Most of us have seen CatVert, the great transformation of a 68 cougar hardtop to a convertible. It’s a car that clearly should have been manufactured.
But, has anyone tackled a 67-68 cougar fastback? I’d think the transformation would be easier than a convertable, but since I’ve never seen or heard of one, perhaps this is not the case.
So, does anyone know of an example of a 67-68 fastback? (If so, please provide pictures0
thanks.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2681/4405004564_f28224fd18_z.jpg?zz=1
Another fun link with some fastbacks; http://www.wingedmessenger.net/PhotoChops/photochops.htm
Here’s a build; http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/22164-1968-Cougar-Fastback-in-progress…
Here’s a link to another one http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/registry/2030. John
I’m hankering to turn my '71 into a fastback, but that’s a few years off yet, not got the facilities to do it at the moment.
Donor Mustangs or Torinos won’t be cheap here in Europe either !
Cool model, quattro… never thought of doing it do a 71-3, but that actually looks really good!
I have yet to see a Cougar fastback actually completed but I think it’s a cool concept… here’s some photoshopped pics I did back in the day to see what it would look like. Proportions may not be exact but pretty close.
'70 version:
I think it actually looks more “right” on the '70, than on the first gens…but, that’s just my two coppers…
The first thing that popped into my mind, looking at Blitz’s photoshop '68 fastback was, an Aston Martin DB5…
Bond: “Who are you?”
Pussy: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
Maybe a fin/spoiler would change that perception.
The '69-'70 looks good with the Sportsroof. Wonder how a '67-8 would look with one.
I like the blue 67. A great looking car that would be a fun build. Costly seeing what Mustang fastbacks are bringing these days. I always like one offs and fantasy what if cars. As Mark would say it takes a real man to cut up a classic. Hawkrod did it twice making his mustang into a Cougar fastback. The second time he cut on the car was to keep his exwife from getting it as part of a divorce settlement. Yikes! That’s a manly decision.
Steven
Agree completely. I also think it looks even better on the 71-73 than either of those. The '67/68 fastbacks look very bad to me, probably because the 67/68 design was already perfect and didn’t need any tweaking. 
That 70 the way it is photo shopped is something Ford should tackle today!! That is totally awesome.
What he said^^
Here is a link to the Owen and Son’s cougar, both the blue and red one.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33884310@N02/page2/
I still like the Torino top for the 68.
Mustang roof
Yup, Torino top looks way better.
Yeah, it does seem to work better on the 70. I think part of it is that you still have the quarter windows, whereas they are gone on the 67/8 which makes the whole rear of the car look really long. Still, I would like to see either one done in real life just for the uniqueness / coolness factor. A fastback Eliminator would be pretty awesome.
awesome links! Thanks for all the info and pics.
I can’t figure out if I like it or not, but I’m intrigued. I wonder if it is a matter of tweaking the placement of the roof.
I’d also like to see an Eleanor version of the cougar fastback. Anyone really good at photoshop willing to put that together?
one thing I forgot to add. The spoiler is too much for my liking. It takes away from the fastback look.
Pattern a 67/68 Cougar after a 66 Mustang fastback. Or even better, a 71-73 Cougar after a 70 Mach I.
Or even better, leave the poor cat as a coupe! 
I like the torino style roof better. First, it flows with the top line of the quarter panel better. Second, it reminds me of the upswept quarter windows on mid 80’s Cougars. Lastly, it’s immediately distinguishable from a mustang.
I agree; don’t like the Mustang fastback roof line on the Cougar. Just my 2 bits worth 