The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»
Cougar XR-7
R-code Ram Air 428! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury’s first-generation Cougar suited buyers looking for a more sophisticated pony car than its Mustang sibling. Despite the Mustang’s cult-like following, Cougars like this CJ 428 Ram-powered 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 remind us that every high-performance Mustang resulted in… more»
Bluetan Decor Option: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
Boy oh boy, I can hear those gold disco chains jangling with this 1978 Mercury Cougar rig. It features the Midnight/Chamois decor option, which the seller calls the “Bluetan” decor option. This is a full-tilt XR7 with a very… more»
Significant Recent Work: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a striking car with no apparent needs. The seller recently splashed a cool $6,500 on it, producing a car that runs and drives nicely. It is a turnkey proposition and could be ideal… more»
Houndstooth Roof: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
In an ideal world, this 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7’s Houndstooth vinyl roof would be only one of the many highlights that make it highly desired. However, the world isn’t ideal, and much has changed since the day this classic… more»
Rust-Free Driver: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Some enthusiasts aren’t able to tackle a project build, and locating a rock-solid, turnkey classic becomes a priority. That’s where cars like this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 step up to the plate. It presents exceptionally well for a driver-grade… more»
Unmolested Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury joined the pony car party in 1967 with its Cougar range. It did so against initial misgivings from within Ford’s Upper Management. However, it proved a wise decision, with the badge accounting for over 42% of the marque’s… more»
Triple-Black 390! 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury capitalized on the Ford Mustang’s popularity with their upscale version in 1967, the Cougar. This 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 represented the marque’s European-inspired grand touring coupe, featuring leather and vinyl upholstery, full instrumentation in circular gauges, an overhead… more»
10k Original Miles? 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
UPDATE 10/25/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, and some owners must be persistent to taste success. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This is the second time we’ve seen this classic,… more»
Clean Drop-Top: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
The First Generation Mercury Cougar spent years living in the shadow cast by its Ford counterpart, but the marque’s demise seems to have generated greater interest in these classics. They appeal to enthusiasts seeking a Mustang-like ownership experience with… more»
X-Code 390 V8: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar was FOMOCO’s second entry in the “pony car” market that the Ford Mustang largely gets credited for starting. It came out in 1967, the same year the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird joined the race. The… more»
Same Family Since ’88: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Cougar is the car that nearly never was. Mercury management wanted a slice of the 1960s pony car pie, but Ford was initially reluctant to grant their wish. However, some pretty persuasive arguments must have been presented because… more»