Roush Performance was launched in 1995 as a way for NASCAR legend Jack “Panama Hat” Roush to provide power to the people. Roush Performance got a reputation for making fast ‘n’ loud Mustangs, but they also dabbled in other Fords like the Focus and F-150…but for two years in the early millennium, they built about […]
The first generation Mercury Cougar was a bit more than just an up-market Mustang coupe. It offered a few unique accouterments that were not available on the Mustang (such as pop-up hidden headlights) AND it was only available with V8 power (no wimpy inline-6s for the Cougar). As an additional hidden bonus, today’s Cougar is […]
I hate the idea of buying a 70s land barge American car and then putting a bunch of time/money into restoring it…because they drive terribly can look odd…but getting a 70s land barge that looks awesome AND is in fantastic shape has serious appeal. Let’s just hope the reserve on this “Midnight Chamois” (whatever that […]
The legend of the Shelby Mustang GT350-H Hertz race ready rental cars is an old campfire story among car guys, but a little known fact is that there were a few hundred Mercury Cougar XR7-G (G for Gurney…as in Dan Gurney) rental ready racers built alongside the Shelby Mustangs. This next example is a complete […]
Wrapping up our celebration of the first 5 cars posted to Daily Turismo, coming in at number 5 is the Mercury Cougar XR7 (Now read that again in your best Casey Kasem voice). Find this 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 for sale in New Haven, CT for $18,000 via craigslist. This post is part of DT’s 5th Birthday Celebration. 5 years ago […]
The 30th anniversary gift for a wife is supposed to be diamonds or pearls, but I think that is a total load of DeBeers funded hooey — and anybody who really loves (and is still married to) his cougar after three decades would get her a Mercury. Find this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 offered for $1,750 […]
You all know about Dan Gurney and his magical year of 1967. If not, here’s the short form replay: Dan won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a GT40 with A.J. Foyt (and started the tradition of spraying Campaign in the winners circle) and a week later won the Belgian Grand Prix in an […]
Check out this 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7 with only 58k miles on the clock, here on eBay bidding for $2,325 reserve-not-met with auction ending on Saturday.
Check out this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 here on eBay bidding for $8,100 reserve-not-met located in Mountain Home, AR with bidding ending on Saturday.
The Mercury Cougar offered buyers a premium Mustang experience when new, but years later the Cougars offer the same Mustang chassis in a package that isn’t quite as ubiqutous for less money. What you do get is the same access to a huge collection of aftermarket repro parts, immense knowledge base (you won’t be the […]