We’ve all heard of the Hertz’s Shelby Mustang Rent-A-Racers. Not all of us have heard of the cousin to those cars, the Mercury Cougar Rent-A-Racer. For those interested in the lesser-known version, this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G found here… more»
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Sep 14, 2018 • Exclusives • 4 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
You don’t see Mercury Cougar convertibles all that often, but that’s probably due to the fact that they didn’t build many. This 1969 Cougar belongs to reader Roger F and is one of just 4k convertibles built that year…. more»
Aug 15, 2018 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Rare Cat: 1970 Boss 302 Cougar Eliminator
Finding a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang isn’t that hard to do. Finding a 1970 Boss 302 Cougar is a different story. For some, finding a rare muscle car is the name of the game. This Boss 302 Eliminator is… more»
Aug 7, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Cougar on the Prowl: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7
When I was a boy I used to refer to these as “the car with the shut eyes”. It is (of course) a Mercury Cougar XR7. This one is for sale here on eBay. It’s located in Milton, New… more»
Jun 3, 2018 • For Sale • 44 Comments
One-Owner Estate Car: 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7
This 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 is “from an estate and one owner”, according to the seller in Monroe, Washington. They have it listed on Hemmings for $10,000 or best offer and it sure looks like a winner.
Dec 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
That Sinking Feeling: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Are you looking for a project car? One that has never seen snow?! Just kidding of course, this 1967 Mercury Cougar is sitting outside and it appears to have been sitting in that same spot since the seller drove… more»
Sep 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
On Life Number Eight: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
When you start a project, it is ideal to begin with the most rust free car you can find. Rust repair isn’t easy or cheap, and repairing severe rust on unibody cars takes skill and specialized tools. Ideally, you… more»
Sep 20, 2017 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
Earliest Known Eliminator: 1969 Mercury Cougar
Pony cars of the 60’s are cool and well cherished, but the Cougar Eliminator had a growl all of its own with cool flip away headlights and power to boot. With very solid bones, a 351 V8, and a… more»
Sep 6, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Colorado Cougar: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Envisioned as a “man’s car that a Mustang owner could step up to,” the Cougar debuted in 1967 at six inches longer than its Mustang sibling and with three extra inches of wheelbase. These dimensions and Mercury’s styling gave… more»
Jul 28, 2017 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Sign Of The Cat: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428 CJ
Many of us purchase our collector cars because of a connection of some sort. Some of us want the car we lusted after but could not afford in high school. Others want a car like the one their parents… more»
Oct 25, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Dan Gurney Special: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Mercury Cougars often seem to not get as much appreciation as Ford mustangs or other Ford products. This Cougar is in very nice original condition and features the mid 1967 model year Dan Gurney Package that was simply a chrome… more»
Aug 6, 2016 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Barn Find 1970 Mercury Cougar
Maybe the 1970 Mustang was too common for you (despite that paint job)? Here’s its more rare sister, and it’s the same year car. This one needs quite a bit of work as well, but it’s going for a lot… more»
Nov 24, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Where’s The Boss: 1970 Mercury Eliminator
When you hear “BOSS 302” you probably picture a Mustang, but Mercury also dropped the race bred engine into their Eliminator. The Cougar offered more luxury than the Mustang and they can be found for slightly less outlay today…. more»
Apr 10, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Second Chance: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
If you were interested in that Cougar Eliminator we featured the other day, but weren’t quick enough, here’s your second chance! This particular Eliminator was originally fitted with the 428 Cobra Jet and although it needs some work, appears… more»
Apr 6, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1970 Cougar Boss 302: The Eliminator
Reader Michael B tipped me off to an incredible find, with a bit of a sad story. The Cougar was Mercury’s take on the Pony car, as a matter of fact it was based on the Mustang. It was… more»
