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4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

OK, I know we aren't a "classic" Cougar site, but this ad my girlfriend sent me caught my attention. This thing is clean and comes with a 351C which brings back memories of my '71 'Stang. I like how you can see some of the styling cues that survived to our 5th gen models. Check out the picures at the link.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/655160603.html

11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #1 –
That's one of my favorite body styles for the Cougar.That's uber sweet as well.I'd take it.I'd have to take it,I can't afford to buy it.LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #2 –
72 is my favorite year, much like that one, followed by the 69-70 Eliminators. I'll get one for my next project, after I'm done with my 87
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #3 –
Yep love the early ones too. Then again I love just about ALL old stuff.
 
I think of the first ones every time I look at my taillights, especially at night when theres a light shining on them! I know some people take out the diffuser in there so that vertical pattern goes away but I'll never do that, I love the resemblance.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #4 –
I'll take just about any older car if offered.
the mirror should have been painted the same color as the car. sticks out like a sore thumb.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
Join us on Facebook
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4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #5 –
I always thought by 73 they became the 460 powered battleship cousin of the Mark IV but that still has a bit of sport to it in my eye, with the tach and floorshift especially.
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #6 –
So if you buy it can I have the 20th? :burnout:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #7 –
Where in the world did you find a girlfriend that will encourage your interest in old cars? I'd have to say she's a keeper!:bowdown:

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #8 –
Quote from: bhazard;216603
I always thought by 73 they became the 460 powered battleship cousin of the Mark IV but that still has a bit of sport to it in my eye, with the tach and floorshift especially.


You're thinking of the 74-76 models. They're basically a Ford Elite

http://classiccars.com/Uploads/Preview/6086.jpg
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB 87-88 Turbo Coupe shocks and struts, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #9 –
Quote from: dw43935;216610
Where in the world did you find a girlfriend that will encourage your interest in old cars? I'd have to say she's a keeper!:bowdown:


Well, she's a Ford girl, so she's a keeper. When I met her, she was driving a RED cougar - just like me (granted, it's a 2001 that she still has :evilgrin: ) :D I need to ask her why she's always on Craigs list checking out the "best of Craigs list" :hick: She also has the same birthday as me which is weird - lol
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.
 

4-eyed Cougar (2nd gen)

Reply #10 –
Wow haha that's some wild shiznit there! However..re: "always on best of craigslist" she SHOULD be. That is by far some of the best (and its FREE) entertainment I have seen. I mean some of it is just a *mite* graphic but I've almost hit my head on my desk on several occassions whilst journeying from my chair to the carpet.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane