1979 Mercury Cougar Brougham 4DR Sedan Automatic 302 V8 CLASSIC Movie Star Car

Mercury Cougar 1979 Description

1979 Mercury Cougar Brougham 4DR Sedan Baby Blue Automatic 302 V8 Movie Star Car

This is a great PROSPECT FOR A CLASSIC RESTORATION PROJECT.

CONDITION: This Cougar drives with some electrical problems with windows that are currently being investigated. Blower Fan Works, AC may or may not function as it is being checked. Speedometer working. Radio not working. Body in fair condition, minor rust in places but paint is needed to really make this car. Great project car.Blower Fan Works, AC being checked. Body in fair condition, no noticeable rust but paint is peeling in places and new paint needed to really make this car shine. Vinyl top in fair to poor condition with cracks and peeling. Carpet is worn and missing in spots in the front floor area. Dash in fair to poor condition with cracking in vinyl noticeable. Left turn/brake lightlensis broken. Odometer says 53,907 and appears to be a 5 digit odometer and is believed to be accurate.

This AUTOMOBILE IS AN AMERICAN CLASSIC, it was even featured in a movie - "FREE RIDE" click to view a scene.

This rare classic could be a very satisfying project car. It has been in storage for a few years but was driven last week and will drive.

History & Features:

In 1977, radical marketing changes came to Ford's intermediate lineup while mechanical changes were few. The Montego name was discontinued, and all the intermediate Mercury vehicles became Cougars.

For 1978, the base model two-door (Model #91 and Body Style 65D) and four-door (Model #92 and Body Style 53D) sedan stayed the same. The Brougham was discontinued as a separate model and became an option package on the base Cougar. The base model started at $5,009.

Specifications(fromautomobile-catalog.com)

1979 Mercury Cougar Brougham 4-Door 5.0L V-8

• 4-door sedan body type
• RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
• Gasoline engine with displacement: 4942 cm3 / 301.6 cui, advertised power: 99 kW / 133 hp / 135 PS ( SAE net ), Torque net: 332 Nm / 245 lb-ft
• Characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5575 mm / 219.5 in, wheelbase: 2997 mm / 118 in
• Reference weights: base curb weight: 1820 kg / 4012 lbs
• How fast is this car ? top speed: 166 km/h (103 mph) (theoretical);
• Accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.6 s; 0- 100 km/h 15.5 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20.1 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com)
• Fuel consumption and mileage: 14/20 mpg (U.S.), 16.8/11.8 l/100km, 16.8/23.9 mpg (imp.), 6/8.5 km/l EPA ratings average estimated by a-c: 17.5 l/100km / 16.1 mpg (imp.) / 13.4 mpg (U.S.) / 5.7 km/l
• Engine manufacturer:Ford Windsor V-8 302 (5.0-Liter)
• Engine type:spark-ignition 4-strokeV 8
• Displacement:4942 cm3 / 301.6 cui
• Fuel system:Motorcraft 2150 2-barrelcarburetor
• Charge system:naturally aspirated
• Valves per cylinder:2
• Basic dimensions:
• Length: 5575 mm / 219.5 in
• Width: 1996 mm / 78.6 in
• Wheelbase: 2997 mm / 118 in
• Fuel capacity:79 liter / 20.9 U.S. gal / 17.4 imp. gal

This car is being sold AS IS with no Warranty.

Refer to Pictures for additional condition. Email us with any questions or concerns.

If you are located in the Sarasota, FL area, you can arrange for local pick up from us or arrange for the car to be delivered to you.