Photo: eBay seller r2rnvegas
The Cougar launched in 1967 with an exclusive appetite for V8 engines. It borrowed all engines from the Mustang, though it wasn't interested in the lazy six-cylinder options.
The 289 available on the Mustang also made its way to the Cougar, offering two- and four-barrel configurations with 200 and 225 horsepower, respectively.
The 289 received a refresh in 1968, partially leaving the Cougar lineup. Mercury introduced the 302 specifically to provide customers with a base V8, increasing the output to 210 horsepower when they ordered the two-barrel version and 230 horsepower with the four-barrel configuration.
The 289 returned a few months later, alongside the phenomenal 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air with 335 horsepower.
The Mercury Cougar in these pictures is a fantastic example of the 1968 model year, coming in a mesmerizing shape and with everything original. The owner doesn't share many specifics about the car, as their eBay listing includes only basic information.
We know the car comes with no air conditioning, but the engine under the hood still "runs good." The vehicle has been sleeping in a garage under a cover, which explains the great body shape, and everything is original.
The engine in charge of putting the wheels in motion is the 302 two-barrel with 210 horsepower. It's the original unit installed by Mercury and introduced for this model year. The seller says the Mercury has had just one owner since it left the factory.
While finding a 1968 Mercury Cougar isn't impossible, considering the production numbers, few come in an all-original shape. The Cougar production started strong in 1967 with over 150K units, but the output gradually declined to 72K units in the last year of the first generation. In 1968, the carmaker produced 113K units.
This Cougar doesn't seem to require any critical fixes, and you can bet you won't find rust on the body or the floors. A full inspection is still recommended, but I doubt the rust is a main concern. The paint is peeling off on the hood, and despite the all-original promise, you might want to have it checked. An amateurish job could lead to such problems, and the paint looks great from certain angles, raising questions regarding its originality.
Otherwise, it's hard to find something to complain about this Cougar. The interior is great, the V8 starts and runs, and nothing seems to be missing, so the car is ready for the road. The price seems to be the main shortcoming, as nobody entered the race to take it home.
The digital fight starts at $21,000, but the owner also enabled a reserve, so the selling price is higher. If you believe the car has a place in your garage, you can contact seller r2rnvegas and go see the car in person in Big Sandy, Tennessee.
The 289 received a refresh in 1968, partially leaving the Cougar lineup. Mercury introduced the 302 specifically to provide customers with a base V8, increasing the output to 210 horsepower when they ordered the two-barrel version and 230 horsepower with the four-barrel configuration.
The 289 returned a few months later, alongside the phenomenal 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air with 335 horsepower.
The Mercury Cougar in these pictures is a fantastic example of the 1968 model year, coming in a mesmerizing shape and with everything original. The owner doesn't share many specifics about the car, as their eBay listing includes only basic information.
We know the car comes with no air conditioning, but the engine under the hood still "runs good." The vehicle has been sleeping in a garage under a cover, which explains the great body shape, and everything is original.
The engine in charge of putting the wheels in motion is the 302 two-barrel with 210 horsepower. It's the original unit installed by Mercury and introduced for this model year. The seller says the Mercury has had just one owner since it left the factory.
While finding a 1968 Mercury Cougar isn't impossible, considering the production numbers, few come in an all-original shape. The Cougar production started strong in 1967 with over 150K units, but the output gradually declined to 72K units in the last year of the first generation. In 1968, the carmaker produced 113K units.
This Cougar doesn't seem to require any critical fixes, and you can bet you won't find rust on the body or the floors. A full inspection is still recommended, but I doubt the rust is a main concern. The paint is peeling off on the hood, and despite the all-original promise, you might want to have it checked. An amateurish job could lead to such problems, and the paint looks great from certain angles, raising questions regarding its originality.
Otherwise, it's hard to find something to complain about this Cougar. The interior is great, the V8 starts and runs, and nothing seems to be missing, so the car is ready for the road. The price seems to be the main shortcoming, as nobody entered the race to take it home.
The digital fight starts at $21,000, but the owner also enabled a reserve, so the selling price is higher. If you believe the car has a place in your garage, you can contact seller r2rnvegas and go see the car in person in Big Sandy, Tennessee.
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