keiser31 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) It's that time of year again where the nice older cars are appearing around here.... Edited February 25, 2021 by keiser31 (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Are those Olds wheels? I had a momentary Cougar phase that I got out of when I realized all the Cougar guys had a Mustang inferiority complex as well as naming their cars like they were boats. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I liked the XR-7. Never had a Ford though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, keiser31 said: It's that time of year again where the nice older cars are appearing around here.... Keiser, where is "here"? Since our locations were dropped from the information below our user photos, I believe we have to go back and edit our profiles to re-enter our locations. Around me, there's still too much snow around for collector-car outings. Knowing locations makes people's postings more understandable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, alsancle said: Are those Olds wheels? I had a momentary Cougar phase that I got out of when I realized all the Cougar guys had a Mustang inferiority complex as well as naming their cars like they were boats. Not Olds. Look aftermarket to me. BOP A-body guys get accused of having Chevelle inferiority complexes esp if they stick a Chevy engine in their car. I say, if you wanted a Chevelle why didn't you buy one to start with?🤔 Seems like you're a BOP wannabe! And then the fight starts! 🤣😛 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I've always liked the first gen Cougars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: Keiser, where is "here"? Since our locations were dropped from the information below our user photos, I believe we have to go back and edit our profiles to re-enter our locations. Around me, there's still too much snow around for collector-car outings. Knowing locations makes people's postings more understandable. In Phoenix, OREGON about 22 miles north of the California/Oregon border just off of Interstate 5. I just edited my profile to reflect so. Edited February 25, 2021 by keiser31 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Oh, yes, now I remember. We were all rooting for your safety when the wildfires were around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, rocketraider said: Not Olds. Look aftermarket to me. BOP A-body guys get accused of having Chevelle inferiority complexes esp if they stick a Chevy engine in their car. I say, if you wanted a Chevelle why didn't you buy one to start with?🤔 Seems like you're a BOP wannabe! And then the fight starts! 🤣😛 If they're not Olds, they're mighty close - look like they even have the rocket badge on the center cap. (Addendum: This is not a wheel on the Cougar, just a pic from the net to show an Olds wheel. I did blow up the Cougar pic and its wheels look the same.) Edited February 25, 2021 by CHuDWah (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 When I was searching for a newer car for high school (newer than my 1931 Dodge coupe), my Dad took me up to the local Stark Hickey Ford dealership in Royal Oak, Michigan. He wanted to show me a Cougar. It was dark green metallic with a black vinyl roof and had these weird badges on it that said, "Dan Gurney Special". It was a four speed and was in perfect condition. I told my Dad that I was a Chrysler guy (since he worked for Chrysler and had indoctrinated me into them) and I was looking at a 1968 Road Runner instead. I knew who Dan Gurney was, of course, but I had no idea that the Cougar was a rare option. I enjoyed my Road Runner, but often think about that DGS Cougar.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 A stick Cougar is a rare thing. Here is a horrible video I made of my car when I was selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I envy you guys in western Oregon, even though you are only a full day's drive away from me. We won't see any hint of old-car season for another month and a half (or more) yet! Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 No way would I have a Mustang inferiority complex by owning an early Cougar. I'd have to work real hard to keep myself from getting a superiority complex. 😄 Some people seem to see Cougars as just a variation of a Mustang. I have no idea how true that is or isn't in a structural or practical sense, but I personally think they have a very different look. Great for someone who wanted something between a Mustang and a 4th gen or earlier T-Bird (in a visual sense.) Harwood had a beautiful green original '69 that I drooled over...but alas I'm poor due to previous car expenditures. Thanks for the great pictures, Keiser31. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 You are right James, I feel the same. Much nicer appointments in the Cougar plus the styling upgrades of hideaway headlamps, sequential turn signals, etc. Also, most think it is simply a reskinned Mustang but the wheel base is actually 3 inches longer on the Cougar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 No need for a Mustang inferiority complex, the first generation Mercury Cougar design was vastly more sophisticated than the Mustang. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Cougars make a nice GT car. XR-7 is better. Dan Gurney Special is "oh wow". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, keiser31 said: In Phoenix, OREGON about 22 miles north of the California/Oregon border just off of Interstate 5. I just edited my profile to reflect so. From all the pix you post, it sure seems to have more than its share of cool cars for a town of ~4,600. 😁 The Cougar is nice but the silver color on that car just doesn't do it for me (and I've owned a silver vehicle in the past). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) I miss my 69 XR7 convertible. Candy apple red with white leather buckets and white top. Chick magnet! Mustangs were nice but the Cougar had it over on them. Question; did any other pony cars of that era get leather seats as an option? Edited February 25, 2021 by Steve9 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 The Cat's wheels have raised rib spokes. Olds SSII and SSIII have recessed rib spokes. Ford bolt circle is 4-1/2" whereas Olds/GM is 4-3/4". One of several reasons I dislike murdered-out black wheels and trim. You lose ALL the detail to darkness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 The Mustang vs Cougar issue is pretty simple. 75% of the Mustangs lean towards being musclecars while 25% of the Cougars do. That doesn't mean there are not cool Cougars, but they are harder to find. I still miss my GTE. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I also had a 4 speed stick 1968 Cougar. 302, red on red. Always loved the 390 XR7's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Steve9 said: I miss my 69 XR7 convertible. Candy apple red with white leather buckets and white top. Chick magnet! Mustangs were nice but the Cougar had it over on them. Question; did any other pony cars of that era get leather seats as an option? the Mustang Pony Interior in '65 and '66 was leather, then Challenger SE in '70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I never was a Mustang person but the first model Cougars made me drool. Still like the looks of them. I've been offered a one owner 69 Mustang coupe that is setting in a heated building and is still available. Not interested but if it was a Cougar it would probably already be in our garage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I think I've told this story a few times. Back in HS (class of 82) we had car guys that fell in to distinct groups. 1. Chevy Camaro guys - we had a few guys with 69-71 Camaros. 2. GTO guys - that was me and my non-running 69, and some guys from the next town over that actually had some really cool 66 cars. 3. The Cougar guys. We had 4 guys with 67/68 Cougars. I'm thinking they were all 289/auto cars. Each of these dudes wore feather dusters to school. Steve - there were no mustang guys, believe it or not. I don't remember a single one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 What's really rare on this Cougar is the perfect alignment of the flip over headlights.😄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I'm the original owner of a '67 Cougar. It's a promo model that I got from a dealer that year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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