Gunther's Cougar, A Lifetime Commitment

[Chuck Most]

When Jeff "Gunther" Howes isn't performing with his doom metal band, Sandworm, attending an event for his daughter or son (or step daughter and step son), running Brick Alley Dispensary, or taking in stray cats with his fourth wife Joyce, you'll frequently find him at the wheel of another type of cat, his '69 Mercury Cougar.

Owned by Gunther since he turned 16 in 1987, it's been his primary mode of transportation ever since, and has been rebuilt several times, most recently 2024.

Highlights include a 1989 5.0 and Tremec 5 speed from his departed graduation gift, a 1989 Mustang GT. The '89's ECM and accessories were retained, and the car can be scanned for trouble codes with an OBD-1 reader. 

Yes, that's snow on the ground. Gunther has a beater for when there's actually salt in the road. Otherwise, he's taking the Cougar. So what if it rusts ... He can always restore it again.

Model is an AMT Ertl "Resto Rods" reissue I bought just for the wheels and tires. Years later the Jay's Resin Wheels Advent Calendar contained a set of 1969-1970 25 Series Cougar wheels, rendered in 20" front and 21" rear. So I finally built it because of a set of wheels and tires. 🤣

Engine, transmission and exhaust are from a Revell '90 Mustang LX, there's an Iceman Collections conical filter, and Testors Mythical Maroon coats the whole mess. Plates are from Best Model Car Parts.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Cool and Clean! Nice work.

[ChrisR]

NICE!

[PappyD340]

Super nice Cougar, well done Chuck!

[Chinacar]

Nice clean paint...tell him not to drive in the snow. Buy an old Subaru!

[SpikeSchumacher]

Very cool build Chuck!

[Koellefornia Kid]

Nice Cat! Great wheels and paint finish!

[thatz4u]

Hello Kitty, very nice Cougar build, very well done Chuck

[karbuildr]

Excellent work, great modern type build of a classic pony car. Wheels and tires give it an all business look and that beautiful paint tops it off.

[Lobo2me]

Really nice. You nailed the perfect stance.

[Lunajammer]

A handsome cat Chuck. Well done.

[Kah puts]

It’s got a great look, stance and wheel choice, well done Chuck👍

[GlueGloob]

Very nice! Wicked stance.

[yellowsportwagon]

Now I absolutely love this Does Jays still offer these wheels I’ve been looking for a big Cougar styled steel for a while. Never seen a set before 

[Bills72sj]

Well done I like the "Cats" in the exhaust.

[Bainford]

Wicked Cougar, Chuck. It's sporting some serious attitude.

[Sledsel]

Very nice looking Cat

[XYHARRY]

Perfect colour, stance and wheels. Really well done Chuck. 

Cheers, 

David. 😎👍

[satterwhite78]

Diggin that Cool Cat....

[ncbuckeye67]

Beautiful build! I love the color, and those wheels & tires give it a perfect stance.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Good looking Cougar!

[Chuck Most]

20 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said:

Now I absolutely love this Does Jays still offer these wheels I’ve been looking for a big Cougar styled steel for a while. Never seen a set before 

As of right now they're only available as part of the Advent Calendar he's offering for the Christmas season.

[TransAmMike]

Great looking Cougar Chuck, great job 👍

[bondo bill]

sweet build

[slusher]

Beautiful cougar, Chuck!