The signs were becoming clear as early as 1970, when special options styled by fashion designer appeared, a -patterned and matching upholstery, available together or separately. More information on this model is available. As part of the model shift, the replaced the slow-selling Ford Elite. For 1985, the interior underwent a complete redesign, with new door panels and dashboard; a redesigned rear seat expanded seating capacity to five passengers four passengers with full-length console. An automatic transmission and power front disc brakes became standard, though a 4-speed manual transmission was still available as a rarely ordered option. It has pearlized white paint with rare blue interior.
To View Inventory and More Pictures Visit wbauto. Archived from on 6 June 2007. Cougar is a very comfortable car to drive. Ford did hint at a possible future for the Cougar, but as a front drive model. It is a classy personal coupe.
The car even has the same skid-plates under the engine that the Crown-Vics have on cop cars! No Extra Fees or Extra Charges! A 3-speed automatic transmission was paired to each V8 engine. Pride of ownership, ashtray never used, I don't think the back seats were ever occupied, she has plastic in her trunk to protect from anything she may have transported. It's a nice car for long distance and more of a cruiser than an outright sportscar. Between 1969 and 1973, Cougar were offered. They were now the standard 163 hp 122 kW 351 Cleveland two-barrel V8, or the 266 hp 198 kW 351C four-barrel Cobra Jet V8. Between 1969 and 1973, Cougar were offered.
Distinguished by a distinct exterior ranging in degree from grilles and lighting components to nearly the entire exterior , to streamline its production, the Cougar shared its chassis underpinnings with Ford vehicles throughout its production life. Other features included model-specific trunklid and C-pillar badging and an imitation trunklid luggage rack. It loves wide boulevards and highways. For 1996, the Cougar received a major restyling sharing its entire front fascia with the Ford Thunderbird except for the front bumper cover and grille. For its first two generations, the Cougar was derived from the Ford Mustang; initially developed as a pony car, it replaced the Cyclone muscle car in the Mercury model line.
For 1996, the Cougar received a major restyling sharing its entire front fascia with the Ford Thunderbird except for the front bumper cover and grille. There is an electrical issue somewhere that no one seems to be able to pinpoint. No badges or decals denoted the Sports Special option on either the interior or exterior. As part of the model shift, the replaced the slow-selling Ford Elite. While the nameplate is most commonly associated with two-door coupes, at various times during its production, the Cougar was also marketed as a convertible, four-door , station wagon, and hatchback. The cars collected the championship both years, and continued the teams' streak to seven 's championships.
The wheelbase grew to 114 inches 2,896 mm and became practically the only car to be upsized during the downsizing decade of the 1970s. Interior-like new condition, new tires, new brakes, 1 owner. As market demand shifted away from large two-door coupes, the Mercury Cougar and Ford Thunderbird were discontinued after the 1997 model year, with the final example produced on September 4, 1997. The center grille piece was now larger, sharing its appearance with the 1971. You can reach me through eBay.
Distinguished by a distinct exterior ranging in degree from grilles and lighting components to nearly the entire exterior , to streamline its production, the Cougar shared its chassis underpinnings with Ford vehicles throughout its production life. I was given a plenty of time to inspect and test-drive the car. The car's Montego heritage was fairly evident from the sides and back. Following the 1977 model year, the Cougar wagon was withdrawn in favor of the all new wagon. The Eliminator package was dropped, but the Ram Air option remained. Décor interior and performance suspension were available for the Sports Special, as were any of the optional Cougar engines, other than the Boss 302. In terms of fit and finish it's coming apart a bit, but it's a 13-year-old car a 1997 purchased in July 2009 , and for my price range it's a great blend of performance and comfort.
Following the 1977 model year, the Cougar wagon was withdrawn in favor of the all new wagon. Very dependable, maybe good car for new driver. The Cougar S was so close to production, though, many of its parts are still available to order from the dealership and it is listed in many parts catalogs and insurance databases. This is the last and final full size Cougar anniversary edition. The Eliminator performance package appeared for the first time.
Rear-seat legroom is surprisingly good in the Cougar. Export Cougars also have clear marker light lenses in place of amber and amber rear turn signals. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. We did push the front seats forward a bit, but it wasn't necessary. For 1969 and 1970, a redesigned vacuum system kept the doors down when a vacuum condition existed in the lines, provided by the engine when it was running. Archived from on 6 June 2007. The '97 Cougar I just bought is my second one.
To View Inventory and More Pictures Visit wbauto. Cougar Sport Model The Cougar Sport package continued into 1997 with some major upgrades. A four-speed overdrive automatic transmission was paired with both engines. For 1978, the Cougar became a single trim level, with the Brougham returning as an option package. For 1985, the waterfall-style grille was replaced with an egg-crate design similar to Mercedes-Benz ; the red taillamp lenses were replaced by a dark gray design. For 1988, the exterior of the Cougar underwent no changes, introducing several monochromatic paint options.