Bought a 69 Cougar convertible with a 351 Cleveland for 1700 bucks back in 85 while in the Marines. A brand new XR7 cost about 17k at the time to give you some perspective. Had a new top and a dent in the fender. Fixed the dent and gave it a new paint job and foolishly sold it when I was discharged 2 years later. Wish I still had it. Loved that car. Lots of fun memories though!

I’ve owned a Sea foam green std 351W 69 for over 20 years now. Every time I run it I have to fix something new, lol. I kind of like that though, I’m just a couple years older than the car and as long as I can keep going I’m going to keep the cougar going 😂👍👍

Great video. Never see too much on the cougar compared to the mustang. I always wanted a cougar, it was my dream car. I ended up getting a 68 roughly 4 years ago. It’s definitely a project with lots of money spent and we’re not even 1/2 done. On this one, I enjoy the journey. But I do want to buy another 67 or 68. On that one I would take your advice and buy one that’s already been worked on/restored. A 20-25k restored cougar would be much cheaper and less stressful then doing it yourself lol. Thanks for the video.

My first car was a Mercury Comet Caliente 1967. Always wanted a Cougar.

My first car ever was a 67 XR7 that had the black vinyl roof. Kind of a wreck but I loved it. I then moved up to a 70 Eliminator with a 351C. Great car, wasn't the fastest muscle car around but sure was good looking. I always thought the 67 handled better however. Peace!

Had '70 Cougar while in college and bought it because sync tail ltg movement. Looking for muscle car now in my old age for me and my dogs to drive around. You peaked my interest in looking for Cougar with 428.

My father wouldn't let me have a new car as my first car (I wanted a Pinto), so he sent me shopping the used car lots with my mother. That guaranteed that my first car would not be boring! We came home a Jamaican Yellow '68 Cougar! it had a black interior and a black vinyl top. After I drove it as long as possible, it had to go, but I found one online (this one is Grecian Gold with a Nugget Gold interior) from Redlands California. No rust and completely original. Never going to let that one go!

The Marti report on my '68 Cougar showed that it was not a good candidate for a concours restoration, as it had minimal (for Texas, anyway) equipment. It has an original drivetrain, but a later engine (whoa there, keyboard warriors, the engine is part of the powertrain, but not part of the drivetrain). While there is a lot of parts commonality with the same year 1967-1973 Mustang, caution is advised. The rear suspension is different, and the leaf springs are different lengths. The exhaust system is also different (1967-1968, anyway), so it is clear that the two cars were meant to both handle and sound differently. The first two years also had a nose high stance. The classical Cougars always had V8 engines. The dashpads are different, but can swap out. It is said that the windshield and back glass are the same, but I'd like to be certain. The wiring harnesses for a base model and an XR7 are different between those Cougars. The hidden headlights add to the complexity of the vacuum system and wiring. The Cougar had the same mechanical and unibody shortcomings as similar year Mustangs. Doing a true concours restoration would likely cost more for a Cougar than a Mustang, but the fixes for the aforementioned shortcomings are the same. So why get one? They were USUALLY not as abused as Mustangs. Also, adults could actually ride in some degree of comfort in the back seat, unlike the Mustang. The sequential taillights were almost a trademark, and seen on very few other cars of that era. One lady exclaimed that my car was "flirting" with her; the stock headlight doors open one at a time, and so were "winking" at her. 😜

I'm 67 and the second owner of a 67 cougar for 46 years with four wheel disc, electric Head lights 17x8 wheels did the restoration myself but not the paint, was at a car show the other day and was the only cougar,I like that. There was 12 69 comaros 7 - 67 comaros thanks!

I have a 73 xr7 convertible and i love it

I've owned three 67 and 68 Cats. Great looking cars, far classier than all other Pony Cars.

I was fortunate to have a friend that was more like a brother. Got my 68 XR7 from him for $1200 or $1300.

Great video Madden Madness! I just purchased a 1968 mercury cougar XR-7. Matching J code. Almost zero rust. Has a 302 4b. My dad and I are working on fully restoring it as it still has the original paint and most of the interior in it. I plan on keeping it in the family for ever and not selling it. My father had a 1968 and 1969 dodge charger. He always tells me he regrets selling them. But how could we of known. I know the mercury cougar line is the next one to go up in price over the next years to come. Just like the dodge chargers and challengers.

Thank you very much for the informative video. I'm deep into the Mercury Cougar lately. Greetings from Bulgaria 😊

my first car was a 1999 Cougar 2.5 V6. 20 years fast frward i want the DaddyCar 1967 Cougar XR7. I am happy that they are still in some ok pricerange :)

I’m late to your video, but well done! I owned a ‘67 XR7 identical to the green example shown at 4:02 that I purchased used after graduating in 1972. (Yes… I’m a baby boomer. 😉). I’ve had several cars over the years but I still think it was the most attractive car I’ve ever owned. Mine had the OEM XR7 wheels and white letter tires. I’m always on the lookout for a ‘67 or ‘68 XR7. Thanks for the tips! ~ John in Ohio

Nice work. I did what you said and don't plan on full restoreing it. Althought with a few more thousand I would have spent lass then 18 or 20. Mine had a moter that needed work, a roof, clutch petel, carpet and tires. many extra rust repair pan welding. we're into it for about total10k paid 3,500. and we are ready to register. It was fun. I sugjest redoing one yourself.

Ihave a 1995 also had my first couger a 1974 both were v8 great cars ❤

I used to have one. It was my first car

As someone who owns two 68’s, this video is not armed with enough information so I consider this video to be misinformation. You need to do a deeper dive into the bigger block cars like 390 and 429

It is a really nice car but it is rare and hard to find one at a reasonable price that is in good condition.

I miss my 68 everyday!should have never sold her.had a brand new truck when I owned her and I would still drive her everyday!

Bring back the cougar eleminator body type from the 60,and 70

A paint job or other little cosmetic things?

You know price changes as they get older

I wish there was a fastback Couger.

This is my favorite muscle car. 68 cougar looks wicked in Satin black. Perfection 🤌

I'm of the biased opinion, that a 67-70 Cougar, is still an affordable way to get into a classic muscle car.

Are restoration and reproduction parts readily available?

Bro I'm 19 and my first car I a 67 mercury cougar with a stroked out 302

owen 1970 cougar restored fun car 351 winser

What is a "RE-stored" one? You mean restored one? :P

OR... you could buy a different generation Cougar for less money in better condition. EVERYONE wants a 1st gen Cougar but almost noone has 1st generation Cougar money. I just bought my soon to be 12 year old grandson his first car and he wanted a classic Mustang/Cougar/Capri, I gave him a $2000 budget to and after scouring our semi local Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist he found a running and driving and still licensed and daily driven 75 Cougar for $1200, No it's not a 1st gen and yes it still needs alot work, needs some engine work, some interior work and a paint job (it's the Ginger Brown, paint code 5T2575) but it's STILL a great looking car and we have 4 years plus to get it there. My point is there is ALWAYS an way to get your dream car without paying dream car prices.

I wouldn't characterize a paint job as a "little thing". A decent paint job starts at $10,000.00.

Evidently finding a Cougar with a 3 or 4-speed MANUAL is non-existant. Another reason to pass on this car other than they were heavy pigs compared to a Mustang. But a great poser car for sure.

5:00 242k miles 🤮