1968 Mercury Cougar Coupe
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Ford Motor Company's Mustang, introduced in 1964, was such a success that other car makers soon copied it, including Ford itself. Mercury's Cougar was based on the Mustang, but with more upscale styling and interior appointments that made it something of a "poor man's Jaguar." This Cougar has the rare XR7-G package with a hood scoop, sun roof, and other special trim features.
Ford Motor Company's Mustang, introduced in 1964, was such a success that other car makers soon copied it, including Ford itself. Mercury's Cougar was based on the Mustang, but with more upscale styling and interior appointments that made it something of a "poor man's Jaguar." This Cougar has the rare XR7-G package with a hood scoop, sun roof, and other special trim features.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1968
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2002.42.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given in Memory of Heinz C. Prechter.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Vinyl
Leather
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Inscriptions
Back center: XR7 / G Back right: MERCURY Rear quarter panel: COUGAR Front quarter panel: 6.5 LITRE Hubs: XR7
Specifications
Make & Model: 1968 Mercury Cougar coupe
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-8, overhead valves, 390 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Height: 52 inches
Wheelbase: 111 inches
Width: 71 inches
Overall length: 190.5 inches
Weight: 3134 pounds
Horsepower: 335 at 4800 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 9.4
Price: $3,232
Average 1968 wage: $6,772 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 6 months
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