Nice that this website gave a bit of love to Cougars. And just a lovely '69 pictured.
Mercury Cougar
If you’re thinking classic muscle cars, only the first generation Mercury Cougar should pop up in your mind. More recent models are atrocities that shouldn’t be equated with the Cougar moniker.
The electric-shaver grille hid the headlights, which is a key component for the early Cougar. It was available in only hardtop design until ’69 when a convertible was added. It was meant to be the model that fit neatly between the Mustang and the Thunderbird, but the Mercury Cougar became the halo car for Mercury for decades. What’s more, it was also the first car that Ford’s engineers installed a power sunroof into, which created quite the buzz in the industry.
Its muscle came from a varied selection of engines. There were three Windsor options: a 289, 302, and 351c.i. variety. There was also a 351 Cleveland V8, a 390 V8, a 428 and a 427c.i. V8 available. All of these options could burn the tires off.