Latest project...1967 Mercury Cougar (new pics 4/17/2007)

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

One of my best friends in High School 30 years ago drove a black 1967 Mercury Cougar. It was a 302 with duals and a Holley 2bbl carb. It had five slot aluminum wheels and a red interior that he upgraded with reclining buckets and the rear seat from a wrecked Ford Granada.

Thanks to Reliable Resin and The Modelhaus, I am building a modern, pro touring inspired version of this car. It will be black with a red interior. Alclad Polished Aluminum will adorn the Aoshima BBS rims with MPC Motorsports resin wheel lips on the back and MPC Motorsports resin Pirelli tires. The emblems have already been shaved and a rear spoiler from an AMT '69 Cougar will grace the decklid. The '69 will also give up its hood scoop and perhaps the front air dam. I also removed the front vent windows, partly for looks and to make room for the '69 Cougar interior tub, which is wider than the '67. Here's some pics.

Like my 1971 GTO, this one will also be a curbside build. Enjoy!!!

[Gray Smith]

looking good Marc, i'll be watching this one. Black with red sounds like a great color combo and I'm digging the rims..

[Tonioseven]

Guaranteed to be another winner from you!!! 8) 8)

[Modelmartin]

You are prolific. How many models do you finish in a year? I also had a high school buddy who had an early Cougar. He traded that for a 69 Mach 1. Then he got a 70 Cougar Eliminater 428SCJ. Then he bought a Boss 429 for $2000. and had it for about 6 months and then he traded the Eliminater in :cry: for a 4WD Ford pickup. I don't think he has killed himself yet over his lack of foresight. This was all taking place from 73-78.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

You are prolific. How many models do you finish in a year?

Not as prolific as you think. I've completed two year to date...the '71 Judge (curbside) and the '70 Camaro SS (slammer). I only completed in 2006. Since I'm taking the Drew Hierwarter approach to building "shelf models" as he calls them, I expect to complete more than ever this year.

Since I got serious about building 5 years ago, I've averaged about two, maybe three per year. I'm looking to at least 5-6 this year.

[LOBBS]

Looks to be another killer build Marc, I'll be looking for it at the Heartland Nats.

[RJWood]

8) Hi Marc, another beauty about to be born huh, I ordered the AMT 69 Cougar from Tower hobbys just the other day. But I like the body style of the 67' better. is this body from Modelhaus or Reliable? It looks very nice

and accurite. Another fabulous build in the making! Thanks Marc.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

8) But I like the body style of the 67' better. is this body from Modelhaus or Reliable? It looks very nice

and accurate.

It is a Reliable Resin body with Modelhaus chrome bumpers. I could have just used Alclad chrome on the Reliable parts, but lately I choose Modelhaus chrome when it is available.

[Jairus]

I realize that this is a 1969 Cougar... but it is way cool reference material anyway.

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J

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Got the front pan attached and molded to the body and the AMT '69 Cougar Eliminator kit gave up a front airdam. The same kit will also give up its hoodscoop and rear wing. Just a little more work and it will be ready for paint.

Enjoy!!!

[SteveG]

Marc,

That's going to be very cool. Seeing it bring back memories of car I used to see all the time. There was a girl who live down the street from me who was dating a guy who drove a brand new Lime Frost 68 Cougar sporting some Cragar S/S wheels. I wasn't into Ford products back then but I couldn't help but notice what a sharp looking car he drove. I'm going to have to build that car one day.

-Steve

[Harold]

That is a nice little project you got going there. You don't see too many Cougars. IMHO, this is one of the best looking ponycars from that era, along with the '68 Javelin. Beautiful- can't wait to see it finished.