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1997 Mercury Cougar Xr7
1MELM62W9VH624005

Lot sold Winning bet: $125 USD Sales records: 1

1997 Mercury Cougar Xr7 VIN 1MELM62W9VH624005 was sold at IAAI for $125 USD. Last known mileage — 175 485 mi. This page includes photos, sale history, market estimate and similar MERCURY COUGAR listings.

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VIN 1MELM62W9VH624005
Auction IAAI
Mileage 175,485 mi 282,415 km
Auction Date (UTC) 06/25/2026 14:30
Engine 4.6l V-8 205hp
Color Red
Body Coupe
Transmission Automatic
Fuel Gasoline
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 0 USD
Market value $ 2 773 USD
Primary damage Front End
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Primary damage: Front End
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VIN Decoder 1MELM62W9VH624005
Airbag Location Front 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Displacement (L) 4.6
Displacement C C 4604.764984
Displacement C I 281
Doors 2
Engine Configuration V-Shaped
Engine Cylinders 8
Engine H P 190
Engine H P_to 210
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Fuel Type Gasoline
G V W R Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
G V W R_to Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Make MERCURY
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model Cougar
Model Year 1997
Other Engine Info EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
Other Restraint System Info Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant City LORAIN
Plant Country UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State OHIO
Seat Belts All Manual
V I N 1MELM62W9VH624005
Valve Train Design Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor 1MELM62W*VH
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Vehicle Valuation (USA) 1MELM62W9VH624005
At Recycler No
Auction Announcement Within45 Days No
Colors
Black, Beige, Orange, Gold, Burgundy, Brown, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Gray, Purple, Green, Silver, White, Red
Display Name Mercury
Display Name XR-7 Sedan 2D
Display Name 1997
Display Name Cougar
Drivetrains RWD
Engines V8, 4.6 Liter
Flood Damage No
Frame Damage No
Government Use No
Has Accidents Yes
Insurance Owned Yes
Livery Use No
Miles 61223
Not Actual Mileage No
Options
ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, CD/MP3 (Single Disc), CD/MP3 (Multi Disc), Premium Sound, Navigation System, DVD System, Integrated Phone, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Side Air Bags, Power Seat, Dual Power Seats, Leather, Sun Roof (Flip-Up), Sun Roof (Sliding), Moon Roof, Imitation Conv Top, Rear Spoiler, Steel Wheels, Alloy Wheels, Premium Wheels, Premium Wheels 19"+
Original Owner No
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-06-26
Salvage Yes
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Automatic
Used As Rental No
Market Price Analysis (USA) 1MELM62W9VH624005
Vehicle
Make MERCURY
Model COUGAR V8
Trim 2D COUPE XR7
Year 1997
Odometer 175,485 mi
Typical Listing Price
Adjusted average $3,525
Base value $4,775
Avg odometer 133,417 mi
Color adjustment $0
Odometer adjustment $-1,260
Weekly depreciation $0
Private seller price $2,992
Fair Purchase Price
Adjusted average $2,725
Base value $3,750
Avg odometer 133,417 mi
Color adjustment $0
Odometer adjustment $-1,040
Weekly depreciation $0
Active Listings
Days to sell 0 days
Fair market purchase price — $2,725. Mileage is above the market average (133,417 mi).
Vehicle Data 1MELM62W9VH624005
Vehicle
Make Mercury
Model Cougar
Year 1997
Country US
2dr Coupe XR7
Name 2dr Coupe XR7
Body style 2dr Car
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Doors 2
MSRP $17,830
Invoice $16,279
Supply & Demand (USA) 1MELM62W9VH624005
Vehicle
Make Mercury
Model Cougar
Year 1997
Market Overview
Supply level Low
Demand level High
Avg days to sell 18 days
DSO 13 days
Ingest date 2026-06-22
Listings (90d)
Sold 7
Active listings 1
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