MERCURY COUGAR : WHY IT WAS BETTER THAN ITS SISTER

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[@jnstonbely5215]

Thanks Guys, love your excellent work. I was about 23 years old in 1967 and in love with the new Cougar . Problem is, I didn’t have two nickels to rub together, so my 1952 Chevrolet salesman’s coupe was My Cougar.🍸

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Not a single Mercury t-shirt on the first page. Boo. Hiss. Especially hiss.

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[@malcolmbelcher2891]

Certain "FORDS" R just plain "BEAUTIFUL!!!" Behold!!

[@stanleydollen1467]

In 68 a high school friend picked me up in his father's new cougar. Five years later I finally had enough money to purchase a used 68 at a auction. Forty nine years later I still own that cougar and enjoy it more than ever. Never fails to turn heads and receive compliments from all generations!

[@Funsho97]

The 1st gen Cougar is such a sleek looking cat and the styling is still unique and cool to this very day. Cars from the 60s were just in a class all their own and the Cougar will never go out of style.

[@thunderbooms]

Hello, A HUGE fact friend! exactly, that's why i like the music, and cars from 60's, 70's a total uniqueness!

[@davidgraham2673]

A friend of mine back in 1979 had a metallic green 68 Cougar XR-7. I always thought it was a beautiful car. I'd love to own that beauty today.

[@sledgehmr6326]

I own a 67 xr7 289, as well as a 67 dan gurney special. I'm glad the cougar is getting some more recognition from my generation as they are some of the most fun cars to drive from that generation of vehicles. The interior is unmatched and the hideaway headlights gave a little bit of sexiness that anyone could love. This is by far the most underrated muscle car.

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[@BadfingerFan]

@@ThisOldCarChannel I gotta admit, sledgehmr6326's comment is perhaps the definitive Mercury Cougar comment. In several days, I haven't closed this KZbin tab yet, just because of his comment. By the way, I purchased my first car in 1979. It was a 1970 Cougar XR7 CJ428 convertible with only 68,000 miles.

[@bongodave13]

@@BadfingerFan Wow! Imagine if you had it now. Worth a fortune.

[@geowilliams8915]

I learned to drive in a 1969 Bronze Cougar with a black vinyl roof, and a 351 Windsor V-8. Despite having to get the carb rebuilt and the door widows put back on track every couple of years, I loved that car. My biggest regret is ever selling it.

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[@MrTheHillfolk]

Cool color combo. A generator customer of mine has one in that combo ,nice looking car.

[@irenes3470]

My 69 xrt was burgundy and also had a Windsor engine. I felt like a million bucks in that car

[@gjc1]

Wow, I agree with you 100%. I still regret selling my ‘69 red Cougar convertible. I must have fixed the damn side window 5 or 6 times. Since my car was a convertible, the glass would almost go flying off. When I rebuilt the carb, we put the 4 barrel from my friend’s mom’s 429 LTD on my 351. We turned the air cleaner lid over and went down the freeway. Cruising along I floored the accelerator; the car downshifted and literally lurched forward, the sound of the four barrel opening and the deep roar of the dual exhaust-a wonderful memory all these years later.

[@chriscampbell867]

Mine too.. 69 Cougar xr7 Silver jade.. 1988 I was 16. Beat the snot out of it, great car. Traded it in on a 88 Turbo Coupe 3 years later

[@marktheaardvark7208]

When I was 17 years old my dad worked at a Lincoln Mercury dealership, Every night he’d bring home a different car One night he brought home a 69 Cougar with a 429 4-speed, I think it had been ordered as a race car because it was very basic, it didn’t even have a radio or heater, After taking my brother and I for a very spirited drive he let us take it for a drive, That Cougar was the fastest car I’ve ever driven

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.....

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

I use to flat dust those Cougars in my Dodge's. Sometimes I'd let a 17 yr. old catch up, to make em feel like "Billy badasses.". And as I could see em with that Billy badass look on their face, I'd look out the window and suggest they get a carwash. I didn't mention it would be to get all that Dodge dust off em.

[@rafaelmeneses5066]

@@dennisnaderhoff2008 get a grip dude. It sounds like you in HS.

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

@@dennisnaderhoff2008 Dodge Coronet GT, 440 big block..4-speeds being rare, usually they have a 3-speed automatic transmission..vs. That Cougar would be very close in acceleration..

[@jasonfrodoman1316]

A 1970 Cougar was my first car purchased in my high school senior year of 1978. Plain Jane model blue exterior, blue interior. 351 Windsor. I added the chrome ford GT slotted wheels which had a beauty ring. And radial TA's. I was very proud of the car. Basically, washed and waxed it every couple of days. It was a beauty. Only wish it had a few more options that it did. But still a great Saturday nite cruiser for a high school kid.

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[@stevehei8035]

I owned a 1969 COUGAR in high school in 1981 and is my favorite muscle car.

[@dekelanson5280]

When I was a kid, an older gentleman on my street owned a Cougar from around 67. It was baby blue with a white or black top. (it's been over 50 years). I always thought the sequential tail lights were so cool. They were gorgeous cars.

[@burkestorti4586]

In 1967, I took a tour of the Ford Milpitas, CA assembly plant. To my surprise, they were assembling both Mustang & Cougars on the same line at the same time! Underneath, they are the same car (Cougar had a slightly longer wheel base).

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[@chrisgreenaway6696]

@@ThisOldCarChannel I don’t know why you didn’t mention the 69/70 performance orientation model of Eliminator

[@jerrynalls1892]

My car was built there in 01/23/1967

[@ericsikma4764]

Used to have a '67. I had no idea that it was selected as Car of the Year. Go figure. LOL! 🙃 It was the XR-7 model. One of the favorite features was the windshield's "wash" mode...It was a miniature "gas pedal" for the left foot. Translate: Just rest foot in that location. If you're on the highway and the windshield gets dirty, simply push the pedal and immediately let go. Wipers run one cycle while the windshield "gets a bath". Repeat if needed. Press and hold and it remains running until you let go. EXTREMELY easy to drive with aclean windshield 100% of the time. The other fave was the seats: When in it, one was sitting--or so it felt--in more of a "toboggan" than in a car. Very kick back with a steering wheel in your lap. Then...umm...GO. FAST. Hehe!

[@johnnyhawk329]

In 1975 I had a 1970 cougar, red with a black vinyl top and cragar mags big v8 engine. Really turned some heads. Man I had some good times in that car. Good memories.

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[@billymania11]

The 1st gen Cougar was a real looker. I remember when it was released. It was clean and elegant. It really did seem a step up from ordinary American cars. Ford tried to milk it and present it as a thinking man's sporty car. The strategy worked pretty well. Even now those early Cougars look classy.

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[@chrisbenthall9718]

My best friend had a 69 XR-7 with a 351 Windsor. The car was fun to cruise the stip with. Got pulled over several times for the sequential blinkers.

[@19chucki74]

Love the first generation, but you forgot to mention the high performance version, and my third favorite muscle car of all time: the 428 CJ Cougar Eliminator. I think a Boss 302 was available, and finding one with a Boss 429 is slim to none.

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[@heidiingels1458]

I heard they made 2

[@jerrypolk5909]

You could get the Boss 302 as part of the Eliminator Package. I remember one sitting in a dealers shop for almost a year because of the higher price to get it.

[@robmclaren664]

67 had the base w 289, xr7, gt 390. 68 had base w 302 new for 68, xr7 gt, gt-e 7liter 427 side oiler first 1/2, 428 cj second 1/2, Dan gurney special. 69, 70 body change, that's when the eliminator came out. I had a 67, wished I still had it. New a guy who had a 68 gt-e xr7, after 70 they got big. But later in life I got a 85, just got married and was a great car.

[@edbaldwin8736]

67 Cougar XR7, THAT I owned was a very sweet ride. Great handling, and the 289 gave it plenty of performance. Traded it in on new 69 XR7, with a 351 Cleveland! WooHoo. That was my favorite ever. Then kids came and ...... all good

[@seanjames5799]

The Cougar was is and always will be a legendary and beautiful car.

[@christopherkraft1327]

My first car was a 69 Cougar XR7 I got in 1976 for $950. It had the 351 Cleveland engine, the tilt away wheel, power windows & leather seats!! It was dark jade with a white vinyl top!!! Other than having to put the driver's window back on the track every once in a month the car was great, I wish I still had it!!! Thanks for sharing this exciting video!!! 👍👍🙂

[@ryanmuir6338]

My 69 Mach 1 had the same terrible glue in glass so I swapped it out with a 70 bolt-in setup I pulled at the auto wreckers

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[@larryhendricks3896]

My favorite has always been the 68. I've owned one for the last 25 yrs. XR7 model. Originally it was Wellington Blue. It's about 2 weeks out from being back on the road after 20 + yrs!

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[@barrykelley7773]

I owned a brand new 67 Cougar with a high perf. 289 with a 4 bbl, light blue with a black vinyl roof. One of the most fun cars I have ever had. Sadly it was rear ended in 1971 and written off. Loved that car! Thanks for the memories.

[@Irishfan]

I had two Cougars. A Silver 1976 XR7 with a Cleveland 351 V8 engine. More luxury than sporty, but still a hot car. My second Cougar was a 2000 XR7 they called the color Sapphire I thought it was darker than that. I was considering buying a Chrysler Sebring Convertible then, but I went looking at cars with my sister and we took a look at the Cougar. When we poped the hood and I saw that 24 Valve DOHC Duratec V6 on the valve cover, I was sold. I had that car for 17 years and put over 210,000 miles on it. I only traded it in because water pump, power steering pump and most of the original hoses and belts were worn out and desperately in need of replacing. I think my favorite generation was the first and if I was economically able to buy one in those days my first choice would be the 69 Convertible.

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[@nickvaughn2824]

When I was 18 I bought a 1970 cougar and I fell in love now I am 52 and I am restoring a 1969 cougar eliminator and I just love it especially with my daughter helping me

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[@terryhunsicker3708]

I owned a 1970 XR7 351 C , great motor. , stall speed , 3.73 posi ,,Fun car to drive,,,got me in a lot of trouble. .Hard not to hammer it ,,,that built Cleveland engine sounded beautiful going thru the gears.

[@kevinwilson9589]

I had always considered the '67 and '68 as "first generation". In my humble opinion, the best looking car ever made. I know opinions differ, but to me, starting in 1969, the looks went slowly downhill. If I were rich, I would choose one of these first two years of Cougar to drive over anything else period.

[@Gk2003m]

I think the more aggressive side window of the 69 is the best. My family had a 71 and it was great, but the 69 to me is ‘it’.

[@GB-zi6qr]

Have to agree with you. IMO, after the first two years Cougar started gaining weight and getting gaudy and overly "made up". So many people don't understand how to use vent windows and floor vents. I have an entry level '67 Cougar, picked it up as a project car. I wasn't looking for a Cougar specifically but I'm glad I have it. It will get a restomod with a vintage twist.

[@rrice1705]

Agreed. The mid-70s Cougars were still pretty good, but it was definitely on a big-and/or-boxy evolutionary track up until the mid 80s. For me, its low point was the 80-82 station wagon.

[@kevinwilson9589]

@@GB-zi6qr I guess I'm guilty of the sin of envy. the closest I ever got was the 1967 lime green Hot Wheels Cougar when i was 12(which I still have). But seriously, congratulations and I hope you enjoy your little beauty for years to come!

[@markaustin4370]

I agree 67-68 were the best lookers. I had a green 68 with the 302

[@ronvanhooser8295]

I had a 1969 Cougar and absolutely loved it! I bought it in the early seventies and drove it for about ten years before family needs forced a trade to a station wagon (hate to admit I traded my beloved cougar for a station wagon!) about ten years later. To this day I regret having sold that car. It is still one of the best-looking cars of that era...or today for that matter.

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[@brianjames680]

I had a 69 with the California Special trim pack. I'm still kicking myself for letting that cat get away..

[@danielleejohnson5931]

Great video guys! Love your Channel. I think the Mercury Cougar is one of the most amazing cars ever produced. In my 60 years I've had many cougars of various model years. Most recently a 1977 XR7 that my parents ordered and purchased new when the 77 model year came out in late 76. This is the car I got my first driver's license in. To this day the car has just 36,000 original miles on it. Please continue your series on the cougar up through and including 1977 and newer. Perhaps all the way up through the last cougar ever made. Keep up the good work guys!

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[@stevejones8660]

My dad bought a brand new 68 Cougar as his fun car. Yellow with a black vinyl top. 390 2V GT with automatic. When I turned 16 took my drivers test in it. Within 10 minutes was at our local drag race stretch of road. Had to wipe the rear quarter panels with gasoline to get the burnt rubber off before I took it home. Several years later I bought a 69 Cougar. 390 2V (non GT). Pulled it and put in a built 289 with 4 speed. Fun cars with a unique style.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I've never been a fan of the Mustang. But the first gen Cougar was a nice looking car.

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[@tonytemple5950]

I had a green '67 289-4 bbl. 3-speed. What a blast and my good friend had a black XR-7 390 auto.

[@vassa1972]

As they say they don't make cars like they used to

[@johnnymula2305]

I own a 67 390 GT. Such a cool and unique car. Ive owned it for 5 years now. Its definitely staying permanently in my stable of classic cars.

[@kylebrown6951]

💥✔Great posting... I perfer the '69 model... Keep up the great work and can't wait for next installment on this and would like to hear about the Montego because my parents owned one in the early '70's if I remember right..🍻😎✌🖐

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Appreciate the support Kyle. Thanks so much man! 69 and 70 for me. I like the front end of the 70!

[@louissaker6196]

I owned a 1967 Cougar , XR7, GT, 390 engine , 4 speed ,Dan Gurney Special. Black with black vinyl roof Red Maroon interior. my junior year in collage. Got it new at the local Mercury dealer at a discounted price. It was originally ordered by someone else but it came through without a center console .The buyer refused the car because the stick just came out of the carpeted trans hump.. Great car that I wish I had today. Great performer that could not only keep up with the Vettes of the era. I've heard that it now owned by a local landscaper , that I'll have to locate.

[@josephcrafa2694]

I had a ‘68 xr7 /gt black on black with saddle interior 4 speed . Loved it . Wish I had it today. Bought it brand new. Yes I’m an old guy. But will never forget it .

[@nohurry1570]

I love Cougars. They're a great source of parts for my Mustang!

[@ohboah320]

The first car I ever purchased was a 1970 white houndstooth Cougar that I bought in 1978. I was 17. 351 Cleveland engine, FMX trans and a posi rear end. The drivetrain was so tight it would bark third gear in drive. Oh my God that thing was fast! The speedo meter had a little bend to the left from slapping the post at 120mph! And could turn on a dime. Only thing I didn't like was that damn beak on the hood. Got a lot of bruises on my head from it. Never lost a drag race against a stock 350 and most races against 340's. I was drifting in it long before drifting was a thing. And man, the girls loved it!

[@robmcgowan4034]

My favorite of the 1st gen Cougars was the '69. It was perfect from every angle, which rarely happens. Oddly enough, and I know this will sound weird, it skips ahead after that to the '77-'79 gen which I really love. An X-R7 of one of those years would make me very happy, along with a '74 or '75 Monte Carlo with the singular round headlights making it a 'Rolls Royce' for ordinary Americans. You know, the people our government hates more than anything.

[@tima6549]

the 1969-70 were the best 2 years and arguably one of the best looking cars of its day. Loved the creased character line up the sides, and the grills looked the best. The car was gorgeous and resembled a smaller Charger look. Not big on the 67 and 68 models, but they were certainly better looking than the Mustangs. Not a Ford guy, but I used to have a 69 Cougar XR7. Sweet car.

[@kevinateah2932]

Owned a 67 xr7 gt back in early 70's. Owned many performance cars since but sure loved that cougar!

[@dbelex]

Had a 70 XR 7 in 1979. Coolest car in my high school parking lot. The girls just loved it. Lol

[@donb782]

Bought 71 Cougar in Sep 70 when I got home from Vietnam. Loved the look and the drive. 2 children and 2 dogs later had to trade it for a damn station wagon

[@markgorski4996]

Like the Mustang the first generation Cougar was and always will be the best looking of all the body styles. Many years ago I had the opportunity to buy a restored 69 Cougar XR7 but had to let it pass because I didn't have the $$$$. That still bothers me. I loved that car.

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[@yankeetraveler1118]

First generation was by far my favorite, and I missed out on a couple chances to buy one back in the early eighties. Second generation and then the sixth and seventh generation cars are high on my list as well. The eighth is not even worthy of the name. I never owned the one I wanted, but I owned it's spiritual successor an '82 Mercury Capri 5.0 and I also owned a huge '78 Cougar. Loved them both for opposite reasons.

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[@stevew8486]

The first generation is my favorite. I've got a 1967 Cougar XR7 Dan Gurney Special.

[@johnpitts9836]

I have always love the Mercury car's. And the Cougar is a hot one.👍

[@green2398]

I have owned 2 Cougars. My first Cougar was a 1970 XR7. Blue with a white vinyl top, white interior, 351 Cleveland. My 2nd Cougar was a 1968. Gold w/black vinyl top, 302 motor. Would love to own one again.

[@genefortney9133]

My buddy bought a 68 Cougar brand new, was a real beauty! It had a 302, Cobra Kit solids and 4 barrel carb with 3 on the floor. Great fun to drive and quick too!

[@timothyokane9710]

What you couldn't mention the Cougar Eliminator?,wasn't their a Dan Gurney option available on the "First" generation also.

[@jimlubinski4731]

Eliminator didn't come out until 1969. There was a Dan Gurney option on the 1967 and 1968.

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[@77cordobaguy]

When I was a kid in 1971 my dad bought a 4-year-old 67 Mercury Cougar XR-7. Seafoam green with black interior. The car was traded in on a 1973 Dodge Coronet Crestwood wagon in December 1972. If we only knew back then what those cars would be worth. Back in the day they were just old cars.

[@ezerod1858]

When I was in the middle school, I have a math teacher who have a 67' Cougar and she was a hot chick too. The best part was when she do a burnout when leaving the school on Fridays. I never learn math but that was the best class of math I ever have in my live.

[@jdrancho1864]

Pauline Trigere (tree-shaire), Franco-American fashion designer mainly active in the Fifties and Sixties. Died 2002 age 93.

[@danhollatz5944]

I had a 1970 Cuger with a 351 Cleveland, God Damn I miss it!

[@tommythomason6187]

I remember thinking the mid-to-late 1980s Cougars being very good looking. There was also a car called the Wildcat, I think. Don't know if it was Mercury, or not, but a friend had one with an awesome engine. It had a, "Plain Jane," family car appearance, but it was Mr. Hyde under the hood.

[@feduncan]

My first car was a '68 Cougar. I bought it in 1978 while in High School. 😎

[@rufuspalmer4855]

I’ve owned multiple Cougars but my 1973 Q code is by far my favorite

[@rovervitesse1985]

Always preferred the cougar to the mustang. My dad had a 71 xr7 back in the 70ties. No car he ever had got worse mileage haha

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[@johnmiller5679]

My first car was a 1968 Cougar snd my third car was a 1969 Cougar. The 69 was much much better. The 68 had a 302 4-wheel drum breakers and a C4 transmission. The 69 had a 351 Windsor, front wheel disc breaks and an FMX transmission. And I loved the 69 looks much better.

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[@dennismclark14]

A friend of mine had a cougar eliminator.it was an awesome car he let me drive it,an I'm telling you that it was so powerful that all you had to do to do a burnout was stomp on the gas pedal. That Cobra jet motor was soooo fun.!!

[@mikeymac0]

The first-gen, in my opinion, was the best, I owed a 1967 with the 289 it was painted competition orange, pretty sure that was not the correct color for the car, I got it when I was in college in the early '90s. And of course, being young and dumb I sold it and have wished every since then that I still had it. Cars like these unfortunately will never be built again everything now has to be an eco box.

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[@tk-fn8ml]

had a 1969 cougar, loved it, wish I still had it.

[@charlesdiecastgarage]

The ‘67 Cougar is one of my favorite cars since I was a kid. My dad had a friend that bought one and I remember coming home from school and seeing them turning wrenches on it almost everyday. Today I still excited when I see one and it is one of my favorite Hot Wheels to customize. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@travisscheppele2600]

I have a 1967 cougar I bought 2 years ago and It runs like a gem. I love thay friggin car

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[@ryanmuir6338]

I liked the way that even small block Cougars had the reinforced shock towers that only big block Mustangs had

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[@TheTransAm2002]

My first car was a 1967 Mustang Fastback that resembled the 68 Bullet. My friend had a 67 Cougar lime green. It was a great looking car. I like the Cougar better than the stang except for the 67/68 Mustang Fastback.

[@rager1969]

When I was a kid, I thought it was a cool car, even though it was an old car (it had been out for 10 years, give or take). The hidden front lights and sequential rear turn signals made it stand out.

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[@289hipo]

First car I owned with a V-8 was a 67: 289, C-4 trans, Motorcraft 4300 4-bbl. Also the one I got my 1st speeding in, 130mph in a 55mph zone☹

[@edwardmylnychuk5774]

the 67 cougar was the first new car i ever bought and i loved the car but the sequential taillights were a problem, i had to carry extra bulbs with me all the time as the bulbs would always burn out in the back lights, and like someone below said, the mercury cars always had a better build quality to them than fords. the grand marquis is another fine example of this.

[@CJColvin]

The first gen Cougar will always be my favorite.

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[@CJColvin]

@@ThisOldCarChannel The first Gen Cougars from 67 to 70 are definitely the real muscle cars while the 71 and up models are just personal luxury coupes.

[@timmcclannahan8309]

I do miss my 67

[@frankalderson9252]

They 1968 has always been my dream car. I've owned a1978 RX7 a 1986 and my favorite a 1985 RX7 turbo coupe with a 5 speed. Miss that car. So a 68 with a standard trani would be my dream come true.

[@markreed171]

I love my first gen Cougar XR7, brought her home from California in 1996. Factory AC, 4 spd, rust free survivor, never driven in a rainy day, ever.

[@ManiaMusicChannel]

Without a doubt the 1st gen was the best, especially that very first design 👍🏽

[@captaindew3106]

a few months ago before when I was leaving a parking lot at Wal-Mart a guy drove in a old fresh classic clean up 1968 Cougar in Maroon Red color hardtop I talk to him about what he packing under the hood but I did heard it had a manual 4spds Hurst Shifter and he told it got a 351 Cleveland 4V V-8 under the hood. I Told him them Mercury were made better than the Ford's he agrees with me Mercury are always better than Ford's.

[@jamesrobert4106]

The blue 1970 is outright stunning.

[@Carlito-Fxwg]

Yes it is, a Gentleman's hotrod...Way higher line car...I have always been a Fan of Mercury.

[@markbergthold6181]

67 is my fav. My dad worked for Ford Asrosoace in Newport Beach, he & my mom attended a private unveiling of the 67 Cougar at a hotel. A live cougar lay on the roof of a white Cougar. I have owned a 72 Cougar, an 88, and a 93.

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[@Andrew-sv6zq]

Love the 1st gen. Always thought that gen looked the best. Plus I love convertibles.

[@benleone5800]

Been driving my 1969 XR-7 Since 1976! What a car!!! 42 years of happiness!!!

[@RobinMilton-ex5tg]

My first two cars were cougars 1967+68, both had 289 engines bucket seats, auto matic on the floor, never owned a ford sence, but if l ever do, that is what l would be looking for again, very stylish car.

[@TheOne-ex8cs]

That's a very special car the last year of the body style to. My favorite cougar was the 1970 Cougar when I was a kid I thought it was a spaceship because I seen it at night with the backlight on and the hideaways down I was baffled I couldn't believe it. I have on the 1969 XR7 and the 1970 base cougar which I own now. Needs to be restored though 😃👍

[@ThisOldCarChannel]

70 was my Fav too! Thanks for watching and the comment The One! We can't tell who subscribes or who doesn’t, but we hope you did!

[@TheOne-ex8cs]

@@ThisOldCarChannel I'm happy you reminded me I just did. 😃👍

[@dannyg6592]

My best friend in high school had a 1968 Cougar XR7. Dark green, black vinyl top, black leather interior. 302 with 4 barrel and dual exhaust. Fully loaded with a stunning wood dash filled with instruments. It was a gorgeous car and we had more way fun in that Cougar than should be allowed. Thanks for the memories!

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[@danielpoole1494]

I had 67 xr7 Black keystone mags 4 barrel carb. my favorite car of all time back then stangs were a dime a dozen

[@OLDS98]

Thank you for the effort in the video. The footage was nice to see. Looking forward to the future parts of the Mercury Cougar story. I liked the ones from 1977-1979, and some of the 80's models, the last general. They were nice when equipped with digital clusters and those cloth interiors.

[@ThisOldCarChannel]

As Always....Thanks OLDS98!

[@dinoallbaugh2050]

great video! I worked at a dealership (Village Lincoln Mercury in 1967. my job was to deliver new cars to several dealers in the area a customer ordered a fully equipped Cougar big block etc. i almost got fired for smoking the tires pulling out of the driveway ! it was fast!!

[@ThisOldCarChannel]

Ha! To be young again!! I was 17 years old in 1981 and was a car porter at a Chevy dealership. At the end of the day we had to drive the Corvettes to the back. Just like you I smoked the tires and was WARNED. Thanks for watching and the comment Dino! We can't tell who subscribes or who doesn’t, but we hope you did!

[@ChargerusPrime]

I had the chance to buy a 68. I'm a Mopar man through and through, but a cougar is the only Ford product I'd ever buy.

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[@my1vice]

My '70 still runs strong. Owned it since '85.

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

Had a friend who had a 67,Sweet. I am partial to the X-ray-7 with a 428 👍👍🤔

[@marcosuavito6881]

Gen 1 Cougar is my favorite car of all time.

[@robertdragoff6909]

I like front end treatment of the 1970 model. Incidentally, the Cougar was a much better car than the Mustang. Years ago I was a coworker and her boyfriend bought a Mustang to restore but decided to get a Cougar instead. Not so much for the quality but mostly for the space as the Cougar was roomier

[@ThisOldCarChannel]

I agree! That front end is nice!

[@jacksunstone8771]

Only Ford I've ever liked. Well, except maybe for the GT40.

[@turbomustang84]

I bought my Sister's 68 cougar then sold it to my father and then got it back years later . Loved that car .... Should never have sold it

[@billwrinkle9662]

I had a 1972 Mercury Cougar (all white with a red interior) when I was in my 20s. In my whole life, I've only had one car accident that was my fault, and it was in that Cougar. I rear-ended a Mustang, of all things. The Mustang was fine, but the nose of the Cougar dipped when I slammed on the brakes and the grille hit flush on the bumper in front of me. It crushed the front end. I spent an entire summer in my dad's garage rebuilding the front end of that Cougar from junk-yard parts. Good memories, really. I personally like the second generation of Cougar better than the first generation (although I liked the first generation convertible best). The second generation looks beefier and more muscular than the first generation.

[@ThisOldCarChannel]

A Mustang? LOL... Thanks for watching and the comment Bill!

[@jamespoteat9361]

When I was in college I fully restored a 67 Cougar at my Dads body shop. Unfortunately I traded it in on a 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

[@billyclub9733]

Was always more of a GM person but the early Cougar was an amazing machine! Funny how it went from sister to the Mustang to sister to the Thunderbird

[@jackdarbyshire5888]

Always did and always will think the Cougar looked sharper and meaner than a Mustang, my friend had a black i think a 68 and we'd go around booze cruisin' ✌😎

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[@michelleleeginger5225]

That was awesome, can't wait for the following installment ❣️❣️❣️

[@guadalahonky4002]

1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator is my favorite mark of all. The wooden auto shift handle in the 1970 Eliminator is also found in the 1970 Shelby Mustang.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Another GREAT vid!!! 👍👍

[@HEYBERT1984]

Not a ford guy but i would love to own a XR7 cougar. Thx for the vid

[@timkis64]

great cars.especially loved the 69 front end.

[@richardb7977]

I had a 68 cougar and a 72 XR-7. Both were great cars for when I owned them.

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