What we've got here is one absolutely beautiful car if we've ever seen one. In the showroom now is this exceptional 1967 Mercury Cougar, and it's just waiting for its next owner. This example is covered in a stunning "Glacier Blue" paint scheme, with metallic flakes that glimmer in the sun. In addition, this one is also special for another reason. The Cougar in question is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission - a rare option to have on a 1967 Cougar. In awe of the Ford Mustang and its success upon launch in 1964, the Lincoln-Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company wanted to have its own version of the Mustang. Intended for a market positioned above the Ford Mustang and below the Ford Thunderbird, the Mercury Cougar was intended as a "fancy" pony car. This is due to it having more features and comforts than the Mustang but being tuned for better road performance than the Thunderbird. Released on September 30th of 1966, the Cougar far outsold what Mercury was expecting. By the end of 1967, the Cougar accounted for over 40% of the Lincoln-Mercury division's sales! Built in the very first year of the Cougar nameplate's existence, this '67 Cougar is equipped with the standard "C-Code" 289 C.I. V8 breathing through a 4-barrel carburetor. As stated previously, this Mercury puts power to the pavement through a 4-speed manual transmission, which is an uncommon thing to see in Cougars of this vintage. The exterior "Glacier Blue" paint shines beautifully in the sun covering bodylines that are laser-straight from start to finish. The interior looks just as good as the exterior, with its "Light Aqua" blue vinyl trim and deluxe bucket seats that are perfect for cruising. Coming with options that make this Cougar a dream to drive, this example is fitted with a vintage-updated (probably 1970s or 1980s) AM/FM/8-track stereo system, a deluxe steering wheel, power brakes, functional hideaway headlights, a remote driver's mirror, interior lighting, and a nice-sounding dual exhaust system. The car rides on some classy factory-spec Cougar wheels sitting on top of two pairs of B.F. Goodrich RWL tires for a classic, muscular look. Now restored and ready to turn heads, this Cougar is a great choice for anyone who's looking for some raw muscle with a little bit of class.

VIN and Door Plate decode as follows:
VIN- 7F91C586848
7: 1967 model year
F: Dearborn, Michigan Assembly Plant
91: Cougar Standard 2-Door Hardtop
C: 289 C.I. 2V V8
586848: Sequence number; numbers for each model year started at 500000. This Cougar was number 86,848 on the assembly line.

DOOR PLATE-
65A: Cougar 2-Door Hardtop
H: "Diamond Green" special order exterior paint (repainted to "Glacier Blue" during restoration)
7B: "Light Blue" crinkle vinyl and "Light Blue" knitted vinyl interior trim
11D: Build date of April 11th, 1967
54: Seattle, Washington D.S.O. (District Sales Office)
0: 2.79:1 rear axle ratio
5: 4-speed manual transmission