Vehicle Details
10074
41,380
3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Manual
RWD
White
Red
Gasoline
1MEPM62R9LH654310
Sedan
Cloth
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Vehicle Description
1990 Mercury Cougar XR7
3.8L Supercharged V6
5 speed manual transmission
Incredibly low mileage!
Some cars survive. Others are preserved. This 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 belongs in the latter category.
Showing just 41,000 original miles, this Cougar XR7 is an exceptionally well-preserved survivor that presents in true museum-quality condition. It is the kind of car that immediately stands apart from the moment you see it. The paint, body, interior, engine compartment, and undercarriage all reflect the careful stewardship of a vehicle that has been cherished rather than simply driven.
Under the hood, this XR7 is powered by the legendary supercharged 3.8L V6 engine, a defining feature of the model and a standout performance option for its time. Equipped with an Eaton supercharger, this engine delivered impressive torque and smooth, responsive power, setting the XR7 apart from its contemporaries and giving it a unique place in the Fox-platform lineup. The combination of forced induction and refined engineering makes this powertrain both distinctive and highly desirable among enthusiasts today.
What truly sets this XR7 apart is its factory 5-speed manual transmission. While most Cougars of this era were equipped with automatic transmissions, factory manual examples were produced in far smaller numbers and have become incredibly difficult to find today—especially in this level of preservation. Many have been modified, driven hard, or simply disappeared over the years, making an original, low-mileage manual transmission car like this an exceptionally rare find.
This Cougar is accompanied by extensive documentation that further validates its history and meticulous care throughout its life. Every aspect of the car speaks to a lifetime of responsible ownership, resulting in a vehicle that feels more like a preserved collector piece than a 35-year-old automobile.
As the collector market continues to recognize the significance of clean, original Fox-platform vehicles, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly scarce. Whether you’re a Mercury enthusiast, a Fox-body collector, or simply someone who appreciates exceptionally original automobiles, this XR7 checks all the boxes: incredibly low mileage, museum-quality condition, outstanding documentation, the highly sought-after factory 5-speed manual transmission, and the iconic supercharged V6 powerplant.
Finding another 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 like this would be difficult. Finding one that’s this original, this well documented, and this beautifully preserved is something that may not happen again for a very long time.
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