1977-1979
5 variants
6 sources
1977-1979 Mercury Cougar Mercury Cougar IV (XR7)
Data-only generation page sourced from the serving MVs and recent listing rows. Encyclopedia prose and richer ISR sections will layer in later.
Generation Snapshot
37 sold at auction, median $6,100. 74 total results tracked from 6 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
74
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
37
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
10
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$6,100
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$4,250
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$12,000
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$1,766
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$40,000
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $6,100 |
| 25th percentile | $4,250 |
| 75th percentile | $12,000 |
| Low sale | $1,766 |
| High sale | $40,000 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Mecum | $6,600 | Sold |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 19k-Mile 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Bring a Trailer | $12,600 | Sold |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Mecum | $16,500 | Sold |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Two-Door Hardtop | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham 4-Door Pillared Hardtop at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $5,751 | Sold |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $6,825 | Sold |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 25k-Mile 1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham Two-Door | Bring a Trailer | $13,125 | Sold |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $22,841 | Sold |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 21-Years-Owned 1977 Mercury Marquis Colony Park Station Wagon | Bring a Trailer | $17,850 | Sold |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 1978 Mercury Zephyr Sedan at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $2,228 | Sold |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 2,300-Mile 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Two-Door Hardtop | Bring a Trailer | $23,100 | Sold |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Mecum | $5,445 | Sold |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 153-Mile 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Sedan at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $42,000 | Sold |
| May 11, 2024 | 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | Mecum | $22,990 | Sold |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 1978 Mercury Bobcat Wagon at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $5,150 | Sold |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 1978 Mercury Marquis Colony Park Station Wagon | Bring a Trailer | $3,250 | Sold |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Single-Family-Owned 1978 Mercury Marquis Wagon at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $6,720 | Sold |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 1977 Mercury Marquis Sedan at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $7,875 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 3.8 V6 (220 Hp) | 38-v6-220-hp-13330 |
| 5.0 V8 (134 Hp) | 50-v8-134-hp-13331 |
| 5.8 V8 (149 Hp) | 58-v8-149-hp-13332 |
| 5.8 V8 (161 Hp) | 58-v8-161-hp-13333 |
| 6.6 V8 (173 Hp) | 66-v8-173-hp-13334 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.