by "Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
Published 01/13/2017 at 22:57
by "Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
Published 01/13/2017 at 22:57
Tags: Mercury Cougar
STARS: 5
Pic for attention
Also because I’ve been looking and this is on the “surrounding areas” Craigslist when I searched for “Cougar.”
In the near future, my wife is OK with me daily driving a classic car. A small-block Ford can still meet my
requirements
because my wife said she’s ok with me daily driving a classic car. She also described the Cougar as “pretty.”
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
01/13/2017 at 23:04, STARS: 0
Niiiiiiice!
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
01/13/2017 at 23:10, STARS: 1
Proceed carefully ... happy wife, happy life. Otherwise she’s reminding you every day about what she’ll call YOUR choice. I’ve been there.
"Deal Killer - Powered by Focus" (dealkiller-ii)
01/13/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 0
My Cougar love runs more to the mid-80's. Mind you, I would kick your personal fav out of bed.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
01/13/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 1
Yes, yes, yes!
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/13/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 1
That looks amazing and seems like a great deal. Don’t like the 3spd auto though. But if your commute has no interstate you might be good.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
01/13/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 0
And flip up lights.
"XJDano" (xjdano)
01/13/2017 at 23:26, STARS: 0
“You wanted this” blah blah. Then I say: “well you could have told me , NO!”
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
01/13/2017 at 23:26, STARS: 0
Do it! I’m not a muscle car fanboy at all, but I absolutely love that gen cougar.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
01/13/2017 at 23:30, STARS: 1
The last time I saw that subject line it was about two chicks at the same time. Old hotrod though is a pretty good second place.
"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
01/13/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 2
If the gears are the stock 2.73 or 3.08 it shouldn’t be so bad. The trans is either a C4 or FMX so it’s pretty stout anyway. Waiting for tax money, etc to come in before I make the plunge. Also it should only be 2-3 days a week so it’ll be ok.
"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
01/13/2017 at 23:44, STARS: 0
I learned to drive in an 87 LS with the TBI 3.8 Essex.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
01/13/2017 at 23:58, STARS: 0
She’s a beauty for sure. Not too often a guy can search for a cougar on Craigslist with his wife’s approval.
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
01/14/2017 at 02:36, STARS: 0
Searching for Cougars on Craigslist could mean something entirely different, but I’m glad your wife approves of this version of it. A guy in high school had a ‘67 in a very similar shade of blue, a 289 with a 3-speed, as I recall. Needed everything, but I’ve loved their look ever since.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
01/14/2017 at 08:28, STARS: 0
Nice! Love me some old cougar. Thats way cooler than a mustang of the same era. Hope to hear more about it.
"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
01/14/2017 at 08:40, STARS: 1
The search will be on in the next few months. This particular example is about 2 hours away. Close enough to make a day of checking out the car. The fact that it’s a 68 with a 289 means either it’s a very early 68, or the original 302 was swapped out
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
01/14/2017 at 08:54, STARS: 0
“You should have known what I wanted ...!” - because you’re Kreskin! Oh man, I’ve been there so many times.
" The Compromiser" (charger)
01/14/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 0
So I searched CL using “Cougar”. Anyone know how to clear my browser history and stop it popping up in my CL searches?????
"NJAnon" (NJAnon)
01/15/2017 at 18:19, STARS: 0
Enjoy your throwback ride. I do have Mecury Cougar listings where I live. The problem is they are the ones made after the internet came about. :P
"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
01/15/2017 at 18:31, STARS: 0
It’s not happening yet. Taxes will pay off credit cards and we will have some money in the bank for a second vehicle. I’ll be looking for a “condition 4" car because that’s the kind of 67-68 cougar that can be bought in my budget. Hopefully I will turn it into a driving restoration project.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
01/23/2017 at 09:29, STARS: 0
My Galaxie has a three speed (FX/Cruise-O-Matic), a 289, and 3.25 gears, and it seems to do all right getting up to speed. I can’t imagine an FMX with 3.08 in a car that’s 600lb+ lighter would be too bad.