1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G 390 Sun Roof in Red & Engine Sounds on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@briansd2772]

Now this is the kind of "Cougar" I lust after! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy this Cougar :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

You never cease to amaze me with some of the muscle cars that you run across. This Mercury Cougar XR-7-G is a beautiful example of luxury and sport all rolled into one neat package, and a healthy sounding engine. The sequential turn signals, and the hideaway headlights is what made the Cougar so cool! The red paint job really did it justice. That particular generation of Cougar is still one of my all time favorite muscle car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "luxury and sport all rolled into one neat package" :-) Glad to read this is an all time favorite, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

You are right, that is definitely one rare cat! Mr. Toner's car looks pristine, with the perfect blend of luxury and performance. Talk about win-win! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this "rare cat!" with you :-) Agreed that this car is a win-win. You're welcome, Lou

[@Leavetheherd]

Stunning restoration on a car certainly worthy of it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leave the herd, Happy to read you appreciate the work done to this car :-) Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Just impeccable Lou, impeccable... I aways thought it was so cool that the rear of the car and front facia resembled themselves. Congratulations to the gentleman for his stewardship. So fine and rare. One of Detroits best looking ever. 👌🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read this one is "Just impeccable" :-) Enjoy reading the details you like on this car, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Great Cougar! You're right, it would be great to rent in 1968. Wonderful Car Story! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great Cougar!" Glad to read this is a "Wonderful Car Story!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@davidmacesr5672]

What a great discovery Lou this is definitely a salvation car no survivor here. This man a savior of what could have been in a car crusher. Great story since I had a 67, 74, 78 cougars all XR7’s

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Nice that you've had several XR7's, Lou

[@halhenryg]

This is a very nice one Lou, I have a long love of the Cougar's, first gen. 1967, 1968 & 1969! This one's a beauty and extremely nice! Thank you again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi halhenryg, Happy to read "I have a long love of the Cougar's, first gen." :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@michaelpacini1332]

I love those old Mercury Cougars . Luxurious muscle all the way . You don't see too many compared to your Chevelles , Mustangs , 442s and such . Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this old Cougar :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@blanewilliams5960]

One of the nicest Cougars I have seen. I always liked the early Cougars and love the color of this one. Thanks Lou and thanks to the owner for saving and restoring this one. Great job guys.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome Blane.

[@brucegwynn8509]

Oh gosh what a beautiful car, magnificent!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Bruce :-)

[@brianaust8897]

An XR7-G was my first ever collector car and the one that got me hooked on 1st Gen Cougars. This one is gorgeous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read this car is like your first collector 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

[@cookcars1]

Absolutely beautiful, Lou! I remember riding with my parents as a kid and coming up behind a Cougar. We used to pray they would be turning so we could see the sequential taillights in action! 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi cookcars1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Cougar in front of you hoping it would turn so you can see those taillights :-) I did that too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

Never knew that there was an XR7 G Cougar in '68! Still learning @ 64 years of age. I always wanted to own (drove them when I worked at dealerships) a Cougar that year but when I found my '68 Mustang one owner in San Diego (Yellow/Black/black with factory AC, full console, hood turn signals 289 auto) originally purchased in Pomona by 1st owner, I forgot all about getting a Cougar. But now this XR7 G had to appear with alike options and with a factory sunroof too. Wow. Beautiful restoration job.

[@loucostabile]

Hi K B, I'm learning from the Care Takers all the time, and I find that to be so much fun. Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on the restoration, Lou

[@richardpratts7011]

Absolutely Stunning!! Beautiful color combo Unbelievable!! 👍😎

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@281cobracar7]

I was lucky enough to be best friends with a guy who's mother owned one of these. Same color combo w/428CJ auto was a C6 and electric sunroof. My friend older brother drove the car most of the time. Fun fast car that we drove around in on graduation day hanging out the sunroof.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 281cobra car, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friends Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Eric and Lou, this is one outstanding Merc!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "outstanding Merc!" :-) You're welcome Chris.

[@jamesroper5470]

That is one Gorgeous Cougar Eric has Lou! My uncle Larry had a blue Cougar that was the same year, except it wasn't an XR-7. I ❤️'d riding in it when I was a kid and always had a big smile on my face especially when he'd occasionally squeal the tires. Good times 😃😃

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncle Larry's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@erictoner7049]

Love to burn rubber.

[@bdpopeye]

This is a beautiful Cougar. Always like this model. Thanks for posting! Be blessed always!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to read "Always like this model" :-) Blessing received. God bless you too, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Wow, so many head-turning visual cues on this XR7 that includes a really sharp paint job and beautiful engine bay to go along with its hideaway headlights and sequential tail lights for an overall super nice look. Well done! Lou you have set the bar very high on your channel. Thanks for video guys.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read this one sets the bar high :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@bluesman7475]

Nice car! Never have seen one like this. Nice color, the 390 would make it go. Love the styling of the cat. Thanks for a very interesting car story.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to share this very interesting cat with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@terryeustice5399]

Lou another great looking car. I co-signed for one of these years ago. And the guy defaulted on the loan. Thought I was going to have to pay for it. But, he go straight and made the payments. And it was his. Kinda of funny to see this car. Thank you for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, Happy to read your story has a happy ending. You're welcome, Lou

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Lou. That's definitely a rare car. Never seen a Cougar with a factory sunroof in person before. I have only seen 1 Cougar Eliminater in person.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Eliminator" I think you'll see a few on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@davethompson3140]

Never heard of the “XR7-G”package. Thx again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to share something new with you :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoKlZYGtnbVlgLc

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

Beautiful! I have never seen a ‘68 with a sunroof! I’m envious!😎

[@loucostabile]

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

[@richarddevoe5871]

Great car Lou… I was building a 68 X-R-7 that was a factory S-Code 390 a/t but had built a 67 - 428 Police Interceptor solid lifter beast w/ a toploader 4-speed to install and ended up selling everything (including a complete 67 Cougar parts car) and bought my current 71 Roadrunner 383 w/ a 4-speed. I sometimes regret the decision because I’ve always loved Cougars but have had my Mopar almost 18 years now and I’m still enjoying it so it’s all good. Keep them coming Lou can’t wait for your next find..!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, I agree, It's all good. Speaking of Mopar with a 383.....stay tuned for the Saturday episode :-) Lou

[@drakbar5957]

A thousand bucks? Well, it was a Hurts rental and probably didn’t get much love or respect. But this is an incredible restoration and tribute to Mercury muscle!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr Akbar, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration of this "Mercury muscle!" :-) Lou

[@apexerman1]

Ah, good memories! My first car was a white '68 Cougar. Dad bought it nearly new in '69, then gave it to me in '79. I was always envious of the owners who got the XR-7 with the 390. I'd pore through the owner's manual and see the engine specs for the Cougar line. Dang, we've only got a 302! Still, excellent times in that car all through high school. However, I wouldn't recommend making out in the back seat with your girl. That seat had a hard hump in the middle!

[@loucostabile]

Hi apexerman1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@everestsdriveway366]

I’ll be sure to remember that! I’m 18 in high school with a 67 Cougar named Lucy!

[@apexerman1]

@@everestsdriveway366 - LOL! Glad I could help! ;-)

[@ATLcentury334]

This looks like a new car. Early Cougars were beautiful, perhaps more so than the Mustang. My father had a ‘67 Mustang he bought in 1978 for $1000.00. It was in wonderful shape. It was stolen from in front of our house in 1980. It was never found. The only thing I have left is the registration card with the vin number. In the mid ‘90’s, the man who lived on the corner of his street had a beautiful, apple green late ‘60’s Cougar. He always parked it in front of his garage door. One day a for sale sign appeared in the window. I begged my dad to buy it, he was a little interested, but said no. The car was sold in less than a week. My dad died 6 years ago, I often think about the Mustang and wonder if it’s still out there.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Sorry to read the car was stolen :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@erictoner7049]

Go get your dream car or what you can afford. Life is short !

[@keeff8195]

always learn something new on MCS.Another great find Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi keeff, I'm learning from the Care Takers all the time, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Happy to read you enjoy this find, Lou

[@garymckee448]

First generation Cougars are my favorite, the only Cougar l had was a 86 XR7 What a 💎.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read you had an 86 XR7, Lou

[@peterwrench4416]

Very nice, and as a Spraypainter I have to say, that’s a top job!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Thank you for sharing you see this one as "Very nice" :-) Lou

[@erictoner7049]

I did the painting. I almost did not sand and polish it, for factory look. But I figured I went this far. Most cars are cut and polished. Just me.

[@erictoner7049]

Its a Life of learning to do things on your own.

[@sinbad2969]

Big Lou great content as always keep up the good work Big Lou 👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Big Sinbad, Happy to read you enjoy this content :-) Appreciate your encouraging words, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

One you definitely don't see every day!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

[@AtlantaGymFan]

What a great car from my freshman year at UGA in our team colors -cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock, Happy to read this car has your Team colors :-) Lou

[@dangilbert8391]

Beautiful car love it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you "love it" :-) Lou

[@peanutbutter2597]

Beautiful restoration

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the restoration on this car :-)

[@alwayslatesorry5202]

Oh Yeah Lou .Nice!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nikita357MAG, Happy to read you think this car is "Nice!!" :-) Lou

[@keithshevlin5427]

Eric's Cougar very nice and rare. Love it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

Beautiful. Muscle with class

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Propelled]

Hellooooo Eric! Finally finished it! Great job!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Propelled, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin 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

[@erictoner7049]

Most people think a Cougar has the same parts as a mustang. Try finding correct good parts.

[@Funsho97]

Wow, I'd say the owner will have a pretty good return on his $1,000 investment if he ever decided to sell that beautiful cat!!! I absolutely love the color on this car, it looks fantastic, so glossy and lipstick red!!! The interior of this car is super nice, the seats look so comfy and the leather covered console is a very nice touch of luxury!!! The engine in this cat is a show piece, absolutely stunning with those vintage chrome Mercury valve covers and it has triple deuce carbs which makes that cat purrrrr so sweet!!! The tail lights and the hideaway head lights are amazing and give the Cougar a very exotic and sporty look. That cat is purrrrrfect!!! Lol.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and purr from this Cat :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Very sharp Cougar!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you think this car is "Very sharp" :-) Lou

[@carmudgeon7478]

Another bullseye, Lou. My favorite Merc. I've seen two. One in McCook, NE the other in Wakeeny, KS. Both had L to R oil, fuel and temp gauge with ammeter over the glove box. Nice to see such a correct restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Unkill Big Bad, Happy to read this one hits the bullseye :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of the two you've seen, Lou

[@erictoner7049]

It took years of finding good parts. Along with spending $. Tires are the next thing.

[@fairrodthecapacitor]

Oh, a Driver 2 car! Looks cool!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Looks cool!" :-)

[@royleininger8427]

I know both Eric and this car. He has spent an insane amount of time and effort to get this car where it is today!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roy, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin 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

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

He definitely got a deal!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Propelled]

Eric worked for decades piecing it together, fixing on it. It was true dedication.

[@erictoner7049]

Thank you Lou for adding Us. I was overwhelmed being invited to MCACN. And our first show. Second Day Concourse Gold 95 percent period correct.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric, My pleasure sharing your car :-) Glad to read you enjoy MCACN. Happy to read you're car did well! Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! This was a rental? Well, who would have thunk it! My first car was a 1987 Pontiac Grand Am sedan that did rental duty before I bought it, and although it was a basic sedan, it was pretty spunky and a lot of fun to drive. I do have a vintage Hertz Rent-a-Car ad from 1970 depicting a Ford Country Sedan with the company logo, and it says you could rent "something out of the ordinary like a sports car, station wagon or even a Lincoln Continental", so Eric's Cougar probably falls under the "sports car" description. Of course, a Gurney Special with a sunroof would be even more out of the ordinary than that, so I would wager you had to pay a pretty penny to rent this! Anyway, this is an awesome car to spotlight on "My Car Story", many thanks to you and Eric! Rrrowrrrr!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1987 Grand Am :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@timc2346]

My favorite Cougar,the red does kinda of suits the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim C, Happy to read this is a favorite Cougar for you :-) Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Eric Toner's Cougar looks great, sounds great! Though it might need a new Motorcraft battery. Definitely a rare Cat.

[@erictoner7049]

Battery was new for the show. Timing needs backed off. I want as much as possible.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds of this "rare Cat" :-) Lou

[@wiiambarnarx8485]

Lou, I collect model cars on the 1/64 scale. It is so nice to see these models come to life. Thank you for your awesome videos. I learn something about these cars everytime I watch. Right now I've got this model sitting on my kitchen table comparing it to the real car!! Lol! Your awesome Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wiiam, Happy to read you have a fun collection of cars :-) Glad you're able to compare your car to this one. You're welcome, and I appreciate the kind words, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Qué hermoso ese Mercury Cougar 68! El acabado de pintura, en un rojo obscuro, estaba realmente sensacional; brillaba tanto que hasta parecía un espejo! Muy contento su afortunado propietario... Saludos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@Garage73]

Fantastic car Lou...I loved. Congratulations from Brazil.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Garage73 from Brazil, High praise :-) Lou

[@erictoner7049]

Glad to hear you from Brazil. Amen to you.

[@Garage73]

@@erictoner7049 Pleasure Eric. God bless you. Amen.

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Cougar😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Cougar :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@kmrbsc]

Gorgeous Cougar!! Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, High praise for the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisubias7135]

I really liked the styling of the Cougar over the Mustang , especially this model. This is one beautiful car. And with a 390, it would definitely hold it’s own at a drag strip.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you like the styling & looks of this car :-) Lou

[@kc0lif]

a real cougar

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@SteveMacSticky]

beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

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

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Nice documentation...

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the documentation.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

OK, it's Cardinal Red color! Nice! I spent the 1st half of 1971 in Hawaii and noticed a lot of 1971 Cougars, esp. convertibles!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, Happy to read this one brings back memories of the cars in Hawaii, Lou

[@carlhawks2915]

Beautiful Car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carl, 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

[@1955mouse]

nice awesome mean cat, ( makes for a nice pet lol) they don't make 'em like this anymore! thanx lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mouse, Happy to read you enjoy this "nice awesome mean cat" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@boyfrmnewyork]

Hi Lou, another great one! I had a 67 GT 390 4spd same color but black inside. Being an old racer, I took it drag racing in the early 1970s. Good times!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@leightonfarms4962]

Stunning 👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read and see you enjoy this "Stunning" car :-)

[@crankychris2]

Another nice one Lou. Almost bought a '67...I like these better than 'Stangs.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@AliFrazier100]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

For some reason I thought I remembered the G's all getting the 428 but I guess I remembered that wrong. I guess the G is simply a higher end luxury interior option then. I didn't recall that correctly at all apparently. No matter. That's one cool cat.

[@loucostabile]

Here is one more "cool cat" for you to enjoy :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoKlZYGtnbVlgLc

[@randyjohnson2794]

Hi - the G-T-E models all had a 427 or 428. The xr7-g could have a 302 or 390, don't know about a 428.

[@terrym5023]

Yet ANOTHER example of Lou seeking and finding the elusive rarely see hen's tooth 🐓! 😁. A pristine XR7 with a sunroof! It took me forever to zoom in on the window sticker to see the power sun roof was a $375 option. That's $2,963.00 in today's dollars! Probably looking at 1 of 1🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry M, Happy to share this "hen's tooth" with you :-) Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

It's amazing that the Cougar was essentially a Mustang but to me the Cougars looked SO different....great marketing by the FORD Company.....this car is SO cool...thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read "his car is SO cool" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@billz410]

I have always enjoyed the old Cougars, and this one is a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@allenconway1362]

What a beautiful car this is my wife's favorite car of time and I like them too thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Happy to read this is your wife's favorite car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@georges7340]

Been away for a while.......... Too much stuff going on in the world but I'm glad to be back to see this beautiful example from the Ford Motor Company! There have been several Cougar and Mustangs our family's history. This restoration looks factory new! Thanks to Eric for allowing you, Lou, to showcase this awesome example from Mercury! You definitely got this one in the details!😉 P.S. Had to break out the sunglasses for the incredible paint job on this one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi George S, Happy to read you're back. Glad to read you enjoy this "factory new" looking Cougar, Lou

[@allanc.records8484]

My very 1st car in 1978 was a 1968 Mercury Cougar with a 289, his/her auto shifter and side pipes! Only paid 500.00 for a 10 year old one back then! Hard to believe when I think about it. I really enjoyed the car for my first 3 years of driving! I have always wanted another one but in my area very hard to find. Most of them became rust buckets unfortunately. Thanks for showing us this fine example of a 1968 Mercury Cougar Xr7-G..Take care, Allan

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@allanc.records8484]

@@loucostabile I did subscribe to your terrific channel and watched at least 4 or 5 videos so far! Two were a couple of Mustangs & one was The Torino Cobra! All fantastic cars! I will watch plenty more! Enjoy your weekend Lou, Allan

[@chonpiras2815]

chingon MR LOU

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car MR CHON :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Looks like it has a sunroof too!

[@loucostabile]

It does have a sun roof.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS AGAIN LOU,ERIC…THIS ONE ☝️ WAS MY DREAM CAR IN HIGH SCHOOL colors ,except black interior 😎💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read this was your dream car in High School :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

👍 running out of comments 💥💥💥

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@chrispappas3750]

Great video as always, Lou. I never knew Gurney models existed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Good news! Here is one more Gurney Cougar for you, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoKlZYGtnbVlgLc

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Talk about trash to treasure that car was done right kudis to him on this one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@jamesd.lethgo6988]

NICE CAR LOOKS LIKE THE COUGAR THAT ANNE HELM DROVE IN A HAWAII 5 O EPISODE IN 1968 CALLED BY THE NUMBERS

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing the TV show episode you remember this car being in, Lou

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Lou, another great video! I've always said Mercurys were Fords on steroids. They had that extra measure of comfort, convience, quality and class, and this Cougar is a prime example. The '67-'68 Cougars were one of the best looking cars from the '60's in my opinion, and I love the exhaust tips on this car. Being in the exhaust business, I'm always curious what mufflers are on your featured cars. Maybe you could ask the owners if they're NOS or original. I love hearing a muscle car with an original exhaust still on it, it takes me back to when those cars were new. It's surprising how quiet some muscle cars were when they left the factory. Keep those video's coming Lou- I have a vast car collection in my head and you just keep adding to it with your videos!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Classic Muscle Car Exhaust, Happy to read you enjoy this video. Glad to read watching the Channel adds to your list, Lou

[@erictoner7049]

The original exhaust was junk. Mounts are saved. Went with 2 1/4" factory style and clamps. Mufflers are preproduction from Precision Exhaust. Their mufflers have factory style mounts. Cheers

[@lessharratt8719]

Those where the good old days for sure. I'm more of a mustang kind of guy but this car makes my green with envy. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Les, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@413x398]

I tried to give this car three thumbs up, but KZbin reached out of my monitor and slapped me.

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) Lou

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

The purrrfect garage cat. I had a Mercury Cougar once, but it was a beater compared to this one. Thanks for another great car story.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this garage cat is "purrrfect" :-) Glad to read you had a Cougar too. You're welcome.

[@davecowles3148]

Love this channel!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Dave :-)

[@MrGilstorf]

Truly amazing car Lou. Would have loved to see the sunroof functioning. I’m guessing it was only an option on the Gurney edition?

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrGilstorf, Happy to read you enjoy this "Truly amazing car" :-) Lou

[@erictoner7049]

Funny thing is that the flex drive does not like cold weather. Once it warms up it works. The drive is used on BMW's

[@damkayaker]

The mileage is either 103336 or 3336 and the 3 next to 6 looks lower than the other numbers. That might indicate rollback on the odometer. EDIT: Odometer was rolled back 6:08. I can spot the rollbacks easy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi damkayaker, Thanks for sharing what you notice. Lou

[@erictoner7049]

I am still not sure if correct. You can inspect it if you want too.

[@erictoner7049]

I did not roll it back. It cold have been from someone else before me. You can come over and check it. LOL

[@damkayaker]

@@erictoner7049 - Ha, ha, so then what you're saying is either the car had exactly 100000 miles on it and then the 3336 miles on it you put on since restoring it 6:16 or it had an unknown amount of miles on it before you restored it and the odometer was zeroed out after it was restored. Don't take this wrong. It's just that when you were asked how many miles were on it you said 33000, the car just sat covered over because of a sunroof problem. Now if you had to get a new dash and gauges while restoring it I could then see rolling it back to zero but I would have kept record/proof of the actual mileage so that you or a future buyer would know how many miles are on the frame itself. I really like it. What state are you in if you don't mind me asking?

[@erictoner7049]

This is the second car off the G production line. And the earliest known G. The first twelve cars were for display. Will be for sale.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eric, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@onapona]

Very nicely restored car indeed. I noticed your Marti report tells there were 3 identical cars delivered to the same dealer and it seems like I got one of those 3 cars, produced 24 days after your car. I wonder if the third car still exist.

[@bertram46]

When I was a kid there was somebody that had an x r g and it was light green

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bertyboy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the light green car you remember :-) 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

[@peanutbutter2597]

I have two mercury cougars one is a 1969 and the other is a 1973

[@loucostabile]

TWICE AS NICE !

[@symlees1226]

Wow this car drive me craizy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Symlees, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on 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

[@dorenerussell2668]

Fabulous

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dorene, 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

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Kind of the Mercury version of the Dodge Six Pack,Pontiac Tri Power or Plymouth Six Barrel...

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@chuckselvage3157]

The passenger is concerned about the oil pressure lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, :-) Lou

[@aldente2676]

That would have been a Gentleman's Muscle Pony Car, if it wasn't delivered with the weak 2-Barrel version of the 390👏 I'd still take one of those over a Mustang, anyday. Those were cool sunroofs. Mine is only a cheapo tiltable piece of glass. It's astonishing that it was more expensive than the air conditioner. I'm guessing that Ford's sunroofs were the same ones used on German cars. Maybe, being imports made them unusually expensive. He isn't getting that much vaccuum, because of that hot camshaft. That's why the cat winked

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al Dente, Happy to read you like this one over a Mustang. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@olegswarovski5242]

hi . how much average cost this cars in this conditions?

[@loucostabile]

No idea.

[@damkayaker]

So that's what my faded red 1969 looked like new! I had the black roof too. 351 Cleveland it was my 1st car in high school days 1979-80 I think I got my license. I loved that car but crashed in my 1st snowstorm and bent the frame on curb sewer drain. Contact me if you wanna sell it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi damkayaker, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Sorry to read about the snowstorm :-( 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