Mercury Cougar - American Muscle Car
An excellent TV show featuring the classic Mercury Cougar. They cover all the classic years, and talk about all the different engines and option packages you could get. Only a couple minor mistakes (they say the that XR-7 package included a 4-speed stick, then show an automatic shifter in one... derrr) but overall a very nice overview of these cars.
1968 Mercury Cougar LED Taillight Comparison.wmv
This is the final chapter in my quest to find the ultimate LED lights for my 1968 Mercury Cougar. The ones that I'm happy with are part number: 1157-R18-T. They are $18.00 ea., but well worth it, as you can see from the video. Even outside, these bulbs really are bright! I almost considered getting their 45 LED light tower bulb (for $25.00 ea), but now, I'm glad I didn't! The company to get these from, is: www.superbrightleds.com.
1968 Mercury Cougar
FEATURES:
•351 Cleveland bored to 400 professionally rebuilt within the last 2,000 miles. Only the best high performance parts throughout the motor. Strong, reliable, smooth power. Hooked up to a Ford C4.
•Car has new U joints, completely rebuilt rear end including gears, new disc brakes all around with all new brake system components, new axle seals and bearing w/new Exhaust system.
•All new suspension components with professionally installed frame connectors (class brand and installation) new heavy duty sway bars in front and rear to modernize cornering.
•Beautiful gun metal gray exterior with black stripes that continue up the rear window and into the interior color scheme.
• Modernized AC system and a New High Performance radiator and overflow tank!
•Every part is completely redone custom interior!
•New wheels Excellent quality Tires!
•Custom, Functional Hood Scoop!
•This is one of the nicest COUGARS on the planet!!
PS-SHES FOR SALE!
Hot Rod City Las Vegas
Contact Info: Steve Levesque-702-331-6400, Cell-213-500-8619
Eddy Levesque-714-900-1289
5115 Dean Martin Dr. #905, Las Vegas, NV 89118
1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe GT 6.5 litre (390 Big Block)
Have had this project for some time now, and don't have the time it deserves to be put into it. This is a very very rare car. Most of the Cougars you may find have the 289 ci V8. This car has the 390 big block -The power is unbelievable.
Back in the day, Ford marketed the Mustang "for the man starting out", the Mercury Cougar was marketed as for "the man who was on his way". (The Thunderbird was marketed for "the man who had arrived") Car is unbelievably powerful, pulls rubber in all 3 gears. I have had the car for a long time, started it several times every year. But it is time to let it go to a good home. This is a numbers matching authentic S code 390 Cougar XR7.
These are unique and beautiful cars.
XR7 Trim Model
Tilt Steering
AM & 8 Track
GT 6.5 Litre
Traction Lock rear end (positrac)
390 was rebuilt high performance
Hardened C6 transmission.
These cars are getting harder and harder to find. Don't miss your chance at owning a rare and unique luxury muscle car. Would trade for a VMAX.
VIN 8F93S569429
8= 1968
F= Built in Dearborne, Michigan
93= XR7 Hardtop
S= 390 4V
569429 = Sequence Number
65B Q 6B 17E A6
Classic Cougar Dataplate Decoder
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VIN 8F93S569429
Door Plate Data 65B Q 6B 17E A6 1 U
Model Year 1968
Assembly Plant Dearborn, Michigan (F)
Body Style XR7, Hardtop (93)
Engine Model 390-4V GT (S)
Sequential Number 69429
Exterior Color Glacier Blue Poly (Q)
Interior Trim Dk. Blue Levant Grain Vinyl and Dk. Blue Leather (6B)
Date Code 17 of May (17E)
District Sales Office Western Provinces (A6)
Axle Ratio/Type 2.75 non-locking (1)
Transmission Model C-6 Automatic (U)
A NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $250.oo threw Paypal with in 24 hours of action ending AND CASH OR BANK CHECK ON PICK UP
Car needs restoration. It needs Exhaust (headers are there) Needs rotors & pads for the front disc brakes. The car runs, but the engine needs a tune up. Car is for sale locally as well. No warranty.
WCCC Open House / Cruise / BBQ / Great Oregon Steam-Up 2011
Every year in August we have an open house at West Coast Classic Cougar. We are based just outside of Salem, Oregon, and have a wrecking yard full of 67-73 Cougars, and a warehouse full of new and used Cougar parts.
It's a two-day event that usually takes place on a Friday and Saturday. On Friday, we have our open house and a small car show. Then in the evening, we cruise over to Silverton for a barbecue at our friend Brian's place in the middle of open farmland. Finally, on Saturday, we attend the Great Oregon Steam-Up at Antique Powerland, located close by our shop in Brooks. This year we had a reserved space for Cougars. There is an endless amount of cool antique machinery to see at this show.
If this event sounds like fun to you, hop in your Cougar and we'll see you next year!
Visit us online at http://www.cougarpartscatalog.com
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Music during "Cruise To Silverton" portion:
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1968 Mercury Cougar
Just got the engine rebuilt, converted to an AOD, and lowered the front end.
1968 Mercury Cougar XR 7 GT STK # 863 *SOLD*
Watch out! There's a rare Cougar on the prowl in Charlotte, NC! This Marti report documented Cougar was purchased with both the XR7 and GT option groups from the factory. It's also an original numbers-matching J Code 390 big block with air conditioning. In the Cougar world it doesn't get much better than this! The XR7 option gave buyers luxurious options such as the custom wood grain dash w/tachometer, overhead console, and interior lighting group. The GT package added power front disc brakes, stiffer suspension, and a Ford 9 Inch rear end as standard equipment. This Cougar is also the correct Augusta Green Metallic with Beige interior color as when it came new. This is a very nicely restored car that is something you don't see every day. Stand out at the next Ford/Mercury car show you attend! Want more details give call today at toll free 1-866-542-8392 or (704) 598-2130 also we welcome visitors to our Charlotte showroom every day.
1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT
1967 XR7 GT. Quick walk around. 390 V8, Black Leather, California car now in IN, For Sale. Leave comments below.
Evolution Performance 68 Cougar
68 Cougar 302ci 5.0 from evolution performance, first ride since we installed the stage 2 custom comp cam, mac long tubes and tune
doing some pulls starting in 2nd and 3rd gear after the stage 2 custom comp cam and mac long tubes install and tune
Two Blue Cougars
1969 Cougar XR7 390 IP 4-speed convertible and 1968 Cougar XR7 302-4v (J code) owned by Jon Morris of Arizona. Two sweet cars that we got a chance to see and talk about with Jon.
West Coast Classic Cougar
Specializing in 1967-73 Mercury Cougar parts, new & used
http://www.cougarpartscatalog.com
(503) 463-1130
COUGAR TEST DRIVE
badassness. this is my 67 cougar xr7. it has a rebuilt 289 .30 over. pretty hot mild cam. 500cfm edelbrock carb. aluminum ford racing intake. rebuilt c4 automatic transmission. turboExhaust made by summit. hedman headers. its running a little rich in this video my step dad says. this is my first car and so far all i learned from cars is from building this beast so i have no clue what running rich sounds like haha. but i know this things kicks pretty hard. havent got a chance to really open her up yet because i still need to break in the motor. theres less than 50 miles on the rebuilt motor and transmission. all the front suspension is done and steering parts are on their way and will be done. found a crack in the shock tower i will need to get welded before alignment but thats not too big of a problem. more videos to come.
