1967 Mercury Cougar GT Hardtop in Black 4 Speed & 390 Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@williamlast5657]

That is the coolest lady in the world!!! I love that she kept that car in such great shape and remembers so much about when she first brought it. That is my dream car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi WILLIAM LAST, Happy to read you enjoy this Lady and her "Black Cat" :-) AND... it's your "Dream car" too. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@rusty3831]

What an awesome Cougar! Always a favorite of mine because of the hidden headlights & sequential taillights. Glad Charlotte has kept this so car long. What a rarity. Way to go Charlotte!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this "Black Cat" and appreciate reading the details you enjoy :-) Lou

[@joelikesweather1038]

@@loucostabile the Mercury Cougar went from looking like a Ford Mustang Body Style to Ford L.T.D. Body Style

[@vmat1000]

Car is Awesome!!! 390, 4 speed and Black. Wow. ''78, a member of family finished his gig with USMC and bought a car, a cherry "67 Cougar in metallic green, black interior and a black and green 'hounds tooth' vinyl top. Pretty sure it was a 302 and automatic. For some reason, less than 2 years later it was gone. Relpaced with v6 Pinto wagon, van conversion style. He loved this car.

[@loucostabile]

Pretty wild vinyl top. Sounds like a fun car, and thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@ssfouryou]

Thank you Ms Charlotte for keeping your car in such nice condition, you have a gem on your hands. You are truly a car gal...

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@scottmassey4330]

Very cool. Love it when someone has kept it that long. Very original.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Massey, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@terrancerwachowiak8216]

Scott Massey y

[@stephaniehammonds]

My Cousin Drove A Mercury Cougar Back In The Day Hers Was A Dark Purple Or A Plum Color With A Black Hard Top Hers Was An Automatic Transmission 1967 Mercury Cougar Fun Car To Ride In

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephanie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@srm8866]

Back in the early 1980's - I had a Black '67, Red '68 and a '70 Green XR-7. The '67 and 70 were originals in mint condition, and the '68 was a ground-up 500 HP build. Times got hard and I made one of the worst mistakes of my life by selling them. Enjoyed watching the video - thanks for the stroll down memory lane. Cheers,

[@loucostabile]

Hi SRm, Sounds like you had some wonderful cars :-) I think the quite came from Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me at times when I've lost someone or something, and I hope it helps you too, Lou

[@jefflarsen9560]

I feel your pain. I thought i had to sell my nova ss after losing a contract for my then-young business. Took a bath on the sale. Turned out that I definitely could have kept my car. I am currently restoring two Novas right now: one base nova, and one SS .

[@poppopartist3870]

sRm me to hadvto sale in 2010 my Grecian Gold 1968 390...hurt bad

[@427Musclecar]

" Today's people don't know, they only know computers" Classic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mem Ories, Hopefully they'll see this videos on there computers and get motivated to drive a car like this :-) Lou

[@garywood9525]

I had a store clerk laugh at me when I mentioned about the 1950's and 60's original car for the static display that was a clay model . Today the cars are designed in Auto CAD with a 3D printer to make parts or a 3D file for the CNC milling machine to make a part for casting. If someone took all the Maker's badges off their cars, you could line up 30 sedans or 15 cross-overs where I can only guess the Company that made it. I think that it's insane for Makers to build small 4 door cars when we have an Aging Population where people need large door to get in and more room inside . It's like the Radio stations catering to the youth music and Rap when that demographic was shrinking about 8% a year as people had less children while while immigrant entered with adult children over 19 .

[@rightlanehog3151]

Well done. It is always great to see a long term owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, Thank you for the kind comment :-) Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@loucostabile My pleasure sir.

[@pjesf]

Not only do I appreciate and love that car but also the affection she has for it

[@loucostabile]

Hi PJE, That's what this Channel is all about :-) Hope you see many more cars and stories on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@tippey2011]

I love Cougars Lou! I have loved them my whole life and I think by far they out do a Mustang by far! I love this old car very nice I am so glad she kept it original! Love the engine sound and those headlights and tail lights too. A awesome ride and the owner was a cool lady too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Happy to read you love Cougars :-) Good news....stay tuned, Lou

[@garywood9525]

The first time FORD ran their Ads on TV in 1966 , the car was amazing because it was the high-end model that had hidden headlights while the base engine was the 289 V8 . The Galaxie, GTO and Impala/Caprice didn't get hidden lights unitl 1968 . The Cougar's rear lights were from the T-bird concept for sequential and almost ran the entire width with the Plate space in the middle and gas filler flap . The first time I saw a Corvette was in the fall of 1964 when a new 1965 was park at a Company down the street from me. It was yellow with black inside and remember the wood steering wheel and black vinyl top and hide away head lights. The Cougar was what a person would see at a Futurama auto show , but the Mustang was so successful to pump out over 1 milion from april 64 to august 66 that Mercury wanted their version and built it at the F code plant in Detroit along side the Mustangs. While the Unibody was pretty well a base frame from the Mustang it was only the Trunk lid that was a Mustang part .

[@mogarcia9755]

As a kid i was fascinated by the hide away lights, the Cougar was the first car I saw in person to have them..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mo Garcia, I'm still fascinated by them now :-) Lou

[@solemandd67]

I also have a fascination with hideaway headlights. My Cougar was a '68 Nugget Gold XR7. Great cars.

[@larryhawkins3294]

The 66 Dodge Charger had them.

[@solemandd67]

@@larryhawkins3294 Hidden headlights are my favorite feature of classic cars. It's the reason I've owned several cars with them: '65 Riviera, '67 Eldorado '68 Cougar XR-7, '69 MK III from the late '80's through about 2002. I currently drive a '96 Collector's Edition Corvette Convertible. The most dependable system was the all electric one on the Riviera. The others had leaks. Currently there are all electric conversion kits for Cougars and I'd bet for the other models too, but when I owned those cars, either they weren't available or I missed that memo. I read an article that said the insurance cost of repairing/replacing those systems, coupled with owner complaints over units freezing in cold climates, caused car manufacturers to stop offering them. I lived in CA with all of my cars except the Eldo. I bought it when I returned to Dallas. Even if your home had a garage, it'd be frustrating to stand in freezing temps, at night, trying to free stuck covers, just so you can see, after a hard day at the office. I'm one of the few guys that would put up with that inconvenience.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Very Nice! Charlotte is a true Car Gal. She will definitely give us Car Guys a run for the money, especially in this Cougar. Thanks for all your hard work & all these great cars at Carlisle, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, You're right, Charlotte is a true car Gal, and I'd agree that she'll give the Car Guy a good run in this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jeremythompson9895]

First gen Mercury Cougars are absolutely beautiful cars. Im a Ford guy but I actually prefer Mercury's. I'd take a Cougar over a Mustang any day

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the Mercury. Nice :-)

[@vincentbasso4903]

I went to school across from a Ford dealership. I never forget the first time I saw the rear sequential tail lights. My car story. Wow !!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent Basso, I still find my self behind a Cougar or Mustang with the sequential tail lights waiting and hoping they turn a corner or change lanes :-) Lou

[@vincentbasso4903]

@@loucostabile 1967. This video gave me a time frame on that car memory. I was in seventh grade

[@vincentbasso4903]

@@loucostabile I do not remember the mustang's tail lights being sequential like the cougar. Am I wrong ?

[@dastardlydave1455]

Such a great example of a Mercury Cougar. A friend of mine is currently restoring one. Very cool!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dastardly Dave, Glad you enjoy this car, and I hope your Friends comes out nice too :-) Lou

[@richarddevoe5871]

A big block 4 speed Cougar, very rare indeed. Had a 68 XR7 (factory 390 a/t) I built with a 428 & 4 speed but sold everything before I finished for another Mopar, almost regret that decision... One day it will happen, always had a soft spot for Cougars since my uncles new 67. Thank you Charlotte and Lou for an awesome video !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Devoe, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and hope you're behind the wheel of your "Big Cat" again soon, Lou

[@michaelp_42]

Beautiful Cougar. Nice History. Those sequential signal lights bring me back to the early 70’s when I was a little kid fascinated by them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael P, You're right, you just wait for one of them to turn in front of you so you can see those tail lights blink :-) Lou

[@rickydrone9274]

Charlotte, thanks so much for taking care of a piece of rare automobile history. I had that same engine and transmission set up in my 1968 Ford Torino GT. Black on black and not the fastback, but traditional rear window set up. I think the Torino replaced the Fairlane line.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy her car, and thank you for sharing details of your Torino too :-)

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

King Crimson one of my Favs !!! Prog and Classic Muscle Cars !!! : D

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Beautiful car.....the headlights, the rear signal lights. That 390 in a light car like a Mustang or a Cougar was insane. I had a crazy friend that had a 67 Mustang GT with a 390..WOW what a monster. Great video Lou !!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Sounds like good fun with the crazy friend. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@bartricky5894]

The GT came std. with the 390. I bought a new 67 XR7 289ci. The XR7 was the interior package with the wood look dash and gauges. This is a great looking Cougar... Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi BartRicky, Glad to read you enjoy this Cougar :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your nice 67 XR7 too, Lou

[@Chris01Martin]

What a great car. My father owned a 67 cougar with a 289 V8 and a vinyl top and mesh tire covers.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for sharing your Father had one too.

[@mynameis9057]

Wow,she takes great care of her kitty for sure,it looks practically brand new! I wonder if it's been repainted, since she had the engine rebuilt. But that interior looks factory fresh. Just goes to show you can still drive them for ages and with proper t.l.c. they last a good long time in excellent condition! Kudos madam! Thanks again Lou.▪☆☆☆▪

[@loucostabile]

Hi my name is 905, You're right, she's a great Care Taker for her cat :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@larryhernandez1923]

Hello Lou , I had a 68 Cougar and I'm happy to see you filming one!

[@loucostabile]

Hello Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelknappleather9404]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@josephtaverna1287]

What a beautiful car and I can guarantee a lot of great memories to go along with it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Taverna, Well said :-) Hope you see many more cars (and memories captured on video) you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@josephtaverna1287]

Lou Costabile hi lou JT hear back at you thanks for the compliment I'll be looking forward do any new videos you put up if you are a father Happy Father's Day take care buddy

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Hi Char !! Gorgeous Classic Mercury !!! Very nice that you rebuilt the 390 Engine ! And well you know the Rest Charlotte 😃 ....... Thanks for the many "Great & Fun" years Char !!! 😊 💕

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Bocce-Kaizer]

My roomate in college had that exact car. The manual shift handle very unique to the cougar. Thanks again.

[@loucostabile]

Hi lakggk, Sounds like fun memories :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@thewilscott]

1967 Motor trend Car of the year, great vid as usual. thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi W Scott, Thank you for sharing, and appreciate the kind words on this video :-) Lou

[@erichite4871]

I may be 23 years old and work with computers for a living(I'm a software developer), but I promise, I know the significance of this beautiful car. Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric Hite, Happy to read you appreciate this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@georgemattar1182]

Lou is the best video guy on the world. He finds real world people with great cars. I could have bought a 67 Cougar in 1973 and like a dumb bell did not. My long time friend wirked at the long closed Metuchen NJ factory where these were built. He had a 67 new. Beautiful car. Great lady. Great job Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi George Mattar, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Friends 1967 Car :-) Thanks for the kind words on the videos, it's appreciated, Lou

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous lady, fabulous wheels. Very special, and fabulous line and length.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this episode :-)

[@drakbar5957]

Love seeing the winged messenger of the gods on the centers of the wheels ! Charlotte must baby this cat as both vacuum operated hidden headlights open smoothly. Cougar was positioned perfectly by FoMoCo between Mustang and Thunderbird. What a classy lady and her car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr Akbar, You're right about those headlights. I believe they work well because she uses them, Lou

[@thomasc4753]

Mercury Cougar! What a gorgeous car I love it! Great video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas C, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

What a badass ride especially with the big block 390 legendary motor the one Bullit had.

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, what if that green Mustang was a Cougar Steve McQueen drove.......

[@DwainDwight]

Granny & her muscle car. Fantastic. well done. Thx Lou. really great. love that car. very cool

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MrDriftonin]

Great car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Bruckner, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Stay tuned, there will be a few more "Big Cat" cars on the Channel coming up, Lou

[@mikehuntz1076]

The gaps the lines and paint just sweet. Thanks for the video.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, and you're welcome.

[@josephcrafa2694]

OMG ! I had a ‘68 GT Xr7 loved seeing this mine was black on black too but had saddle interior .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@josephcrafa2694]

@@loucostabile I am already a subscriber. This one was very special to me and my first “ New “ car . Yes I’m older . Mine had the exact same wheels and was ordered late 67.

[@4067tbone]

Thats a beauty. My cousin had a green one with a 289 auto. Don't see too many of them around any more.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tracey Bonner, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thank you for sharing details on your Cousin's green Cougar too :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

Very nice cool-cat Cougar, Lou. And thanks for the link, this early model is quite a special example. : )

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "cool-cat" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@budakota]

OMG Charolette !!, 52 years in possesion!!!..that's Truly Awesome.!!.You Knew what a Great Looking/Manfactured Car was back in 1968..and You Still Do!!. (52 Years Owned)...Congradulations!!.."Like" x Infinity!..and as for you Lou....Many Many Congradulations n" Many, Many Thank You's For All of your Excellent videos since the very first to this present day and beyond I, for in my opinion will/shall be Second To None....I Very Very Much Enjoy Each & Every One ...for the variety of vehicles n' the Respectful Host Camera Man!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JACKBUD, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@samuelmorado70]

I had a 68 GT/XR7 . Luxury and performance. I hit 110 easy. Mercomatic C6 and a 390 with 3:25 gears . Gold on Gold . Dont remember the exact color name. It had the lights in the doors, front footwells, B pillar lights, and overhead console lights . It was a California car. Wish i had kept it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Samuel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mattskustomkreations]

Lou, thanks for covering so many Cougars and muscle Mercs. Great story behind this one. Neat lady - knows what she likes and what she’s got - even if was “The MAN’S Car”. Lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Happy to share this episode with you :-) Lou

[@johna1160]

How often do we see a gal daily drive a four speed? You go girl!

[@loucostabile]

Pretty cool for sure :-)

[@garywood9525]

Just the right options to order a 390 4 spd , tilt wheel , console , tinted upper front window , power disk brakes , GT decor, vinyl roof , power steering , Tilt steering and GT rims . It's almost the XR7 but I like that roof with no badges slapped on the side to collect water and dirt behind them . Not much that I would would change if I ordered one in 1966 other than no console but the headliner console option and maybe standard steerting .

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Mercury may have called itself "The Man's Car" in 1967, but with Charlotte having owned this one for nearly all its life I think she will beg to differ! This was the first Cougar as you mentioned, and so it was with this car that Mercury became "The Sign of the Cat" (ROWRRR!). It was also around that time that the familiar red, black and blue signs with the Ford Oval began to appear at Lincoln-Mercury dealerships (and the two-tone blue signs for Ford). And just as the Ford Division had its horse-themed vehicles (Mustang, Bronco, Maverick, Pinto), Mercury would later have a couple more cats: the Bobcat and the Lynx. This car was like the perfect combination of style, sportiness and luxury, so no surprise that this was Car of the Year for '67. The Cougar went from ponycar to personal luxury car with the 1974 model year, and it even went four-door and, briefly, wagon for '77, when the line expanded to replace the Montego. Lou, you found us a real car gal with a real cool cat! Another fine presentation on "My Car Story"!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Find finding a "Car Gal" to share her car with us :-) I appreciate the kind words on this presentation, Lou

[@jaykay4367]

An orginal and unmolested cat. That cougar is beautiful. The owner bought the car with 7,000 miles back in the 60s and has kept it all this time. Wow. That was a good one Lou. I'm glad the owner was nice and allowed you to showcase her car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi jay kay Glad to read you find this car beautiful, and happy you enjoy Charlotte's story with her Black Cat :-) Lou

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Nice car ! My first car was a 68 XR7. Which I still had it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rambladesman Moe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@chrismoody1342]

She gets my vote; it is indeed a beautiful car. Of course I’m a bit biased; my first wife had a 67- Zr7 w/390 FE engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Moody, Glad to read you enjoy this car and have nice memories of your 1st wives car too, Lou

[@robertamoyaw1979]

Lou, the cars you pick are incredible, that's why I hunger for more details. Thank you for a job well done. You know how to bring out the best in the people you have on your show😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Amoyaw, Appreciate your kind words, and glad you're along for the ride :-) Lou

[@timcrary4249]

Screw the Limes!!

[@1notgilty]

Great Cougar! Thanks Charlotte for showing us your cool ride.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this Cougar :-)

[@conradheinlein5509]

Wowzers This is a top of the list car. Thanks for the video!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this "Big Cat" :-) You're welcome.

[@timm9631]

Beautiful car, that is really early! I've never seen those Mercury wheel caps. What a gem!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim M, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@gojoe2833]

Hi Lou, some 67 Cougar facts: 1. Jaguar sued Ford because their Cougar cat resembled Jaguar's. That forced Mercury to add the name "COUGAR" under the cat emblem on the grille 2. 67 Cougar VIN #000001 the very first Cougar is alive and restored to councours condition, own by a collector in California. It sat in a quonset hut in New Brunswick Canada for decades before being purchased and restored here in the States. It's bright red with a white vinyl top Great video as always!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi gojoe283, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@ilanoliveira4237]

Good story! Ford should put this first Cougar in their museum.

[@stevev2474]

Kinda funny I never paid any attention to these cars when I was a kid. My friend had gotten his hands on a 67 XR7 and I got a ride in it. It was nothing to look at but it had a decent interior. I was so impressed with the dash on this car with all the switch's and gauges across the dash with the wood grain, really nice the way it was done. Anyway looking at these cars now I think they are one of the most unique looking cars now with beautiful body lines. And lets not forget the best thing, the hide-a-way headlights and sequential tail lights. I'm a sucker for hide-a-way lights and the sequential's were the icing on the cake, always thought it was James Bond 007 like...love em! Then they ruined this car and made it a big sloppy luxury slob the newer Cougar's are just to big...67 was the year for this car and with a stick very sweet really nice car but needs to be an XR7.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve V, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

This car definitely gets a thumbs up. Almost forgot the GT package was offered on the Cougar in 67. I do remember that tilt steering wheel and fingertip speed control was offered as well. Power windows weren't available until 69.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "thumbs up" from you :-)

[@treesnmoguls]

Oh my, oh my, gorgeous, love it, want it! Many of us forget about the Cougar while all the glory goes to the stang...love the fact that its a manual trans! Hidden headlights on the Cougar and LTDs of the 60s really do it for me. What is the engine displacement, 289 (might have missed that)?

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. The car features the factory 390 CI V8 engine and 4 speed manual transmission.

[@heathstevenson1872]

That's awesome, I have the same magazines with my car too! Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Heath, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tigerbyte0]

What a gem! These were so cool looking then and remain so to this day.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@Red-rl1xx]

Nice! Wild how she's owned it for 50 years!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Red 13, A good story for sure :-) Lou

[@josephsummers2427]

51 years, ya. She cares. Had it restored only 5 years ago.

[@donnebes9421]

I remember the tv ad with the cougar laying on the hood. Cool!

[@loucostabile]

I remember that too :-)

[@richmcintyre1178]

Even though the 67 Mustang Fastback is worth more I'd take the Cougar any day. Great shape for a "Daily Driver" all those years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich McIntyre, Happy to read you enjoy this Cougar :-) Stay tuned, I have a few more Jungle Cats coming up I think you'll enjoy, Lou

[@mikevale3620]

Excellent automotive sculpture...cars really made a statement in those days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Vale, "Excellent automotive sculpture" Well said :-) Lou

[@lacoolhand1017]

Stunningly beautiful car!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@mattskustomkreations]

Her tiltaway steering unit actually uses vacuum to operate. She may just have a vacuum leak due to bad lines, loose connection and or a bad vacuum motor. There are also kits available from WCCC that replace the vacuum-powered headlight doors with electrically powered motors.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and a tip, Lou

[@hotwheel6663]

Love these Cougars

[@loucostabile]

Hotwheel66, Happy to read you "Love these Cougars" :-) If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Cougar" I think you'll see some you enjoy, Lou

[@opera93]

Thank you, Lou & Charlotte!, A rare Cat indeed.....I forgot about these Cougars, also....

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome, and good news regarding seeing more Cougars....stay tuned :-)

[@andrewromano3105]

I LOVE THIS CAR

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I LOVE THIS CAR" :-)

[@jimmyraythomason1]

Makes me miss my 1968 Cougar very much badly!

[@loucostabile]

I believe the quote was from Dr Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's gone, but be glad it happened." That quote helps me with people or things I no longer have, and I hope it helps you too.

[@chrisinportage]

What a perfect car! Always a dream car of mine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gunnut77, High praise :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of a "Black Cat" like this one soon, Lou

[@Callie0715]

What a beautiful car! I would love to see Charlotte drive it. I have a 2002 Cougar, 5-speed that I’ll be putting away for the winter. My dream is that one day it becomes a classic. One can always dream, right?

[@loucostabile]

Hi mimi0731, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) You're doing great being a fantastic Care Taker for your car, Lou

[@Callie0715]

Lou Costabile Thank you. It has around 75,000 miles, mint. Hard to keep it that way in MN winters.

[@loucostabile]

Keep doing the best you can :-)

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car there always liked these cars. I would of never believed or was a 4spd and sweet elderly lady was driving it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete Medina, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Sharp Cougar. Love the style.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dwayne’s bad chemicals, Happy to read you appreciate the style of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@stratcat3216]

OMG perfect car. I dreamed of one of these as a boy.. sigh.. what a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a "PURRRFECT" Black Cat for you :-)

[@stratcat3216]

@@loucostabile it is at that ! ;) thanks for sharing.

[@billg7205]

Neighbor had a 67 Cougar decades ago. Had a bit of rust and was a daily driver since new. Guy had it on the road every year until the late 80s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill G, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@garbage854]

Very cool 😀 Awesome the origonal owner still own's/drives it .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Coffey, Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

It's great when someone recognizes immediately that this is a special car, unfortunately many of us don't have that gift, and have lost the cars we love, and for car guys and girls, we all have a story, but not this young lady, good for her

[@loucostabile]

Enjoyed reading your comment :-) Well said.

[@3DayFlagman]

What a beautiful car! Great story Lou! Keep 'em coming!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wayne, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and story of this car :-) Lou

[@glennbalboa]

Great classic and the headlights remind me of the Buick Grand Sport clam shell headlights, another great American muscle car classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn Balboa, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tommanley2924]

She owns a real gem.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@we-are-all-one6433]

I restored a 67 xr7 gt 390 auto it was gold. It was a lotta work and I lost money on it. No one wanted it. One old guy bought it for 3500 it was 1993

[@loucostabile]

Sad to read your Cougar story :-(

[@randybiby9757]

Love the Cougars! Awesome cars!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you "love" the Cougars :-) Stay tuned.... there might be another "Big Cat" coming soon.

[@professorpatpending8731]

Hi Lou, The Cougar is credit to Charlotte. Thanks again.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Professor Pat Pending, You're right, Charlotte gets an A+ :-) You're welcome, and thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755]

Love the car young lady! Manual is the ONLY way!!You have FANTASTIC taste!!! Beautiful BEAUTIFUL car...I would kill for a true Eliminator!!! Much respect from the manual only owners out here!!! Im not goingvto get into one of my cars but i have a 427 Galaxy which I put a Richmond 5 speed in..I kept the stock manual but had to drop a 1 to 1 transmission in ...Especially with 4.10s..Im 44 and im not married nor have kids but I so have a 15,000 Sq Ft warehouse here on my 5 acres I live on in Golden Peak..Vail Colorado.. Soooo impressed with your car!! You have NO IDEA how much respect I have for you.You are the coolest young lady ive seen in a while!! 2 thumbs WAYYYYY UP!!!! Colin

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jasonmaiden5026]

Beautiful Cougar!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@josephromano6825]

Hi Lou! Sharp car! A classic! Enjoyed it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@дмитрийгалицкий-о5к]

Очень. Очень. Очень красивый автомобиль как внешне так и в салоне.....Хозяева данного автомобиля молодцы что содержат это чудо в прекрастном состоянии. Это действительно неповторимо и очень прекрастно смотриться в наше время.

[@loucostabile]

I'm going to need help replying to this comment.

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

I love your cougar young lady it's awesome I always liked them better than a Mustang you have a great day enjoy the car super cool man don't see many anymore anybody can have a Mustang not everybody can have what you have thanks for doing the video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gilbert, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@chas4780]

Absolutely beautiful cougar. Great options on it. Love it..👍👍👍👍❤

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367]

Thank Lou Very Much

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome JD Harra (AMX Concepts)

[@andrewromano3105]

Love it in black Thx. Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@brada4018]

Thats a beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! How are you? Wow, cool car! Rival for the Mustang. In black excellent, i like! Excellent condition of the car! Thank you Lou for this video!

[@loucostabile]

HI Good Russian, When I'm around cars, I'm good :-) How are you? Happy to read you enjoy this "Black Cat", Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Wow Lou an original '67 GT - rare ride! Is that the original paint?? It is impeccable. The 390 never really seems to get its due...a real powerhouse - ask Steve McQueen! Merc's were always a step-up! This car was gorgeous then...and it's gorgeous now. The old-girl has done it proud!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie Conrad, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you and happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Stay tuned, there are a few more "Big Cats" coming up, Lou

[@lesliehorwinkle]

Nice car. I always thought the '67 Mustang to be beautiful but man this is too. It was a good year.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)

[@pauldulworth2768]

“May I open this?” Well done, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

I'm with a Lady so I'm showing my manors Paul :-)

[@edb.3313]

Great car Lou, wished i had owned something that long. :-)👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Happy to read you enjoy the car and the dedication to keep a car looking this good that long too :-) Lou

[@kc-6837]

Very nice!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to see you enjoy this car :-)

[@donaldhollums3278]

Even as a fan of the older Chevies, that's a nice car. The three "thumbs down" must be from Mustang owners, another Ford product stole their Mustang's thunder.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald Hollums, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@peterl7346]

Very very nice. You certainly have a beautiful looking car and a great attitude

[@loucostabile]

:-)