Following the Barrett Jackson Auction it looks like it time to find out how the cats stack up.
Brian Aust’s very nicely restored standard GT-E sold for $181,500
So what Cougar is worth more, and why?
What about the rest of the pack?
I will start out with this:
Top cat:
'68 GT-E XR7 427
TIE '68 XR7-G 428CJ 4 speed '68 GT-E 428CJ 4 speed tie breaker: sunroof
’ 68 GT-E Standard (Brian Aust’s car)
'68 XR7-G 428CJ
'69 XR-7 Convertible 428CJ 4 speed
6 '68 GT-E 428CJ automatic
. I think you are right on target with 1-6 for the most part. What about HFII’s XR-7S. That would rank a tie for first for me. The real #7 I think sould be Cougar #1. How about the “Unicorn 427” being #8.Steven
LOL! Of course your car would be number 1 on the list.
I think we have to limit this to production cars. The Coke Thirst Eliminator hold s the current record for one offs.
That’s a very tough question but… To me I’d still put the 68 W code 427 cars at the top. I think everything even condition wise the XR7 might edge out the Std. 427 sideoiler the “King Daddy” FE engine.
Then the 68 428 CJ GTE.
Next the 2 68 G CJ cars. 4 speed more money than the auto again everything else even.
Wrap up with the 69 CJ vert 4sp.
Top contenders would be that white W code XR7 (anyone have pics??) and Cougar 1. That 68 GTE 428CJ 4 speed car that was posted on MC.net was very, very nice as well.
Don’t forget the big plus Drag Pack/Super Dragpack have on 428cj/scj values.
Where does the Eliminator fit in? How about the 1971 429 cars?
Yes very true I didn’t think of the those!!
There are 2 1969 Boss 429 cars that would eclipse the list at auction, one or both cars would be rebodies though.
A 1969 Boss 302 Eliminator with 4.30’s and sunroof would likely be the next most valuable Eliminator of all. Hard to say if one was built that way.
I can’t create a list without dreaming of a low mile time capsule Cougar that probably doesn’t exist on the planet.
Where would a one of 5,988 1969 351 fmx std rank. 
A rising tide lifts all boats… I think that every Cougar got a little lift when the GT-E crossed the block.
In terms of rareness, compared with a Mustang or Camaro or Chevelle, ANY Cougar is pretty special.
Cougar CJ, lets keepthis to production cars… the Boss 429 Cougars had an R in the VIN when they left the factory.
My 69 XR7 Convert. 428 SCJ 4 Spd 4.30L would have to up there. I’m told its the only one 4.30 geared.
I’ll change my wording. Maybe I can convince, and draw in some of the other members.
The two factory built R code 1969 Cougars that were sent to Kar Kraft, would be the most valuable Cougars built.
Two regular production Cougars, both have VIN’s, and were counted in the total Cougar production. Shipped directly from the Dearborn assembly line to Kar Kraft, just like all the production Boss 429 Mustangs. Boss 429 Mustangs were considered regular production cars. The Boss 429 was available, per the literature, in a Cougar. These cars have a written and documented history, that cannot be ignored, and are a part of the Cougar heritage.
This is a good discussion xr7g428.
I will agree with you that the Trans Am Cougars would not be considered regular production Cougars.
What about factory test mules? Cars used in-house for various testing and fitment, cars that could not be sold new to the public. Cougars that eventually were sold as ‘used cars’ to Ford employees.
Convertible, right Don?
Yes it is. Sorry about that .
Correct me if I am wrong. The Boss 429 Mustang had the engine code for the Boss motor in the VIN (Z). The car could be ordered from any Ford Dealer, it was included in the sales literature. Can you say any of this about the Boss 429 Cougars? I do agree that they are very very valuable, just not so willing to call them production. What literature lists them?
I think they are purpose built race cars just like the Trans Am cars… all just my opinion.
Very good point on the test cars… Probably makes your case on the Boss Cats.
I would rate Dons car way up there. I would love to see pictures. I am definatley a little biased but I think my 68 would have to be up there as well. 428 CJ, c6, 391 trac lok, and it was a gift from Ford to Dyno Don. Cardinal red XR7 with a lot of nice options and no rust issues. Plus the motor was built by Ralph Moody. I beleive from Holman and Moody. I used to have the receipt but it burnt in the fire. How would you rate my car?
The 68 1/2 CJ cars are very special. I recall that there were only 101 XR7 CJ cars… So rare that most people didn’t even know they existed until Kevin Marti came out with Cougar by the Numbers.
Heres Pics…
Man that is a beautiful car. I really like the Aqua interior with white. Just beautiful.
Thats why the minute I laid eyes on it I offered to buy it. Low and behold a couple of weeks later John decided to sell.
Heres a photo of the interior. Car has just slightly over 12,000 miles on it…1/4 at a time … LOL
