Highlights

Originally from Arizona, USA, ensuring a dry, rust-free body
Shipped to Finland in 2007 with some restoration work undertaken
New convertible roof installed
Beautifully restored interior

The Appeal

The Mercury Cougar was a huge hit the moment it left the gate. Introduced by Lincoln-Mercury on September 30, 1966, it soon accounted for over 40% of the division's total sales. It wasn't all that often that Lincoln-Mercury saw such a barnstormer at first strike, and in its first year it won a Motor Trend award - the only Mercury car to ever do so.

In 1969, the company introduced a slightly more straight-sided vehicle that lost none of the car's character, along with a new convertible body type. The result was that Cougars were soon proudly roaming the sun-bleached states in droves.

This key example has been based in Arizona for much of its life. This handsome car arrived in Finland in 2007, where it underwent an interior restoration, received a new soft top, and has had its distinctive patina on its bodywork. The result is pure muscle-car heaven!

History and Paperwork

Built in 1969
Originally from Arizona, USA
Shipped to Finland around 2007
Registered for use in Finland in Spring 2022
Driven for three summers since Autumn 2021

The Condition

Lowered by 6 cm for a sportier stance
Body is reportedly all metal with no filler, presenting well
The car's distinctive desert patina has been preserved to a very evocative result
Hide-away headlights aren't working, though this feature is unsuitable to Finnish road standards
Floors are solid and rust-free
New convertible roof has been fitted
Interior has been refurbished to a high standard
Instruments have been restored, though the radio is non-functional

The Mechanics

Powered by a 351 cubic-inch "Windsor" V8
Three-speed automatic transmission
Engine bay looks in good condition
The vendor reports that the car is in fine working order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout

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