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[@70brine]

As a 51 year old dude, I hope you buy that Cougar, Randy. I for one enjoy those older cars you buy that were once common, but now uncommon to see. That’s content I really enjoy.

[@wollver2072]

Anyone would

[@nelsonmcfarland4168]

I like the video when they are together.

[@tonyarc9455]

SAME! I bought a 2002 Odyssey. Its been a fun running project car!

[@eastcoast9549]

Randy that Cougar is a rare model these days. I haven't seen one in a very long time. It's a beautiful classic.

[@JO-ku1uc]

Wow, that Cougar brought back some memories. They were very popular when first released as they had radically different styling than the boxy cookie cutter designs common at that time. I still think they are stylish, and with so many being on the road at one time, you hardly see one anymore. Randy, you have to save this one from the crusher!!

[@richardzirk6935]

Love the Cougar, brings back many memories of time long forgotten.

[@jamesireland9188]

Have been missing you and Mike's collab always funny and enjoyable to watch you two together. Can tell you guys are real friends have a good weekend and a Happy Easter Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

I think that Couger could be made healthy again, love it guys. 😎👌👍🤞

[@-Barracuda-426]

Coeuöegar

[@nathankim7664]

Let's go Randy!!! Another AWESOME video with MWM!!! I hope you win the Cougar, that's worth featuring on the channel!!!

[@jeffpayne1714]

That Cougar brought back a ton of good memories! In high school I had an 84 with the 5.0 liter V8. It wasn’t an HO but for what it was it did move. It was enough for a dopey high school kid. I had bought it as a total loss the only straight panels on it were the roof and deck lid. It was dark gray with gray interior. I got rid of those awful Michelin TRX tires and wheels and had a set of American Racing Corvette knock off wheels. It had a body kit and dark tinted windows. I gave it to my brother in-law in 91 when I got an 89 GMC truck.

[@AVC-Works]

1:17 Randy! Look at that gorgeous Ford Ranger! She looks sweet!

[@jonathankent5898]

I hope you end up with that Cougar. I enjoy seeing you pick up these older, underappreciated cars and putting them back on the road!

[@DanT271]

Definitely Rachel ❤ I graduated in '89 those Cougers/Thunderbirds were everywhere I absolutely love that generation

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

That Cougar is actually a nice car that needs a little TLC. Hope you get it. I had one it was an 87 with the 3.8 that would give me 33 mpg on the highway. If you look those cars up they still bring some money too.

[@emeyer6963]

Had an 87 with the 5.0 and it would get 28-30 on the highway.Engine barely turning over in overdrive at 70 mph.Miss that car

[@JoshB550]

Great stuff as always and really enjoying when you and Mike are together

[@tmdillon1969]

In HS my buddy's mom got one of these Cougars after her Oldsmobile Omega blew up. Quite the upgrade! My fundie brother distributed those Chick Publications rags when we lived together. Boxes and boxes all over the dining room. Very grim stuff.

[@Trance88]

Good luck getting that Cougar! It seems to have some serious potential!

[@danielsiminski5878]

I LOVE the old Cougar!!!! Just a sweet car!

[@IxAMxABU]

Have to say the Cougar & Thunderbird models of that time were some of the best designed cars of that era. Love to see these old-school charmers on your channel. Glad to see Mike back too.

[@sarahandgaryburgess604]

Great to see you guys together again, great video

[@soelenny]

Together you make the video fun to watch, guys . Hope you get the car , Randy

[@mexicanspec]

Randy, that generation Thunderbird was sold in Mexico with the 3.8L engine and a 5 speed manual. I have seen a manual in the 1987/1988 model Cougar.

[@focus82grothm]

Great episode 😊👍 Congratulations with the Cougar 😊🎉

[@JerrysEdits]

Ayy lessgo new video and love to see mike 🔥

[@JorgeGonzalez-gb5im]

i want to see the Cougar on the channel for sure

[@Sedan57Chevy]

There's something charming about the old American cars- even the slow, run of the mill economy cars of the 80s and 90s. There was just a level of simplicity that's admirable when compared to modern machines. I'd bet that Cougar was owned by an older person from new, they passed away and the car sat, and then a grandkid or nephew or something ended up with the car and drove it for a few months before it got parked.

[@garylyddan849]

Love this episode!!! Always enjoy Mike too

[@gregoryreffitt7957]

I think the Cougar was garage kept. It is too nice inside to have been out in the sun and weather much. Can't figure out the paint though unless a tree it was put under did the paint damage.

[@markbell1127]

I love when Mike joins you

[@rockb]

Finally, Randy and Mike!!

[@lilibethdoherty295]

The 86 Cougar only needs intake gaskets, they are Failure Prone at the rear coolant passages for some reason.

[@NoahClay6]

Seriously hope you could get that BMW and that Mercury Randy! Those 2 are pretty sweet actually and the interior of that Cougar will always be awesome in red. Nice to see another IAA walk around after its been a bit and seeing some of this variety of cars. Always look forward to your videos.👍

[@bk_goatkim679]

Great walkaeoynf with MWM! Happy bday to him! Love the joy you guys have and the serous Mike can bring! Excited for the caddy! Love it!

[@fluffy1346]

Always enjoy watching @Auto Action Rebuild and @Monkey Wrench Mike 🙏😇

[@captaininsano2777]

The egr valves on those old 3.8 v6 engines would get gummed up often. Cause the engine to run rough.

[@clarenceely5246]

It's good to see the team back together again

[@christineleonard2036]

Love the Cougar Randy. Hope you win it!

[@jonathanbuffy3522]

That would be cool to see that cougar back on the road and fixed up I remember my uncle had a blue one like that in the early 90s

[@davidbowman9494]

Randy,, I had a 83 Cougar, same body style, had the 5.0 in it. Prior owner even put the 5.0 badges on the front fenders. Had a decent hit on the front end, I had to replace the header panel, bumper and cover. The duel cats collapsed so I took them out, hollowed them out and put it all back together. A cheap Maco paint job and the car looked decent and I drove it for a few years. Had to replace the crank shaft position sensor, but over all it was a pretty cool car. With the clear exhaust, it actually had some get up and do. I would buy another if e could.

[@outmybitness]

That Mercedes though 😂 you could feel the struggle haha😂😂

[@cw1714]

Love the cougar. Had one and 2 head gaskets. Those chicks booklet I’ve found in cars too. Some of the funniest/messed up content reads of my life.

[@TakeoMack]

Once again Randy from the Atari's to your love of wiring...we really are 2 ok a kind, friend! I need to meet you before I die buddy!

[@locotrucker46]

That cougar is awesome

[@hdhfjthdjfughhnghr8315]

the 528i are reliable as hell i got a 2010 one 162k miles still going strong

[@kevinwright1551]

Keep up the great work. Nice job on getting the car.

[@Simplyput3451]

MWM, Happy Birthday young man.

[@lamarc1870]

A good paint job and some TLC would be nice weekend car!

[@ThriftMachine]

Mike is finally out of jail......(how internet rumors start)

[@qq3528]

Great video quality !

[@mexicanspec]

This generation Thunderbird was offered as a 4 door in Mexico. Very few were sold and they are hard to find. I can supply you with the dealer advertisement if you like.

[@locotrucker46]

You really need to buy that cougar. It looks to be in amazing shape.

[@billbowers268]

Remember Randy ! Killer Cougar .

[@djsonic6533]

You guys are such a hoot 😅. I really hope you get that cougar

[@parkcaro]

Randy: It's got that partial vinyl roof... Me: "Landau" Mike: Landau..isn't that what it's called? Me: Yep. Congrats on the Cougar. I think my mom's '87 T-bird had the same digital dash with the 5.0L

[@DavidWeinberg-cm9xd]

The shredded belt on the E430, is probably jammed in the front main seal? Plus engine most likely is locked up, Mike? Good luck.

[@scottdunn4506]

Hope you win that cougar it’s not as nice as the 5.0 one you had on your channel before but it’s still nice you don’t see to many on the road anymore Also hope you and your family have a nice Easter

[@patrick_afca_420]

You should really get that Cougar Randy, would be awesome for the upcoming Power Tour

[@richardkennedy1076]

Ive owned 2 5.0 80’s Cougars miss em both

[@E90_335xi]

Those are the lifters making noise on the 528i had the same issue with my 328xi

[@bilalmehmood334]

Some engine tune up, a fresh paint job and that Cougar will shine like new.

[@thomasfletcher760]

That cougar kinda makes me miss my 85 that I owned about 16 years ago , grey with grey interior , 302 V8 . I noticed the radios haven't changed in the fords right up into the mid 90's 🤣

[@Oyvind88]

Awsome guys🔥

[@gordfoley4760]

That Cougar is awesome. Too bad it's not the 5.0. I had a black 85 thunderbird elan with the red leather interior, loved that car. Head gaskets are a given for sure.😂

[@جميلةاغسطس-ع7ه]

Very nice cougar plz bring it to the channel these are the type of cars we like to review

[@01Elantraaa]

Welcome MWM!

[@reinderkalsbeek4748]

Randy I used to build those cougars and thunderbird in Lorain Ohio

[@rogerkirbythemechanicpipef4953]

I hope ya get that cougar!

[@brian5o]

Jump on that Cougar, Randy. One time, I saw a guy at a gas station near me with an 87 or 88 Cougar, I can't remember and you could see it sitting still without the brake lights on, it rolled back a little bit and then you heard a bit of a rev and it moved forward..... It was a 5-speed manual car!!!! They had them that way from the factory though I bet they were crazy rare and I really, really want one!!!! That Cougar is nice, Randy. Cars like this is why I watch your channel and I bet others feel the same way.

[@TheCoolDave]

Finally, some classics....

[@grimreaper5521]

Love the cougar I had a friend that had a 83 and 92 cougar nice cars

[@steveosgood9182]

the dynamic duo returns for more car auction shenanigans. Try to keep Da Wrench away from any Mercedes, for his own good

[@TheLexusIS250Dude]

Awesome video it's been awhile you guys collaborate. That cougar reminds me of my neighbors he had the same exact year and color but it had only 88k miles on it. I remember when I was a junior in high school he wanted to give it to me. I should of bought it instead I drove a 92 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series. Sadly my neighbor sold his cougar for 3,500 back in 2004. By the way I'm 42 years old will be 43 in August.

[@taylorandsonsgarage]

You guy's should have stopped by when you came to Kansas

[@joeandrews3064]

I love the Mercury

[@bren70ssss94]

The Mercury is very cool .

[@pedroadelino100]

I would rock that E60 all day long,someone took care.The Diesel one is kinda good.

[@johnvickers574]

Randy can you keep an eye out for 1979. F 100 4x4

[@saylorbledsoe]

Love your videos ❤❤

[@mexicanspec]

Phoebe from Friends was a couple of years ahead of me in my high school.

[@locotrucker46]

I like the wheels on the BMW too

[@tomtheraton3058]

Wow this w211 e class is fully optioned 👍

[@bradnoyes7955]

My dad had an 85 Mercury Cougar with the 302. Fun fact the digital odometer couldn't display a 2 in the 100,000's place, so when it rolled over 200,000 miles, it reverted back to 100,000.

[@jeffsimpson9183]

I'm from Asheville North Carolina ever been there

[@camarokurt]

The factory intake was a cold air intake. Those aftermarket ones are Hot Air Intakes.

[@billymcmanus9642]

I'd take that cougar over anything else in that parking lot. Nice fresh coat of paint and new pinstripe & ride all day 👏👏😊

[@dustysnijder9226]

Rachel all day every day 💯💯

[@iufan71]

Ever see tbird turbo coupes at the auto auction?

[@timothykraus7654]

Come on randy fix this old gem up ! Would love to see you use this as your first rebuild to retail !

[@miguelzavala4523]

the headlight on that beemer costs a pretty penny unless you can source it from a junkyard

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Love that cougar. My 85 ltd has the same engine.

[@hambone03]

I love Old school cars

[@damnitdave.]

Legend has it that the car randy abandoned is still sitting there til this day

[@BriggsStratton11]

24:44 Dang, the payloader found the nitrous switch

[@Staple_Mouse]

Please pick up that Cougar! My first car was an 86 Cougar with the 3.8 and it treated me well! Only went through 10 starter solenoids a week, luckily never had a headgasket issue. It was the perfect car for 16 year-old me because I couldn't go fast enough to get in trouble with it!

[@2003cobramustang]

Decent bmw Rachael definitely. Benz mike i hope somebody out bids you. And it’s good to see Mike with you. Cougar might be a Good power tour car lol.

[@peterkwok9608]

I like the Mercury Cougar 😎😎👍👍

[@Bigmatt84]

Rachel all day long 😊

[@AVC-Works]

You mean 2 minutes long 😄

[@williamcap2236]

You need the cougar !

[@erikturner8687]

Cougar all day!

[@Iron_Bronze]

Happy Friday 😁😁😁

[@mikesharp8653]

BMW, Mercedes I stay away from. I've been burned on both brands.. both new. I say hell yes on the Mercury Cougar. Throw a paint job on it. Great for the channel and will look goog on your retail spot when ya get that going!

[@terabyte1695]

You Gotta get that cougar,just gotta