1967 Mercury Cougar GT Hardtop in Black 4 Speed & 390 Engine Sound

1967 Mercury Cougar GT Hardtop in Black 4 Speed & 390 Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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5 жыл бұрын

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA at the Ford Nationals on 5-31-19.
We're looking at a 1967 Mercury Cougar GT Hardtop in Black Paint. The car features the factory 390 CI V8 engine and 4 speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Charlotte St. Laurent. Charlotte’s had this car since 1968. Charlotte shares she drove this car as a daily driver for years. Now she enjoys taking it to car shows.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!

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@williamlast5657 5 жыл бұрын

That is the coolest lady in the world!!! I love that she kept that car in such great shape and remembers so much about when she first brought it. That is my dream car!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi WILLIAM LAST, Happy to read you enjoy this Lady and her "Black Cat" :-) AND... it's your "Dream car" too. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

@427Musclecar 5 жыл бұрын

" Today's people don't know, they only know computers" Classic!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mem Ories, Hopefully they'll see this videos on there computers and get motivated to drive a car like this :-) Lou

@garywood9525 5 жыл бұрын

I had a store clerk laugh at me when I mentioned about the 1950's and 60's original car for the static display that was a clay model . Today the cars are designed in Auto CAD with a 3D printer to make parts or a 3D file for the CNC milling machine to make a part for casting. If someone took all the Maker's badges off their cars, you could line up 30 sedans or 15 cross-overs where I can only guess the Company that made it. I think that it's insane for Makers to build small 4 door cars when we have an Aging Population where people need large door to get in and more room inside . It's like the Radio stations catering to the youth music and Rap when that demographic was shrinking about 8% a year as people had less children while while immigrant entered with adult children over 19 .

@vmat1000 5 жыл бұрын

Car is Awesome!!! 390, 4 speed and Black. Wow. ''78, a member of family finished his gig with USMC and bought a car, a cherry "67 Cougar in metallic green, black interior and a black and green 'hounds tooth' vinyl top. Pretty sure it was a 302 and automatic. For some reason, less than 2 years later it was gone. Relpaced with v6 Pinto wagon, van conversion style. He loved this car.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty wild vinyl top. Sounds like a fun car, and thank you for viewing and sharing.

@rusty3831 5 жыл бұрын

What an awesome Cougar! Always a favorite of mine because of the hidden headlights & sequential taillights. Glad Charlotte has kept this so car long. What a rarity. Way to go Charlotte!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this "Black Cat" and appreciate reading the details you enjoy :-) Lou

@joelikesweather1038 4 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile the Mercury Cougar went from looking like a Ford Mustang Body Style to Ford L.T.D. Body Style

@scottmassey4330 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Love it when someone has kept it that long. Very original.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott Massey, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

@terrancerwachowiak8216 5 жыл бұрын

Scott Massey y

@ssfouryou 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ms Charlotte for keeping your car in such nice condition, you have a gem on your hands. You are truly a car gal...

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@rightlanehog3151 5 жыл бұрын

Well done. It is always great to see a long term owner.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Right Lane Hog, Thank you for the kind comment :-) Lou

@rightlanehog3151 5 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile My pleasure sir.

@MrTrack412 5 жыл бұрын

Mustangs are common. This is a rare find. Among the cars you have shown Lou, this is actually as cool as it gets! Charlotte thank you for showing your car. It is now a piece of history for people to see for years to come!!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jed Clampett, High praise :-) Lou

@pjesf 5 жыл бұрын

Not only do I appreciate and love that car but also the affection she has for it

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi PJE, That's what this Channel is all about :-) Hope you see many more cars and stories on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

@jeremythompson9895 5 жыл бұрын

First gen Mercury Cougars are absolutely beautiful cars. Im a Ford guy but I actually prefer Mercury's. I'd take a Cougar over a Mustang any day

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

High praise for the Mercury. Nice :-)

@mogarcia9755 5 жыл бұрын

As a kid i was fascinated by the hide away lights, the Cougar was the first car I saw in person to have them..

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mo Garcia, I'm still fascinated by them now :-) Lou

@solemandd67 5 жыл бұрын

I also have a fascination with hideaway headlights. My Cougar was a '68 Nugget Gold XR7. Great cars.

@larryhawkins3294 4 жыл бұрын

The 66 Dodge Charger had them.

@solemandd67 4 жыл бұрын

@@larryhawkins3294 Hidden headlights are my favorite feature of classic cars. It's the reason I've owned several cars with them: '65 Riviera, '67 Eldorado '68 Cougar XR-7, '69 MK III from the late '80's through about 2002. I currently drive a '96 Collector's Edition Corvette Convertible. The most dependable system was the all electric one on the Riviera. The others had leaks. Currently there are all electric conversion kits for Cougars and I'd bet for the other models too, but when I owned those cars, either they weren't available or I missed that memo. I read an article that said the insurance cost of repairing/replacing those systems, coupled with owner complaints over units freezing in cold climates, caused car manufacturers to stop offering them. I lived in CA with all of my cars except the Eldo. I bought it when I returned to Dallas. Even if your home had a garage, it'd be frustrating to stand in freezing temps, at night, trying to free stuck covers, just so you can see, after a hard day at the office. I'm one of the few guys that would put up with that inconvenience.

@tippey2011 5 жыл бұрын

I love Cougars Lou! I have loved them my whole life and I think by far they out do a Mustang by far! I love this old car very nice I am so glad she kept it original! Love the engine sound and those headlights and tail lights too. A awesome ride and the owner was a cool lady too!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve Flad, Happy to read you love Cougars :-) Good news....stay tuned, Lou

@garywood9525 5 жыл бұрын

The first time FORD ran their Ads on TV in 1966 , the car was amazing because it was the high-end model that had hidden headlights while the base engine was the 289 V8 . The Galaxie, GTO and Impala/Caprice didn't get hidden lights unitl 1968 . The Cougar's rear lights were from the T-bird concept for sequential and almost ran the entire width with the Plate space in the middle and gas filler flap . The first time I saw a Corvette was in the fall of 1964 when a new 1965 was park at a Company down the street from me. It was yellow with black inside and remember the wood steering wheel and black vinyl top and hide away head lights. The Cougar was what a person would see at a Futurama auto show , but the Mustang was so successful to pump out over 1 milion from april 64 to august 66 that Mercury wanted their version and built it at the F code plant in Detroit along side the Mustangs. While the Unibody was pretty well a base frame from the Mustang it was only the Trunk lid that was a Mustang part .

@srm8866 5 жыл бұрын

Back in the early 1980's - I had a Black '67, Red '68 and a '70 Green XR-7. The '67 and 70 were originals in mint condition, and the '68 was a ground-up 500 HP build. Times got hard and I made one of the worst mistakes of my life by selling them. Enjoyed watching the video - thanks for the stroll down memory lane. Cheers,

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi SRm, Sounds like you had some wonderful cars :-) I think the quite came from Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me at times when I've lost someone or something, and I hope it helps you too, Lou

@jefflarsen9560 5 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain. I thought i had to sell my nova ss after losing a contract for my then-young business. Took a bath on the sale. Turned out that I definitely could have kept my car. I am currently restoring two Novas right now: one base nova, and one SS .

@poppopartist3870 5 жыл бұрын

sRm me to hadvto sale in 2010 my Grecian Gold 1968 390...hurt bad

@TheGunfighter45acp 5 жыл бұрын

Very Nice! Charlotte is a true Car Gal. She will definitely give us Car Guys a run for the money, especially in this Cougar. Thanks for all your hard work & all these great cars at Carlisle, Lou!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, You're right, Charlotte is a true car Gal, and I'd agree that she'll give the Car Guy a good run in this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

@dastardlydave1455 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great example of a Mercury Cougar. A friend of mine is currently restoring one. Very cool!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dastardly Dave, Glad you enjoy this car, and I hope your Friends comes out nice too :-) Lou

@richarddevoe5871 5 жыл бұрын

A big block 4 speed Cougar, very rare indeed. Had a 68 XR7 (factory 390 a/t) I built with a 428 & 4 speed but sold everything before I finished for another Mopar, almost regret that decision... One day it will happen, always had a soft spot for Cougars since my uncles new 67. Thank you Charlotte and Lou for an awesome video !!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard Devoe, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and hope you're behind the wheel of your "Big Cat" again soon, Lou

@vincentbasso4903 5 жыл бұрын

I went to school across from a Ford dealership. I never forget the first time I saw the rear sequential tail lights. My car story. Wow !!!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Vincent Basso, I still find my self behind a Cougar or Mustang with the sequential tail lights waiting and hoping they turn a corner or change lanes :-) Lou

@vincentbasso4903 5 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile 1967. This video gave me a time frame on that car memory. I was in seventh grade

@vincentbasso4903 5 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile I do not remember the mustang's tail lights being sequential like the cougar. Am I wrong ?

@rickydrone9274 5 жыл бұрын

Charlotte, thanks so much for taking care of a piece of rare automobile history. I had that same engine and transmission set up in my 1968 Ford Torino GT. Black on black and not the fastback, but traditional rear window set up. I think the Torino replaced the Fairlane line.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy her car, and thank you for sharing details of your Torino too :-)

@ronniefarnsworth6465 5 жыл бұрын

King Crimson one of my Favs !!! Prog and Classic Muscle Cars !!! : D

@michaelp_42 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Cougar. Nice History. Those sequential signal lights bring me back to the early 70’s when I was a little kid fascinated by them.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael P, You're right, you just wait for one of them to turn in front of you so you can see those tail lights blink :-) Lou

@mynameis9057 5 жыл бұрын

Wow,she takes great care of her kitty for sure,it looks practically brand new! I wonder if it's been repainted, since she had the engine rebuilt. But that interior looks factory fresh. Just goes to show you can still drive them for ages and with proper t.l.c. they last a good long time in excellent condition! Kudos madam! Thanks again Lou.▪☆☆☆▪

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi my name is 905, You're right, she's a great Care Taker for her cat :-) You're welcome, Lou

@bartricky5894 5 жыл бұрын

The GT came std. with the 390. I bought a new 67 XR7 289ci. The XR7 was the interior package with the wood look dash and gauges. This is a great looking Cougar... Thanks

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi BartRicky, Glad to read you enjoy this Cougar :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your nice 67 XR7 too, Lou

@erichite4871 5 жыл бұрын

I may be 23 years old and work with computers for a living(I'm a software developer), but I promise, I know the significance of this beautiful car. Thanks for sharing!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric Hite, Happy to read you appreciate this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

@larryhernandez1923 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Lou , I had a 68 Cougar and I'm happy to see you filming one!

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@georgemattar1182 4 жыл бұрын

Lou is the best video guy on the world. He finds real world people with great cars. I could have bought a 67 Cougar in 1973 and like a dumb bell did not. My long time friend wirked at the long closed Metuchen NJ factory where these were built. He had a 67 new. Beautiful car. Great lady. Great job Lou.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi George Mattar, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Friends 1967 Car :-) Thanks for the kind words on the videos, it's appreciated, Lou

@Chris01Martin 5 жыл бұрын

What a great car. My father owned a 67 cougar with a 289 V8 and a vinyl top and mesh tire covers.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for sharing your Father had one too.

@V8_screw_electric_cars 2 жыл бұрын

What a badass ride especially with the big block 390 legendary motor the one Bullit had.

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, what if that green Mustang was a Cougar Steve McQueen drove.......

@Bocce-Kaizer 5 жыл бұрын

My roomate in college had that exact car. The manual shift handle very unique to the cougar. Thanks again.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi lakggk, Sounds like fun memories :-) You're welcome, Lou

@ronniefarnsworth6465 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Char !! Gorgeous Classic Mercury !!! Very nice that you rebuilt the 390 Engine ! And well you know the Rest Charlotte 😃 ....... Thanks for the many "Great & Fun" years Char !!! 😊 💕

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@stephaniehammonds 3 жыл бұрын

My Cousin Drove A Mercury Cougar Back In The Day Hers Was A Dark Purple Or A Plum Color With A Black Hard Top Hers Was An Automatic Transmission 1967 Mercury Cougar Fun Car To Ride In

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephanie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@johna1160 5 жыл бұрын

How often do we see a gal daily drive a four speed? You go girl!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool for sure :-)

@garywood9525 5 жыл бұрын

Just the right options to order a 390 4 spd , tilt wheel , console , tinted upper front window , power disk brakes , GT decor, vinyl roof , power steering , Tilt steering and GT rims . It's almost the XR7 but I like that roof with no badges slapped on the side to collect water and dirt behind them . Not much that I would would change if I ordered one in 1966 other than no console but the headliner console option and maybe standard steerting .

@samuelmorado70 2 ай бұрын

I had a 68 GT/XR7 . Luxury and performance. I hit 110 easy. Mercomatic C6 and a 390 with 3:25 gears . Gold on Gold . Dont remember the exact color name. It had the lights in the doors, front footwells, B pillar lights, and overhead console lights . It was a California car. Wish i had kept it.

@loucostabile 2 ай бұрын

Hi Samuel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@thewilscott 5 жыл бұрын

1967 Motor trend Car of the year, great vid as usual. thanks

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi W Scott, Thank you for sharing, and appreciate the kind words on this video :-) Lou

@josephtaverna1287 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car and I can guarantee a lot of great memories to go along with it

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph Taverna, Well said :-) Hope you see many more cars (and memories captured on video) you'll enjoy on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@josephtaverna1287 5 жыл бұрын

Lou Costabile hi lou JT hear back at you thanks for the compliment I'll be looking forward do any new videos you put up if you are a father Happy Father's Day take care buddy

@budakota 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Charolette !!, 52 years in possesion!!!..that's Truly Awesome.!!.You Knew what a Great Looking/Manfactured Car was back in 1968..and You Still Do!!. (52 Years Owned)...Congradulations!!.."Like" x Infinity!..and as for you Lou....Many Many Congradulations n" Many, Many Thank You's For All of your Excellent videos since the very first to this present day and beyond I, for in my opinion will/shall be Second To None....I Very Very Much Enjoy Each & Every One ...for the variety of vehicles n' the Respectful Host Camera Man!!

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi JACKBUD, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

@josephcrafa2694 6 ай бұрын

OMG ! I had a ‘68 GT Xr7 loved seeing this mine was black on black too but had saddle interior .

@loucostabile 6 ай бұрын

Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@josephcrafa2694 6 ай бұрын

@@loucostabile I am already a subscriber. This one was very special to me and my first “ New “ car . Yes I’m older . Mine had the exact same wheels and was ordered late 67.

@thomasc4753 5 жыл бұрын

Mercury Cougar! What a gorgeous car I love it! Great video Lou.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas C, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

@wildcolonialman 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous lady, fabulous wheels. Very special, and fabulous line and length.

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

High praise for this episode :-)

@drakbar5957 5 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the winged messenger of the gods on the centers of the wheels ! Charlotte must baby this cat as both vacuum operated hidden headlights open smoothly. Cougar was positioned perfectly by FoMoCo between Mustang and Thunderbird. What a classy lady and her car!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr Akbar, You're right about those headlights. I believe they work well because she uses them, Lou

@mikehuntz1076 5 жыл бұрын

The gaps the lines and paint just sweet. Thanks for the video.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, and you're welcome.

@conradheinlein5509 5 жыл бұрын

Wowzers This is a top of the list car. Thanks for the video!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you enjoy this "Big Cat" :-) You're welcome.

@hotwheel6663 3 жыл бұрын

Love these Cougars

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hotwheel66, Happy to read you "Love these Cougars" :-) If you type into KZfaq search "My Car Story with Lou Cougar" I think you'll see some you enjoy, Lou

@andrewromano3105 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS CAR

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read "I LOVE THIS CAR" :-)

@4067tbone 5 жыл бұрын

Thats a beauty. My cousin had a green one with a 289 auto. Don't see too many of them around any more.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tracey Bonner, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thank you for sharing details on your Cousin's green Cougar too :-) Lou

@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367 2 жыл бұрын

Thank Lou Very Much

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome JD Harra (AMX Concepts)

@richmcintyre1178 5 жыл бұрын

Even though the 67 Mustang Fastback is worth more I'd take the Cougar any day. Great shape for a "Daily Driver" all those years.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich McIntyre, Happy to read you enjoy this Cougar :-) Stay tuned, I have a few more Jungle Cats coming up I think you'll enjoy, Lou

@bruceh92 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice cool-cat Cougar, Lou. And thanks for the link, this early model is quite a special example. : )

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "cool-cat" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@1notgilty 5 жыл бұрын

Great Cougar! Thanks Charlotte for showing us your cool ride.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you enjoy this Cougar :-)

@3DayFlagman 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car! Great story Lou! Keep 'em coming!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and story of this car :-) Lou

@michaelknappleather9404 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

@larryhawkins3294 4 жыл бұрын

This car definitely gets a thumbs up. Almost forgot the GT package was offered on the Cougar in 67. I do remember that tilt steering wheel and fingertip speed control was offered as well. Power windows weren't available until 69.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to receive a "thumbs up" from you :-)

@lacoolhand1017 3 жыл бұрын

Stunningly beautiful car!!!

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

@DwainDwight 5 жыл бұрын

Granny & her muscle car. Fantastic. well done. Thx Lou. really great. love that car. very cool

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi D Wnright, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

@chrismoody1342 5 жыл бұрын

She gets my vote; it is indeed a beautiful car. Of course I’m a bit biased; my first wife had a 67- Zr7 w/390 FE engine.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris Moody, Glad to read you enjoy this car and have nice memories of your 1st wives car too, Lou

@heathstevenson1872 3 ай бұрын

That's awesome, I have the same magazines with my car too! Beautiful car.

@loucostabile 3 ай бұрын

Hi Heath, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@robertamoyaw1979 5 жыл бұрын

Lou, the cars you pick are incredible, that's why I hunger for more details. Thank you for a job well done. You know how to bring out the best in the people you have on your show😁

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert Amoyaw, Appreciate your kind words, and glad you're along for the ride :-) Lou

@timcrary4249 5 жыл бұрын

Screw the Limes!!

@tigerbyte0 5 жыл бұрын

What a gem! These were so cool looking then and remain so to this day.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

@kraby1 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Thanks for sharing your ride.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

@timm9631 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, that is really early! I've never seen those Mercury wheel caps. What a gem!

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim M, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@jasonmaiden5026 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Cougar!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

@chrisinportage 5 жыл бұрын

What a perfect car! Always a dream car of mine.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi gunnut77, High praise :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of a "Black Cat" like this one soon, Lou

@andrewromano3105 2 жыл бұрын

Love it in black Thx. Lou

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

@pontiacgrandprix733 5 жыл бұрын

It's great when someone recognizes immediately that this is a special car, unfortunately many of us don't have that gift, and have lost the cars we love, and for car guys and girls, we all have a story, but not this young lady, good for her

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed reading your comment :-) Well said.

@rambladesmanmoe6291 5 жыл бұрын

Nice car ! My first car was a 68 XR7. Which I still had it

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rambladesman Moe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@jaykay4367 5 жыл бұрын

An orginal and unmolested cat. That cougar is beautiful. The owner bought the car with 7,000 miles back in the 60s and has kept it all this time. Wow. That was a good one Lou. I'm glad the owner was nice and allowed you to showcase her car.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi jay kay Glad to read you find this car beautiful, and happy you enjoy Charlotte's story with her Black Cat :-) Lou

@randybiby9757 5 жыл бұрын

Love the Cougars! Awesome cars!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you "love" the Cougars :-) Stay tuned.... there might be another "Big Cat" coming soon.

@dwaynesbadchemicals 2 жыл бұрын

Sharp Cougar. Love the style.

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dwayne’s bad chemicals, Happy to read you appreciate the style of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@josephromano6825 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lou! Sharp car! A classic! Enjoyed it!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

@brada4018 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful car!

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@donnebes9421 5 жыл бұрын

I remember the tv ad with the cougar laying on the hood. Cool!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

I remember that too :-)

@chas4780 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful cougar. Great options on it. Love it..👍👍👍👍❤

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

High praise for this car :-)

@kc-6837 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you enjoy this car :-)

@opera93 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lou & Charlotte!, A rare Cat indeed.....I forgot about these Cougars, also....

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and good news regarding seeing more Cougars....stay tuned :-)

@crueljimi 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible, good for her...

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@mikevale3620 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent automotive sculpture...cars really made a statement in those days.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike Vale, "Excellent automotive sculpture" Well said :-) Lou

@tommanley2924 5 жыл бұрын

She owns a real gem.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

@mattskustomkreations 3 жыл бұрын

Lou, thanks for covering so many Cougars and muscle Mercs. Great story behind this one. Neat lady - knows what she likes and what she’s got - even if was “The MAN’S Car”. Lol

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Happy to share this episode with you :-) Lou

@user-vg4ld9mp6q 4 жыл бұрын

Очень. Очень. Очень красивый автомобиль как внешне так и в салоне.....Хозяева данного автомобиля молодцы что содержат это чудо в прекрастном состоянии. Это действительно неповторимо и очень прекрастно смотриться в наше время.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to need help replying to this comment.

@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car.....the headlights, the rear signal lights. That 390 in a light car like a Mustang or a Cougar was insane. I had a crazy friend that had a 67 Mustang GT with a 390..WOW what a monster. Great video Lou !!!!!!!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Sounds like good fun with the crazy friend. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

@jimmyraythomason1 5 жыл бұрын

Makes me miss my 1968 Cougar very much badly!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

I believe the quote was from Dr Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's gone, but be glad it happened." That quote helps me with people or things I no longer have, and I hope it helps you too.

@MrDriftonin 5 жыл бұрын

Great car!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard Bruckner, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Stay tuned, there will be a few more "Big Cat" cars on the Channel coming up, Lou

@howardbenoit7474 5 жыл бұрын

yes awesome cougar thank for the video

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :-)

@mattskustomkreations 3 жыл бұрын

Her tiltaway steering unit actually uses vacuum to operate. She may just have a vacuum leak due to bad lines, loose connection and or a bad vacuum motor. There are also kits available from WCCC that replace the vacuum-powered headlight doors with electrically powered motors.

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and a tip, Lou

@Red-rl1xx 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Wild how she's owned it for 50 years!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Red 13, A good story for sure :-) Lou

@josephsummers2427 5 жыл бұрын

51 years, ya. She cares. Had it restored only 5 years ago.

@iswc27 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Lou! Mercury may have called itself "The Man's Car" in 1967, but with Charlotte having owned this one for nearly all its life I think she will beg to differ! This was the first Cougar as you mentioned, and so it was with this car that Mercury became "The Sign of the Cat" (ROWRRR!). It was also around that time that the familiar red, black and blue signs with the Ford Oval began to appear at Lincoln-Mercury dealerships (and the two-tone blue signs for Ford). And just as the Ford Division had its horse-themed vehicles (Mustang, Bronco, Maverick, Pinto), Mercury would later have a couple more cats: the Bobcat and the Lynx. This car was like the perfect combination of style, sportiness and luxury, so no surprise that this was Car of the Year for '67. The Cougar went from ponycar to personal luxury car with the 1974 model year, and it even went four-door and, briefly, wagon for '77, when the line expanded to replace the Montego. Lou, you found us a real car gal with a real cool cat! Another fine presentation on "My Car Story"!

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi iswc27, Find finding a "Car Gal" to share her car with us :-) I appreciate the kind words on this presentation, Lou

@lubrielcollado3620 5 жыл бұрын

Love it

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi IRA VOG, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

@stratcat3216 5 жыл бұрын

OMG perfect car. I dreamed of one of these as a boy.. sigh.. what a beauty.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to read this is a "PURRRFECT" Black Cat for you :-)

@stratcat3216 5 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile it is at that ! ;) thanks for sharing.

@MissHolly60 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty car!

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi MissHolly60, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@glennbalboa 5 жыл бұрын

Great classic and the headlights remind me of the Buick Grand Sport clam shell headlights, another great American muscle car classic.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn Balboa, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@we-are-all-one6433 5 жыл бұрын

I restored a 67 xr7 gt 390 auto it was gold. It was a lotta work and I lost money on it. No one wanted it. One old guy bought it for 3500 it was 1993

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Sad to read your Cougar story :-(

@libertyman3072 5 жыл бұрын

✌😛 Merci mon Lou ✌😛 Pour cette jolie Mercury ! 🏁📹🏁

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi LIBERTY MAN, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

@edb.3313 5 жыл бұрын

Great car Lou, wished i had owned something that long. :-)👍👍

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed B., Happy to read you enjoy the car and the dedication to keep a car looking this good that long too :-) Lou

@billg7205 5 жыл бұрын

Neighbor had a 67 Cougar decades ago. Had a bit of rust and was a daily driver since new. Guy had it on the road every year until the late 80s.

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill G, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@lesliehorwinkle 5 жыл бұрын

Nice car. I always thought the '67 Mustang to be beautiful but man this is too. It was a good year.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)

@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool 😀 Awesome the origonal owner still own's/drives it .

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael Coffey, Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile 😀

@larryborkstrom3580 5 жыл бұрын

Looks and sound very healthy

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-)

@petemedina8446 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car there always liked these cars. I would of never believed or was a 4spd and sweet elderly lady was driving it.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete Medina, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

@peterl7346 5 жыл бұрын

Very very nice. You certainly have a beautiful looking car and a great attitude

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@robertoebasta208 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lou,have a great week end🙋‍♀️👍👍

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roberto. Hope you have a great weekend too.

@gojoe2833 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lou, some 67 Cougar facts: 1. Jaguar sued Ford because their Cougar cat resembled Jaguar's. That forced Mercury to add the name "COUGAR" under the cat emblem on the grille 2. 67 Cougar VIN #000001 the very first Cougar is alive and restored to councours condition, own by a collector in California. It sat in a quonset hut in New Brunswick Canada for decades before being purchased and restored here in the States. It's bright red with a white vinyl top Great video as always!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi gojoe283, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

@ilanoliveira4237 3 жыл бұрын

Good story! Ford should put this first Cougar in their museum.