I think this is by far your best custom restauration yet. All elements together make this one really really specials. Colour, wheels, finish, details. All of it. Thank you!
@paulkita5 жыл бұрын
This is why I come here. That paint job is absolutely stunning!
@cthlhu4 жыл бұрын
This turned out absolutely beautiful... looks like it rolled right out of a 70s movie... just has a nice gritty look. Fantastic.
@erics84205 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly impressed and flabbergasted the paint looks absolutely amazing. Truly worthy of it's own diorama display.
@PaulB196775 жыл бұрын
My family couldn't afford these little luxuries when we were kids, but I hope to fix that now as an adult, and reliving my second childhood. Thanks for the great hints and inspiration.
@danaglass53945 жыл бұрын
Have this car in much worse condition, found it this way 40 plus years ago. Love this restoration.
@chrissharp50735 жыл бұрын
Your tireless efforts have certainly paid off when you wheeled out a rather deflated and tired ol' Couger. Loved the finish. Well done and thank you for sharing.
@stillkicken20075 жыл бұрын
Grandma's car looks awesome , great color. Keep up the good work.
@silviaduck31765 жыл бұрын
One of your best custom restos definitely. Simple, realistic just beautiful!
@robsnyder5525 жыл бұрын
Color is perfect for an unassuming sleeper. Very nicely done. There's something oddly satisfying about watching the caustic soda bubble up in the hot water.
@TCBProductions775 жыл бұрын
The paint job just looks so much more real than others, the paints created it's own shadows which works so well
@waynetemplar21835 жыл бұрын
I had a Cougar once - still waiting for her to call me back
@MatchboxGarage5 жыл бұрын
😄😐
@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS5 жыл бұрын
🤣
@anthonyteaia86985 жыл бұрын
Wow, really gave this car a authentic look. Beautiful
@michaelmccue725 жыл бұрын
Great work Rob, I think you absolutely nailed the look you were going for!
@kathoakes9295 жыл бұрын
You should be proud of this it's beautiful. Never mind Aunt Sally I would go anywhere in this car on a Sunday. Love it!
@wesleymcnamer16665 жыл бұрын
This one brought back some memories. My first car was a 1969 cougar and I wish To this day I still had it. The paint was royal blue and really rough but it did have both doors. I mowed a lot of yards and did all kinds of odd jobs to save up and buy the car for a grand total of 800.00, which was a lot of money for a 16 year old kid back then. Ran like a top. Never had to do anything to it. I'm 58 years old now so that's been one or two days ago. Lol. Keep up the good work, wes
@markevans12105 жыл бұрын
nice job again still watching your older videos
@scottgm3215 жыл бұрын
I really like the rustic look of this. The wheels are perfect for it too. Great job.
@tonhaogarageramos92655 жыл бұрын
Excellent restoration Matchbox Mercury cougar very very Nice 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@timstoys14 жыл бұрын
Those wheels suit that 100% , what a great makeover!
@stephaniewright43363 жыл бұрын
Aunt Sally needs to give me a ride to the grocery! Love that paint finish.🤩
@randolfoarturo87435 жыл бұрын
BEUTIFULL JOB PINT STOP RED AND BLACK PARRILLA Y GRIS CILBIN GOOD JOB
@jcetrangelo5 жыл бұрын
Excellent detail, I love how realistic it looks. Great paintwork!
@chickapey5 жыл бұрын
wow... this was a huge accomplishment. Your talent is growing!
@CCH84875 жыл бұрын
That car came back to life. Great job, Rob. Regards. 😊
@twycediecast5 жыл бұрын
Man I love this one. This is my kind of style, everyday cars. That is every grandmother’s car that is 25 years old with 15K miles on it. Great job.
@ZGryphon5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That first-generation Cougar was a sharp-looking car (later generations, not so much), and that paint looks great. You're right, it does make the model look like a slightly-aged brass casting.
@SockyNoob4 жыл бұрын
So much detail in this one! Came out great. The metal coming through definitely would be fitting for a slightly aged grandma car.
@UncleWillie5 жыл бұрын
I had a crappy day. It was nice to sit down and see a new video is up. Turned out nice.
@MatchboxGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.
@johnahola35025 жыл бұрын
You out did yourself with the color, great resoration
@OutlawSpeedShop20015 жыл бұрын
Aunt Sally’s Sunday church ride is nice. Something I would steal and rip around town in! :)
@MatchboxGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith
@leondj1635 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s really awesome looking Rob the color sits really well and the interior looks like real leather
@charlesconnell80515 жыл бұрын
Fyi mercury is still making cars. I'm a big ford fan. I love what you did to this cougar. LOVE IT😁
@JS-19835 жыл бұрын
Awesome paintjob, like the factory-style wheels and those big taillights painted in. Very good-looking car 😎
@vibing_positive_feels4 жыл бұрын
I remember my stepdad restored a 68 cougar xr7 gave it to my mom as an anniversary gift. He painted it gold.
@diecastsheriff8174 жыл бұрын
You nailed this casting!
@pedrodelacabra18555 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite castings. Looks cool.
@robw50885 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Cougar...one of my favorite cars and castings!!
@ConstantinoR-ss9bn5 жыл бұрын
The color and rims and tires are spot on for this car great job!
@darahdoyle31765 жыл бұрын
Easily my favourite of your projects, just beautiful. I want it!
@chillwill89645 жыл бұрын
This restoration has character. I love what you did with this one. This takes me back down memory lane. Another awesome restoration
@josephbartolome99205 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I like when the car doesn't get the primer coat. The raw metal beneath gives a lovely texture to it. Beautiful result there!
@RynoDBones5 жыл бұрын
I did stuff like that to some of my cars...”Crash-Up Derby” was loads of fun. Some just went faster after a whack with the hammer, too. My dad was very disappointed in me. Haha
@hugoferriz81915 жыл бұрын
What a reborn, Rob! Beautiful model and great result. Love your sense of humor ("it doesn't roll very well" 😂😂). Greetings, keep on your excellent jobs and thanks for the chance to win any of this cars 👍
@davebeat5 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal work on this one.
@uncledonnytv71522 жыл бұрын
I love how the paint turned out
@Cotton_Candy_Kaiju5 жыл бұрын
I really love the less flashy look you went with!
@film49uk5 жыл бұрын
Well what a transformation from a broken down shell of a car to the final finished product ...and Yes the paint work came out very nice indeed
@toddbonin69264 жыл бұрын
I had upwards of 50 matchbox cars as a kid. They were the only toy I ever wanted. I had one just like this. I didn’t think I was going to like the color, but it turned out nice.
@kelticpaddler5 жыл бұрын
Nice one Rob. The wheels are a stunning choice and the paint/finish....well, truly sublime 😉
@malcolmmacdonald39925 жыл бұрын
Wow Rob! Quite special this one - beautiful work!
@Bulten19734 жыл бұрын
Professional ! Perfect choice of color and wheels.
@carlosferrigno98525 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! It's mine !!!!!!!!!
@urideamabal5 жыл бұрын
Cougar Sally? 👵 I had an aunt Sally. She did drive some sweet rides, too. Nice work. 👍
@matthewblasi44895 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous color, great work
@PSMIGGA5 жыл бұрын
Another great video . Love the colour , brings out the curves around the arches . The wheels are a perfect choice 👍🏻
@ashleybrampton48545 жыл бұрын
Love the paint and the wheels really suit the style of the car , looks like proper hub caps .. 👍🏻🤓
@DEmma19725 жыл бұрын
Wheels look great on this. Wasnt a fan of the body colour but the highlights are spot on (and probably your best yet) and it makes the body colour work really well. Nice job
@chrisharrison65325 жыл бұрын
What a job real good finish only due to the preparation and the correct amount of paint.
@DrewsCustomDiecastDrewMSmith5 жыл бұрын
My second favorite Ford car next to the 67 Mustang fastback. Stellar job Rob. I absolutely love it.
@ronthesage27515 жыл бұрын
Spectacular job 👏 you did an amazing job. Love the paint!
@anthraxallen87065 жыл бұрын
It looks fantastic! The color is great and the detail is on point
@LaRue2465 жыл бұрын
Waoo... Please pick me as the winner. Love the shadows the paint makes.
@DT99race5 жыл бұрын
"Doesn't really roll well" and "The tow hook is still in place, so it can't be all bad", LOL 😆 Turned out great, nice details 👍😎
@seansabhaois5 жыл бұрын
Amazing transformation 🙂👌 One of Detroit's finest...
@vehiculosescala16465 жыл бұрын
You left the Mercury better than new, greetings friend
@hestheMaster5 жыл бұрын
Previous owner needs a little anger management ! Aunt Sally should be very pleased Rob. A definite keeper!😍
@happinessstan15 жыл бұрын
Stunning finish. The wheels really suit this car. Well done Rob
@brianartillery5 жыл бұрын
When the Ford Capri was marketed in America, it was done so as the 'Mercury Capri'. It seems like 'Mercury' became Ford's marketing name for imported vehicles, such as Ford vehicles not originally made for the U.S. market; or vehicles they were unsure of the potential sales of. The irony with the Capri was that it was designed by the same bloke who designed the Ford Mustang, Philip Clark. Your finished custom? It's a thing of beauty. Love it.
@Juan_Doooh5 жыл бұрын
Thats a great looking Cougar. Nice job, I’ve always hated the tow hook, huge improvement without it.
@robby0625 жыл бұрын
Great job! These were almost as prone to lost doors as were the number 22 Pontiac Grand Prixs were. The wheels are a good match!
@cutrockr-diecastracing27735 жыл бұрын
One of my fav cars growing up. Turned out beaut. Cheers
@leecollins54795 жыл бұрын
Best car yet! Looks great in this colour
@darrylzierlein95635 жыл бұрын
Wow, thats a car to sit and look at,beautiful job,👍
@raydoyonful5 жыл бұрын
I like this casting, great wheel choice!
@KrisH-kp9vx5 жыл бұрын
Love the detail and especially the hub caps!
@bookdork5 жыл бұрын
Great finish. I was a little unsure how it would look but it looks great in the final reveal.
@robertshemory35415 жыл бұрын
Excellent paint and tires 😎👍👍👍
@oliverhaz45495 жыл бұрын
Great job..i really like the choice of color..absolutely brilliant..👌
@bigboy97065 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I love how the color turned out
@barryshackson40055 жыл бұрын
100% excellent job done Rob, love it 👍👍👍👍
@manofthehour68562 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! The best enhancement was the wheel choice. The turbine-style wheel covers are classic and suit it perfectly. Perhaps "Aunt Sally's Sunday Driver", but this is spot on. Two suggestions for future videos: 1) even after turning the sound up on youtube and my computer, the narration is very soft spoken and barely a whisper....inaudible at points 2) fill in the tow hook gap in the rear bumper with filler, and then respray the base silver, or otherwise black and cover the grille and bumpers with chrome pen. Well done! Thanks.
@arjnsdca5 жыл бұрын
Great job. I really like the interior and Taillights
@sharkymcgee68925 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant!! It does look like a brass casting. Never seen anything like that before. Almost has a "Steampunk" look to it. Love it!! As always, fine job, well done!!
@amd65705 жыл бұрын
Perfect choice on the wheels 👍🏼
@mudrew705 жыл бұрын
Another great job Rob, love the colour
@mtuite61445 жыл бұрын
Paint turned out great
@ronaldlapointe12195 жыл бұрын
Always satisfying looking at your video Rob, Great job! 👍
@kumakendo5 жыл бұрын
Man you polished that thing so well you could have left it bare metal and called it a day! Hi hope that I’m lucky enough to win this one! 👍🏽
@k.n.o.35585 жыл бұрын
I love how this turned out! I am glad you found doors and wheels. A marked improvement!🙂
@davidneilson35085 жыл бұрын
The car turned out awesome love the brass like patina 👍👍😊
@MatchboxResurrection5 жыл бұрын
That paint is fantastic mate Looks great
@hutchcraftcp5 жыл бұрын
I've known two people who owned late 1960's Cougars. One was a older neighbor lady who had a celery green one. The wheels looked surprisingly similar to the ones you put on your model. The other person was a class mate. His was white with a hounds tooth check black and white vinyl top.
@martindaredare5 жыл бұрын
Nice rob , looks like paint shading, great finish
@mattridge59865 жыл бұрын
Got to be 1 of your best jobs. Love it.
@gavinabdul77625 жыл бұрын
Nice job Roberto. Looks like it could of come from the factory like this. Love the wheels.
@frankhays82215 жыл бұрын
Nice job buddy looks great thanks for sharing buddy keep up the good work bud 😎👍👍👍
@fijack42905 жыл бұрын
Nice job as always, Rob.
@bmwe61530d5 жыл бұрын
Very nice,one of your best creations.👍
@ThaKillerKlown5 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic custom. Gotta love those Cougars! Eventually, I gotta win one right! lol