1968 Cougar - Near Original and Clean!

This documented California Car is a nearly original condition 1968 Cougar, 48 years young. No evidence of accident repair, no rust out, garage kept most of its life. Previously owned by a collector, it was prepped as a daily driver with smooth running rebuilt engine, drive train is tight, shifts smoothly as it should.
Original color is Forest Green. Current White paint has a bit of peel on the cowl, could be touched up for looks, but it is asking to be returned to its original color. Interior is amazing! No torn vinyl, just a few stitching breaks, expected for an original car of this age.
Rare Factory Air Conditioning!!!!! No, its not charged, no idea if it could function, but it is all original and that it has not been messed with is amazing.
The car has a tiny bit of superficial rust under the rear quarter panel, it is NOT a rust bucket! It is a documented California car, never saw a speck of road salt. Floor pans are solid.
This is the cleanest best condition near original 1968 Cougar you are likely to find. It is perfect for restoration with a minimum amount of effort. This car is an original beauty, showing her age gracefully. Go to this link for Hagerty Valuation.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1968-mercury-cougar
It is being sold only to make room in the garage.