| Some of these cars
were restored from very nice original cars that led sheltered lives due
to the previous owners' good sense and meticulous care. Others were
in less pristine shape, but were rescued from the crusher by intrepid Cougar
restorers with the skills, time and savvy to make the car look like it
has been preserved in a time warp all these years. I am far more
impressed by the latter because, to my way of thinking, every one of these
marginally restorable cars is a worthwhile candidate.
Some of the XR7-Gs pictured below
are so far gone they represent only a VIN and a dream. Others may
look bad to the casual observer, but are actually quite sound investment/restoration
candidates. There are several of these project vehicles for sale
at any time, so please contact me if you think it is within your capabilities
and budget to resurrect one that is sleeping peacefully in a field, garage
or barn. I will put you in contact with the owner and you can work
your XR7-G dream deal from there.
The good news about restoring
an XR7-G is that the parts you need are always available somewhere.
The bad news is that they will probably be expensive. Before tackling
one of these basket cases be sure you know what you are up against.
Check prices for the parts needed and find out what the services will cost
for the work you must pay others to do. Think about the tools and
equipment required. There are excellent articles on the TCCN web
site that will give you an idea of costs and work involved for some of
these restoration tasks. Finally, remember that a car takes up twice
as much room disassembled as it does whole.
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"Barn Fresh" XR7-Gs Awaiting
Restoration
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