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1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible Prowls the California Streets

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1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible Prowls the California Streets
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It was 60 years ago this month, in September 1966, when the Mercury Cougar was born. The car was marketed as a “pony car in a tuxedo,” sharing architectural similarities with the Ford Mustang while having a three-inch longer wheelbase and fully distinct sheetmetal. Of course, both the Cougar and the Mustang had underpinnings derived from the compact Falcon.



The first-generation Cougar was produced from 1967-70. In a move that may or may not “fly” in today’s automotive world, Mercury ran adver

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