I'd shoot myself for going that route. Or just crush the car.
But, to each his own.
The big post '70 Cougars have few fans and little performance. It would make
> for cool low rider project car however. Lots of paintable body & a big trunk
> for hydraulics. Done correctly thats the route I'd take it, rather than a > resto.
>
> Steve Re>
> > Looking to buy a 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 that is for sale in my
> > neighborhood. It has 96k miles on it, paint is faded (dark blue), but the
> > body is straight. Chrome, trim, moulding is all good/intact. Interior is
> > worn out - Seats cracked, dash cracked, etc.
> >
> > New white vinyl top, new carpet, nice tires, runs/drives well. It's a
> > great daily driver that would really shine with a bit of cosmetic work.
> > Seller wants $2500. out of it. Also, we're in Fort Worth, Texas. > >
> > I'm looking for a project and was just wondering if a 1973 Cougar would
> > appreciate in value as time goes on if I restore it and keep it maintained,
> > or is it just too late of a model to really be of any valuable? > >
> > -Thanks,
> > -Steve
> >
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