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1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible – Jim’s Cayenne Cougar

Vehicle Quick Facts

Profile ID: 53176
Year: 1969
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar XR7 Convertible
Markets: Classic & Antique, Muscle Car, Resto-Mod, Rod & Custom
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: KTL Restorations

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Vehicle Story

"Cayenne" traveled to SEMA 2021 and was displayed in the Por 15 booth, in part assembly, to showcase vendor product and refinish

Set to premiere at Detroit Autorama, March 4-6th

Modifications include: Custom "Candy" overlay Glasurit 55 line refinish in KTL "Cayenne"; Original bumpers have been shaved to body and re-chromed by Advanced Custom Chrome of Erie, PA; shaved and modified hood scoop; Chassisworks 4 link, Varishock, coil over suspension; IDidIt tilt away steering column: Baer Brakes T4 in "Black Ice" finish and Baer brake booster; Schott Performance 18" Venom series wheels in Polished finish; Mickey Thompson Tires; Dakota Digital custom built gauge cluster to mock original style with analog and digital upgrades; Sparc Industries, Stallion steering wheel, wrapped with Moore and Giles Tribeca Black leather, Vintage Air upgrades, CVF black and polished combo pulley system, Holley Terminator X fuel injection on top of the rebuilt, original 390 FE engine, Dougs headers, Promaxx heads, CVF Valve covers and hood hinges; XS Power Battery; Painless wiring; Dewitt's Custom Radiator; Boom Mat by DEI sound-deadning; Titanium header, heat wrap by DEI.

Interior by King's Auto of Roanoke and Speed & Design of Nashville: Speed & Design: Custom seat covers from Speed & Design, with Moore and Giles in Tribeca Black and Quarry; King's Auto: modified vehicle and trunk floors, custom convertible boot; Convertible canvas top by Kee Auto Top; Lokar shifter; remaining interior has been fully restored and dyed by KTL Restorations.

Tech Sheet

Chassis

  • Links/Kits:
    • VariShock
  • Brake Calipers:
    • Baer Brakes
  • Brakes:
    • Baer Brakes
  • Coilovers:
    • VariShock
  • Control Arms:
    • Chris Alston’s Chassisworks
  • :
    • Chris Alston’s Chassisworks
  • Steering:
  • Suspension Kit:
    • Chris Alston’s Chassisworks

Drivetrain

Engine

  • Battery:
  • Fuel Injection:
    • Holley Performance Products - Terminator X
  • Heat Barrier:
    • Boom Mat
  • Oil Pan:
    • Holley Performance Products
  • Cooling - Radiator:

Exterior

  • Accessories:
    • ACP | All Classic Parts, Inc. - Multiple parts
  • Body Panels:
    • Dynacorn - Floor Pan
  • Car Care Products:
    • Griot’s Garage Inc.
  • Convertible Top:
    • Kee Auto Top - Black Canvas
  • Hinges - Hood:
    • CVF Racing - Polished Aluminum
  • Paint & Primers:

Interior

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