2-1/2 year total restoration of the 68 Mercury Cougar.. (not consecutive) completed! Thanks to everyone who help to make this one happen! It was a team effort to say the least. 💪🏼 @gregorysaint69 for stripping this thing to bare metal @lynnsey.hunt & @roni.routon helping on the engine install @kipster011- everything electrical @datupholsteryguy - headliner & seat recover; best upholstery around! @odumjerry a wizard of all things engines..and Dutton Performance on the engine re-build, can’t rec

Today we take a closer look at the 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7. This was the first year for the second-generation Cougar, replacing the original that started in 1967. This new car was longer, more luxurious, and featured the largest engines offered by Ford/Lincoln/Mercury. AMCM's Owner, Mark Pieloch, covers this original XR7, including the model's history and the rarely optioned factory sunroof. | American Muscle Car Museum