1968 Mercury Cougar
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Vehicle Specifications
- VIN8F91F583060
- Classic Car ID102737233
- Stock Number12580
- CategoryMuscle & Pony Cars
- Body StyleN/A
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage60,281 miles
- EngineV8 5.0L
- TransmissionAutomatic
- Exterior ColorGreen
- Seat ColorBlack
Classic Car Overview
1968 Mercury Cougar Dan Gurney SpecialFord 302 V8
Ford C4 Automatic Transmission
Ford 8 Rear End
3.00 Gear Ratio
Marti Report Included
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Front Disc Brakes
Rear Drum Brakes
Black Vinyl Interior
15 Chrome Mustang Wheels
205/60/R15 BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires
OEM Intake
Motorcraft 4 Barrel Carburetor
OEM Distributor
Flamethrower Coil
Mechanical Fuel Pump
OEM Ignition
Aluminum Radiator
Electric Cooling Fan
Green Exterior Paint with Green Vinyl Top
This 1968 Mercury Cougar Dan Gurney Special blends classic elegance with small block performance. Under the hood is a reliable Ford 302 V8 paired with a C4 automatic transmission and a Ford 8 rear end featuring a 3.00 gear ratio. Its equipped with air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes for a comfortable driving experience, while front disc brakes add confident stopping power. The Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor, Flamethrower coil, and aluminum radiator with electric fan boost efficiency. Styled with black vinyl interior, 15 chrome Mustang wheels, and a green exterior with matching vinyl top, this Cougar is a clean, vintage cruiser.
Dan Gurney, an iconic American racer and team owner, played a pivotal role in introducing the Mercury Cougar to the world of motorsports during the late 1960s. In 1967, Fords Mercury division enlisted Gurneys All American Racers (AAR) team to campaign the new Cougar in the SCCA Trans-American Championship. Partnering with fellow driver Parnelli Jones, Gurney helped establish the Cougar as a competitive force against the dominant Ford Mustangs and Chevrolet Camaros. Though the Cougars only raced for one full season in Trans-Am, Gurneys involvement lent credibility and excitement to Mercurys performance image, cementing the Cougars place in American racing history.
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