The first generation Mercury Cougar was a pony car that slotted between the Mustang and the Thunderbird in Ford's lineup. The Cougar was built on the Mustang platform, but it could be optioned with a fairly potent lineup of V8 engines. Today's example might not have started off as a 428 cobrajet powered monster, but it has been restored and modified into a beast. Find this 1970 Mercury Cougar Restomod offered for $15,000 in Charlotte, NC via craigslist.
This Cougar has been given a serious restoration and modification to the tune of $25k according to the seller. It looks great in the photographs, but the difference between an amateur restoration and well done profession job can be huge in a classic restomod -- this sort of car requires an in person inspection.
Under the hood is a 351W V8, good for something in the 350 horsepower range given the sellers specs. The AOD 4-speed automatic transmission mated to a 4.11 spool rear end should make for some fantastic drag slip times, but could be a problem for any freeway driving.
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Cool restomod and it gets bonus points now for being born of an orphaned brand.
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ReplyDeleteHmmm..,,,so the disguise made Putin a foot and ½ taller
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