Classic 1970 Cougar ! First Generation Restored Modified, 1 Off / No Reserve on 2040-cars
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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Classic muscle
car – First generation, 1970 Mercury “walking
Cougar” Cougar - Yellow and Black vinyl top with Black interior with eliminator
tail spoiler and trim. This Cougars appearance is similar to the 1969 Eliminator
model, but numerous changes were made inside and out. Car has the ultimate
version for these first generation front ends featuring a pronounced center
hood extension and electric shaver grille similar to the 1967 and 1968 Cougars.
Locking steering column, all new gauge package by auto meter, and high-back
bucket seats, similar to those included in the '69 Eliminator package. The
aforementioned new nose along with revised taillight bezels, sequential tail
lights, front bumper and front fender extensions, and larger, recessed side
markers update the look on the outside. A 325 hp (224 kW) 351
"Cleveland" crate motor with demon 4 barrel motivates this very quick
and stylish car. Car has the upgraded "Decor" interior and American Racing
aluminum wheels with Uniroyal tiger paws all the way around. Car has
rack-n-pinion steering, 12 disc CD changer, AC and drives like a new car. Every
nut bolt and washer has been replaced in this very fresh resto-mod classic. This
beautiful Cougar is always appreciated in local car shows; gets a lot of waves
and turned heads every time we take it out. Hate to have to sell but, no
reasonable offer will be turned down! LOOK AT THE CAR ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WtmX-h4WkQ WE HOPE TAKING THE RESERVE OFF TELLS EVERYONE WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT SELLING THIS CAR! |
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Kit Cat: Mercury Cougar makes perfect Bugatti Veyron substitute
Thu, 24 Feb 2011Bugatti Veyron kit car - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you've got a pulse in your wrist and a snapping brain cell in your head, chances are you wouldn't mind parking a Bugatti Veyron in your garage. But for most mere mortals, scrounging up the cash for a physics-bending piece of 16-cylinder glory would require all sorts of unpalatable tasks. Fortunately for those who want to look the part without having to participate in human trafficking, the kit car universe has stepped in to save the day. All you need is a 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, a boat load of fiberglass and a little patience.
Oh, and $89,000.
NHTSA upgrades Ford floor mat unintended acceleration probe
Mon, 17 Dec 2012According to a Bloomberg report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded an investigation into complaints of unintended acceleration lodged against Ford vehicles. The investigation began in June of 2010 when just three complaints had been received and it only concerned the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, but this was at a time when the phrase "unintended acceleration" made grown men go pale. With 49 additional complaints received since then, the investigation has been reclassified as an engineering analysis - the last phase before a recall - and it has been expanded to include the Lincoln MKZ, making for a total of "around 480,000" units affected between the three sedans from the 2008 to 2010 model years.
The ostensible cause is that floor mats are trapping the accelerator pedal, but according to a Ford statement at the time, the entrapment is due to owners placing the optional all-weather floor mats, or aftermarket floor mats, on top of the car's standard floor mats. NHTSA has backed up that assessment, pinning the blame on "unsecured or double stacked floor mats."
On the face of it, it would appear that NHTSA has upgraded the status not because of Ford's error, but owner error, and Ford has stated publicly that it is "disappointed" in NHTSA's move. On top of NHTSA still being skittish after that other unintended acceleration debacle, it could be seen to be taking its time investigating all of the variables: it's reported that Ford changed its accelerator pedal design in 2010, a "heel blocker" in the floorpan has been considered a potential culprit in how the floor mats could be trapping the pedal, some drivers have said the floor mats weren't anywhere near the pedal, and according to a report in the LA Times, in "a letter sent by Ford to NHTSA in August 2010, the automaker said it found three injuries and one fatality that 'may have resulted from the alleged defect.'"
Jill Wagner retired as Mercury spokeswoman
Wed, 17 Nov 2010Jill Wagner has officially given up her crown as the queen of Mercury. With the Ford middle child on its way to the scrap heap, Wagner no longer has any automotive hardware to promote. Given her varied talents, we wouldn't be surprised to see her pick up where she left off with another automaker.
And here you thought you'd never be upset about Mercury's passing.
Thanks for the tip, Gregg!