When Ford initially commissioned the inaugural batch of Mercury Cougars in 1966, they instantly became a huge success with the public. The name itself evoked vivid imagery of strength, power, and style. The Cougar went on for a few generations, though the original generation is arguably the most wellknown. The Cougar continued for a few more decades, receiving periodic updates to stay current, relevant, practical, and reliable.

Today we take a look at the Mercury cougar 19711988

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The secondgeneration Cougar carried over both the hardtop and convertible body styles from its predecessor. Sharing its roofline with the Mustang hardtop, the Cougar received large "flying buttress" Cpillars, extending into the rear fenders. To distinguish the model line from the Mustang, the Cougar adopted multiple design elements from larger Mercury vehicles.

The 1971 Cougars were enlarged again, now with a 112 inch wheelbase. Although the 429 V8 was still offered, luxury not performance was stressed and previous performance offerings like the Eliminator were eliminated.