1962 THUNDERBIRD GAUGES SERIES

The sixth generation Cougar (replacing the XR7) reverted the model line solely to the two-door coupe body style.įor its seventh generation, the Cougar introduced the MN12 platform. The Cougar XR7 was again matched with the Thunderbird, with the standard Cougar becoming the counterpart of the Ford Granada (replacing the Mercury Monarch). The fourth generation was split into two model lines the Cougar replaced the Montego (matching the Ford LTD II), with the Cougar XR7 paired with the Ford Thunderbird.įor its fifth and sixth generations, the Cougar was downsized, adopting the compact Fox chassis. Slotted above the Montego, the Cougar became the counterpart of the Ford (Gran Torino) Elite. Initially developed as a pony car, it replaced the Cyclone muscle car in the Mercury model line.įor its third and fourth generations, the Cougar adopted the chassis of the Ford Torino intermediate. The models were distinguished by an exterior ranging in degree from grilles and lighting components to nearly the entire exterior, the Cougar shared its platform with Ford vehicles throughout its production.įor its first two generations, the Cougar was derived from the Ford Mustang. Mercury Cougar emblem (1970 Cougar Eliminator)ĭuring much of its production, the Cougar followed tradition within the Mercury division, marketed as a Mercury counterpart of a Ford vehicle. Cat-related nameplates were adopted by the division such as the Bobcat and Lynx.ĭuring its production, the Cougar was assembled at the Dearborn Assembly Plant (part of the Ford River Rouge Complex) in Dearborn, Michigan from 1967 until 1973, San Jose Assembly ( Milpitas, California) from 1968 into early 1969, Lorain Assembly ( Lorain, Ohio) from 1974 until 1997, and at Flat Rock Assembly ( Flat Rock, Michigan) from 1999 through 2002. During the 1970s and 1980s, the Cougar was closely tied to the marketing of the Mercury division Mercury advertised its dealers as 'The Sign of the Cat' with big cats atop Lincoln-Mercury dealer signs. With 2,972,784 examples produced, the Cougar is the highest-selling nameplate produced by the Mercury brand its 34-year production is second only to the Grand Marquis in the Mercury model line (made for 36 years). While the nameplate is associated with two-door coupes, at various times during its production, the Cougar was also marketed as a convertible, four-door sedan, station wagon, and a hatchback.

1962 THUNDERBIRD GAUGES SERIES

Mercury Cougar is a nameplate applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by the Mercury division of Ford from 1967 until 1997 and from 1999 through 2002 model years. Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive (1999–2002) Payment transaction fees (Paypal, Amazon Pay, and any other charges or fees charged to us by merchant companies) will not be refunded on any returns or order cancelations.Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (1967–1998) Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method less any restocking fees. We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.

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