1967 Mercury Cougar Dan Gurney Special
White Exterior
Black Interior
Black Vinyl Top
289 CI V8
Automatic Transmission
Factory A/C
Single Family Ownership from new
Sold new on Septmeber 2nd, 1967 by Caraway Lincoln Mercury of Silsbee, TX
Inherited by original owners daughter in early 1970’s
Documented history with owners books, receipts for restoration and maintenance
Runs and drives very nicely
83,000 Original Miles
The Dan Gurney Special was an option package available for the 1967 Standard (body style 91) and XR7 Cougars. It was also available in 1968 on Standard Cougars only. It was introduced in mid-model year 1967 to promote sales of more Cougars. It consisted of a dress-up package added to the car either from the factory, or the dealership. Lincoln-Mercury advertising said this: It’s Motor Trend Magazine’s “Car of the Year”…with special extras inspired by racing champ Dan Gurney. Plus the unique set of persuasions that put Cougar in a league by itself to start with. Drive something special. Mercury Cougar Dan Gurney Special. Specially equipped with: Turbine wheel covers F70 x 14 wide-oval nylon cord whitewall tires Chromed engine dress-up kit: Chrome air cleaner lid Chrome valve covers Chrome Oil Dipstick Chrome Radiator cap Dan Gurney signature decal Cougar 289 cu. in. V-8 Plus these fine Cougar Features:Concealed headlamps that open – cat-like, at night, Sequential rear turn signals, Foam-padded front buckets, Simulated wood-grain steering wheel, Choice of 16 colors, Pleated vinyl upholstery, Wall-to-wall carpeting, Sound insulation package, Ford Motor Company Lifeguard Design safety features.
