# Mercury Cougar (Gen2) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Mercury Cougar (Gen2).

### Overview
- **Make:** Mercury
- **Model:** Cougar
- **Generation:** Gen2
- **Production Years:** 1971–1973
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen2
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T16:52:31.780Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 4 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 15 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $16,500
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $14,750 – $32,995
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $19,900

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1972 Mercury Cougar XR7** (1972) | Asking: $14,750 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1972-mercury-cougar-xr7-f3c384a8)
- **1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible** (1973) | Asking: $19,900 | 98,129 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Denver, Colorado | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1973-mercury-cougar-xr7-8f1ad939)
- **1973 Mercury Cougar** (1973) | Asking: $19,900 | 77,838 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Denver, Colorado | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1973-mercury-cougar-ca55fcd7)
- **1972 Mercury Cougar Xr7** (1972) | Asking: $32,995 | 22,492 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1972-mercury-cougar-xr7-a6858ac7)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 16 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 52,000 mi | $35,351 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | — | $66,000 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | — | $16,500 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 36,492 mi | $24,995 | Dealer inventory |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 62,000 mi | $37,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 15 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 17 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $14,950 – $23,375
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** +15.0% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | — |
| 2026 | 15 | $20,000 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Mercury Cougar (Gen2)?

Based on 15 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Mercury Cougar (Gen2), across all variants, is $16,500. Current verified live asking prices range from $14,750 to $32,995 (median asking price: $19,900).

### How many Mercury Cougar (Gen2) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 17, 2026, there are 4 verified Mercury Cougar (Gen2) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout.

### How many Mercury Cougar (Gen2) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 15 sales of the Mercury Cougar (Gen2) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Mercury Cougar (Gen2) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1971 $19,550 (6 sales); 1973 $16,500 (9 sales).

### Do manual Mercury Cougar (Gen2) cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, the median manual sale was $37,000 (3 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $15,700 (12 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

### Where do Mercury Cougar (Gen2) cars sell?

Of the 15 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 6 on Mecum, 5 on Bring a Trailer and 4 on Barrett-Jackson.

### Where does GarageScout's Mercury Cougar (Gen2) market data come from?

GarageScout's Mercury Cougar (Gen2) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Mecum, Bring a Trailer, Barrett-Jackson and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [Gen1](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen1), [Gen3](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen3), [Gen4](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen4), [Gen5](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen5), [Gen6](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen6), [Gen7](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen7), [Gen8](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar/gen8)
- **Model:** [All Mercury Cougar markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury/cougar)
- **Make:** [All Mercury markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercury)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*