Vehicle Description
1970 Mercury Cougar, Rare "Houndstooth" edition.The introduction of
the Cougar finally gave Mercury its own "pony car". Slotted between
the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird, the Cougar was the
performance icon and eventually the icon for the Mercury name for
several decades. 1970 was the last year of the first generation
Cougar.Original inside and out including the elegant vinyl top. Has
"M" code 351 Cleveland engine, power drum brakes and automatic
transmission. Many new parts including Crager SS wheels with BF
Goodrich tires, there's even a matching spare. Sequential
taillights and covered headlights help make this car alluring as
well as high performance.Top end/heads and manifolds machined heads
have hardened seats, new carburetor, and electronic ignition.New
Heater BoxHeater CoreWater PumpRecored Radiator (3 Core)New
carpetHeadlinerFront Seat Cushion/PadsNew "Houndstooth" Material
Front Bottom SeatsNew BrakesBrake SpringsBrake DrumsBrake
LinesMaster CylinderWheel CylinderPower BoosterNew Taillight
BezelsBadgingCrager SS WheelsBF Goodrich TiresNew Gas TankNew
ExhaustShocksRear Leaf SpringsUpdated Electronic Sequential Flasher
Kit�Pauline Trigere French born American fashion designer
commissioned to design a special edition trim package. Now known as
the "Houndstooth" Cougar. The vinyl roof and matching interior came
in to colors black and gold or black and white. Original owner's
manual with dealership stamp and signature. Incredible original
with superb level of detail. Runs and drives extremely well.
