Vehicle Description
This 1969 Mercury Cougar mixes style, V8 power, vintage
distinction, and proper investments in a desirable cruising
package. So rarely will you find a classic coupe that lets you
stand out instantly that's also priced so affordably.
The Cougar certainly has an attractive big cat swagger. The styling
is Mustang-sized, but it's a little more sophisticated - from the
sporty body crease sweeping the profile, to the hidden headlights
that were definitely more Lincoln than Ford. A few extra dollops of
chrome, including the hallmark sequential tail lights with their
chrome surrounds. So this car manages to look both sporting and
elegant at the same time. The Medium Lime certainly looks right for
this dual premium and sporty role that the Cougar represented. It
has a good shine and a golden glow. Plus, a well-done black vinyl
roof is the ideal way to announce a 1960s upper-class machine, and
there are even the pinstripes to match. The whole package is
nothing too fancy that you'll be too nervous to drive it, which is
good, because this Cougar retains a sharp look that's ready to be
shown off.
All the black accenting of the exterior gets you ready for the full
black interior. Mercury built these with a leather interior, and
the front buckets were plush units with wide headrests. So since
this one retains such an original style, there's still an instant
feeling of premium the moment you sit in the driver's seat. A
center console, three-spoke steering wheel, round gauges, and all
that wood trim - it's the perfect blend of luxury and performance.
Detail lovers will marvel at how clean and complete the whole
package is. So it even impresses in the little things, like the
working AM radio and courtesy lights.
Power for the big cat comes from a 351 cubic-inch V8. It's a
perfect fit in the Cougar's engine bay and gives the car stout
performance without the big block weight. The presentation is quite
stock but with the bright look of a proper investment. In fact, we
have a receipt file documenting over $4k invested in 2019. This
includes a ton of the fundamentals, like a carburetor overhaul, new
electronic ignition, new fuel sending unit, radiator
flush/inspection, new master cylinder, and a new exhaust. So it's a
well-done motor that fires up readily, and the three-speed
automatic transmission was serviced at the same time to make sure
it shifts smoothly. Plus, power steering, power brakes, front
discs, and wide BF Goodrich T/As help deliver an easy driving total
package worthy of the Cougar name.
The sale comes complete with the original warranty card, owner's
manual, and a full breakdown of recent maintenance. It makes for
the affordable classic coupe with a ton of premium flair. Call
today!!!