The Mercury Cougar was intended to be an upscale ride, targeting a more sophisticated buyer than a typical Muscle Car. However, as Mercury soon found out, even sophisticates like big horsepower! This 1969 Cougar XR-7 428 Cobra Jet convertible is tire burning proof. From The Brothers Collection. | Muscle Car Of The Week

4.7K views · 224 reactions | Performance and luxury were combined in the creation of the 1969 Mercury Cougar. As an XR7, this example was the top of the line model, with options including leather upholstery, wooden accented interior, and of course, the iconic hidden headlights. A true American icon, the Cougar is now at the Museum! | Automotive Invest | Facebook

Today we take a closer look at the 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7. This was the first year for the second-generation Cougar, replacing the original that started in 1967. This new car was longer, more luxurious, and featured the largest engines offered by Ford/Lincoln/Mercury. AMCM's Owner, Mark Pieloch, covers this original XR7, including the model's history and the rarely optioned factory sunroof. | American Muscle Car Museum

1967 Mercury Cougar The Mercury Cougar was introduced in 1967 as the more upscale version of the Ford Mustang. It had more mature styling and upscale interior appointments and rode on a three inch longer wheelbase than the Mustang. Yet despite its greater emphasis on luxury than performance, the Mercury Cougar still managed to make its mark on the American street scene. Mercury joined the pony car race full speed with its Cougar, based on a stretched version of the Ford Mustang. Only a two door