What is the story about: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 351?

This 1972 Mercury Cougar is one of 1,717 XR-7 convertibles produced for the model year, and it was originally built in Ford's Dearborn plant and specified with an H-code 351ci 2V V8. The car has been modified with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, Mallory ignition, Speedmaster valve covers, 15" Magnum 500-style wheels, and a Pioneer stereo, and it is further equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission, a black convertible top, power steering, and air conditioning. The current owner purchas

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