat belts and warning light
Automatic seat backs latch release
Tilt steering
Power driver seat, 4 way
Power front disc breaks
Ram air induction
Air conditioner, whisperaire, R12
Rear window electric defrost
AM/8-track stereo radio, Cougar marking
Console, full length, with clock and ashtray light
Intermittent windshield wipers
Appearance protection group
Front carpeted floor mats
Door edge guards
Front bumper guards
Tinted glass complete
Power side windows
Sunroof, including emergency sunroof crank
Full vinyl roof
XR7 standard feature
Bright hood molding rear edge, early 71's only
Low fuel warning light
3 spoke rim blow steering wheel
Door ajar warning light
Tachometer
Alternator and oil pressure gauges
Remote left hand racing mirror
Leather seats front and back
Restoration included
Numerous NOS parts some of which include
Front grille works all moldings
Hood moldings front and back
Front signal lights
Front bumper guards
Rocker moldings
Wheel lip moldings
Tail light lenses and moldings
Rear bumper fillers
All exterior emblems
Door edge guards
Belt line moldings on top of doors
Vinyl roof moldings
Left door panel
Completely functional
Carburetor rebuilt by Pony Carbs
AM/8-track rebuilt by Retro Radio
Additional features added
Passenger power 4-way seat from a Cougar parts car
Dealer electric trunk release
5/8" rear sway bar in place of original 1/2" from 429 Mustang
Magnum 500 15" wheels, including spare
BF Goodrich radial TAs, including spare
Cougar mud flaps
Pertronics in place of ignition points
429 ram air decals on hood scoop, used on 429 ram air Mustangs
Black vinyl in place of original white
Documentation
1971 Mercury facts binder
1971 upholstery binder
Marti report
1971 Mercury full line brochure
1971 Cougar brochure
1971 Cougar large format magazine ads
Reproduction window sticker
Original factory invoice
Original 1971 warranty facts book
Original 1971 Cougar registered owners manual
Original sunroof operating instructions, American Sunroof Corp
Original tire data sheet, F60-15 Firestone wider 60 oval, SUP-R-BELT
Original build sheet
Set of 1971 shop manuals