Where can I buy a 1972 Mercury Cougars?
Convertible Classic car for sale by owner in Michigan. This 1972 Cougar XR7 Convertible is a fun and Clean Classi… This car speaks for itself. Everything is completely redone. This car was an Arizona car, so it is rust free and has a new top, tires and…
Who are the drivers of the Mercury Cougar?
Lincoln-Mercury hired stock car racer Bud Moore to run it, with drivers Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Dave Pearson, Ed Leslie, and Peter Revson. Beebe and Zimmerman made no secret of their intention to use Trans Am as a way to aggressively market the Cougar. Racing legend Dan Gurney, seen here at the Nürburgring in 1965.
When did the Mercury Cougar pony car come out?
Even as the Ford Mustang was making its smashing debut in April 1964, Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division began work on its own “pony car,” a stylish coupe that sought to bridge the gap between the Mustang and the Thunderbird. This week, we look at the history (and many incarnations) of the Mercury Cougar.
When did Mercury stop making the Cougar hatchback?
For its seventh generation, the Cougar introduced the MN12 platform, developed for the Cougar, Thunderbird and Lincoln Mark VIII. After 1997, the Cougar and Thunderbird were discontinued (the Mark VIII was discontinued after 1998). For its eighth generation, the Cougar returned for 1999 as a sports compact hatchback.
What kind of car was the 1972 Mercury Cougar?
1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible The Mercury Cougar is the sister car to the Ford Mustang and is a more luxurious of the two. It does a great job of combining muscle car performance with every o…
Even as the Ford Mustang was making its smashing debut in April 1964, Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division began work on its own “pony car,” a stylish coupe that sought to bridge the gap between the Mustang and the Thunderbird. This week, we look at the history (and many incarnations) of the Mercury Cougar.
What was the first generation of Mercury Cougar?
First generation (1967–1970) 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. The Cougar was available in two models (base and XR-7) and only came in one body style (a two-door hardtop, no center or B-pillar).
Who was the general manager of the Mercury Cougar?
A little before the Cougar made its public debut in September 1966, Ford made some significant changes to Lincoln-Mercury’s executive staff. General manager Paul Lorenz was replaced by Ford general sales manager Gar Laux, while Ford racing manager Leo C. Beebe was moved to the same role at Lincoln-Mercury.