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»
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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»
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»
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»
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»
Rare 302/4-Speed: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The owner of this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 describes its condition as jaw-dropping, and when you examine the supplied photos, it seems like a fair assessment. Its overall presentation is stunning, and its drivetrain configuration increases its overall desirability…. more»
Drive It Home: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar is a car that came perilously close to not existing. It seems that Mercury management could not initially convince Henry Ford II that the model would be financially viable when pitched against the Mustang. However, by… more»
Factory Big Block X-Code: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This is a cool, unrestored 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 sent to us by Matt H. We appreciate the tip and like to see complete running cars like this that might need just a little work to bring them back… more»
Turn-Key Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar
With the ongoing hype surrounding 1st Generation Mustangs and the continued increases in values with every passing day, it can be quite easy to overlook the Mercury Cougar as a viable alternative. A Cougar can offer comparable performance to… more»
Gurney-Inspired: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G 390
The 1968 Mercury XR7-G remains one of the forgotten variants of the Cougar range. While it drew some inspiration from the previous year’s Dan Gurney Special, it was a model that received no input from the legendary racer. It… more»
Competition Blue: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 351
We appreciate Gunter Kramer sending us this tip. It is a 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator equipped with a 351 cubic inch V8 engine and 4-speed transmission. The Cougar is located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The seller states that he… more»