When a classic car emerges from long-term storage, it is fair to expect it to need some work before returning to its rightful place on our roads. The scope of that work depends on many factors, including the storage… more»
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May 23, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Pampered Classic: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar is the car that nearly never was. When the management team from the Mercury Division took their proposal to the Ford board to add what would become known as a pony car to their range, Ford… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Color: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
If you’re like me, you will take rarity claims with a pinch of salt. The reality is that as the choice of optional extras increases, so do the chances that a car will be inherently rare. However, when that… more»
Apr 13, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
I love the enthusiasm of some classic car owners. While they may not perform a hard sell, they give you reasons to justify purchasing their pride and joy. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible. The seller state that life… more»
Apr 2, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Marti Report Documented: 1968 Mercury Cougar
In 1964, Ford launched the sporty Mustang, which would become a sales phenomenon, leading to a new market segment called “the pony car.” By 1967, a flood of competition arrived, including one from its own stable, the Mercury Cougar…. more»
Feb 22, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Easy Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
There are times when tackling a restoration project that involves cutting and welding can seem intimidating. This is especially true if you don’t possess well-honed skills in that area. Therefore, finding a car that needs little more than a… more»
Feb 19, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Behind the Barn: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar joined Ford’s Mustang in the new “pony car” segment in 1967, just as General Motors was also getting in on the act. Though it would morph into a personal luxury car later, the Cougar would be… more»
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Debut Year Model! 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Cougar was the shining star for the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company, having sold just shy of 3 million units during its years in production, more than any other nameplate ever produced by the Mercury brand. In… more»
Feb 6, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Same Owner 40 Years: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Mercury joined the “pony car” battlefield in 1967, the same year as the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. That gave FOMOCO two entries to compete against GM’s two entries. The car would quickly become Mercury’s best-selling auto and helped… more»
Feb 4, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar
During the 1960s, the Ford Motor Company was riding the crest of a wave. The success of their Mustang best exemplified this. Mercury wished to follow suit with their own version of a pony car, but Ford management was… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The seller of this 1967 Mercury Cougar purchased the vehicle from its elderly original owner. It needs some TLC, but it is a solid and complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project. The seller says that he… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Special Edition: 2001 Mercury Cougar Zn
The eighth generation of the Mercury Cougar (1999-02) was the result of Ford shifting the Contour-based Probe to the Lincoln-Mercury Division, adopting the Mercury Cougar name in the process. It would be the first front-wheel-drive Cougar since the car… more»
Jan 1, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
60k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar
With the values of First Generation Mustangs continuing to soar, they are slowly edging their way out of the reach of the average enthusiast. That’s where vehicles like the Mercury Cougar come into their own. These classics remain more… more»
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
More Photos Please! 1970 Mercury Cougar
The owner of this 1970 Mercury Cougar is a tease. He offers just enough photos of this classic to entice us but not enough to give us a clear overall view of its condition. What we see looks promising,… more»
Dec 14, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Backyard Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar would turn out to be the most successful product launch in the history of the company. It was positioned as an upscale version of the Mustang to go after Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. The XR-7 was… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Option: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
When you start to trawl through the options list offered by a manufacturer for a particular model, you begin to realize how easy it can be to create a genuinely unique vehicle. Take the current Fiat 500 as a… more»
