The series “Spy 007” is not only famous for its plot and fascinating details and scenes, but also known for its huge “cars” used in each different part of the series. For example, Aston Martins, this series has used many different lines from DB5 to DB9, DB10, DB11, etc. There are also other iconic models, such as a mechanical car. American corn Mercury Cougar XR-7 1969.
This Mercury Cougar XR-7 was used in the 1969 “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” starring Australian actor George Lazenby as Mr. Bond. This car was made in the US and shipped to the UK and registered on February 13, 1969 for the filming of this movie. According to some sources, this is one of three XR-7s finished with Candy Apple Red exterior paint with a black roof.
All three cars with these paint colors are used in the film and appear in the opening scene and some action chase scenes. During filming, one of the three was destroyed, the other is in a collection in Spain and the last remaining car is currently being auctioned online through a specialist. Bonhams site.
This Mercury Cougar XR-7 has gone through 7 owners and has recently been restored by the owner to the entire system of screws, bolts as well as overhauled the entire engine, refreshing the chassis. Therefore, this car is ready to be able to roll on the street smoothly for many years to come.
The Mercury Cougar XR-7 is powered by a 428-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air V8 engine, which sends power to the rear axle through a C-6 Selectshift automatic transmission. The car uses black steel wheels wrapped in F70X 14 Belted Raised White Letter tires. At the rear is a normal 3.50 axle, the car is equipped with disc brakes at the front wheel.
This car owns a luxurious interior compartment with red leather on all details such as seats, dashboard or door panels. The car is equipped with AM radio. One of the biggest differences for this Cougar is the rack for actress Tracy’s Kneissl skateboard located in the back of the car.
Mercury Cougar has a total of up to 8 generations in the more than 30 years since the first generation was released. Usually, the classic car models of the first generation are always symbolic for this car line. The Mercury Cougar was launched by Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division on September 30, 1966.
Far beyond initial sales predictions, the Cougar accounted for nearly 40% of Lincoln-Mercury sales in 1967. The Mercury Cougar was the same model that received the 1967 Motor Trend Five Award, and it was the same car. Lincoln-Mercury was the first to achieve this title.
This Mercury Cougar XR-7 not only carries the value of a classic American muscle car, but also a commemorative car for fans of the 007 spy series. The car could be sold at auction with a final price of between £100,000 and £150,000.
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