Rapper Binz, whose real name is Le Nguyen Trung Dan, is one of the rare artists who has a passion for vintage cars. In Ho Chi Minh City, Binz used to own a 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7, which was a part of a vintage car collection and is extremely rare in Vietnam.
However, instead of the previous red paint, Binz’s Mercury Cougar XR-7 is now decorated with a silver chrome decal.
It is this distinctive decal that gives the car a mirror-like appearance on the road.
In addition, the Mecury Cougar XR-7 also stands out with its headlights: when not in use, the lights will fold down.
The taillights are elongated on both sides and are adorned with vertical chrome bars for added protection.
For those unfamiliar with the brand, Mercury is a luxury division of Ford. The Mercury Cougar, produced from 1967 to 2002, is known for its muscular American-style design.
The car is equipped with original bright alloy wheels, measuring 14 inches, and they are still in excellent condition.
Regarding Binz’s car, it belongs to the first generation (1967 – 1970) and was exclusively produced for the United States market.
The Mercury Couga XJ7 is powered by a front-mounted V8 engine. The specific engine type used in Binz’s car is currently unknown. However, this model had engine options of 4.7 liters, 6.4 liters, 4.9 liters, 5.8 liters, and 7 liters. The most powerful variant produced a power output of 335 horsepower and a torque of 597 Nm. It featured a 4-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
When it was first launched in the United States, the selling price of the Mercury Cougar was approximately $2,900. Currently, a first-generation Mercury Cougar in international markets has a selling price of nearly $50,000, equivalent to over 1 billion Vietnamese dong.
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