Mercury Cougar XR-7

The Cougar XR-7 was Mercury's more luxurious take on the Mustang platform, and this 1973 convertible pairs that with a 351-cubic-inch Cleveland V8 and Cruise-O-Matic automatic. It is finished in red over black leather high-back bucket seats, with a sports console, air conditioning, power windows, power top and an 8-track player.

The engine has been modified since the car arrived in the UK: an Edelbrock-style performance manifold, Hedman headers, a full Flowmaster exhaust and a Holley 670 carburettor, fitted by Manor Mustang. It runs staggered chrome Cragar wheels on BF Goodrich tyres.

The car was supplied new through Olympic Mercury in Seattle and had three US owners before export to the UK in 2007 with a clear title; two UK owners have followed. The odometer reads 56,000 miles, which the dealer believes correct. A history file includes the original sales invoice and a long run of bills. It is offered with 12 months' MOT.