Highlights

€32,000 worth of modifications carried out by Rudy Wessely at Performance Products
Deeply improved mechanicals, including the engine, gearbox and differential
V8 big block stroker 460 ci (7.5 litres) supercharged, mated to a C6 automatic transmission
Only around 8,000 km covered since the build
Third-generation Cougar Restomod, bespoke and tailored for shows

The appeal

Across its seven generations, produced from the 1960s through to the 1980s, the Mercury Cougar has always sat halfway between a big, luxurious personal coupe and a snarling muscle car. The third generation offered more comfort and space than its predecessors, while retaining the sporty styling that was gradually toned down on later versions.

This bespoke build takes the concept even further by pairing assertive style with high-level performance. Initially fitted with a 351 ci V8, this Cougar now features a huge 460 ci (7.5-litre) V8, the work of specialist Rudy Wessely at Performance Products. Fed by a Quick Fuel Technology carburettor and boosted with a supercharger, this big block stroker forms the heart of a €32,000 preparation, which also includes upgrades to the gearbox, differential and exhaust system.

In terms of looks, the car wears a dark metallic red paint, Ridler five-spoke chrome wheels, and an interior fully reconditioned in red and black, finished with “diamond quilted” stitching.

With just 8,000 km covered since completion, this Cougar is presented in excellent condition. The seller states that it runs and drives perfectly. For fans of American cars, this is a great opportunity to own a genuine showpiece.

Key information

Odometer: 59,938 km shown (declared exact by the seller)
Country of registration: Belgium
Roadworthiness test: valid roadworthiness test in place
Technical specs: supercharged 460 ci (7.5-litre) stroker V8, strengthened C6 automatic gearbox
Service file: €32,000 in invoices covering work carried out on the engine, gearbox and differential
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Details

Major mechanical preparation carried out around 8,000 km ago by Rudy Wessely, according to the detailed specifications below
Dark metallic red paint in very good overall condition
Some chips and imperfections are visible on the bodywork, as shown in the photo gallery
The bodywork presents well overall, with slight bubbling around the right-hand rear wing
Some cracks are present on the rear bumper, as visible in the photos
Black twin racing stripes running the full length of the bodywork
Modified bonnet to accommodate a large chromed air intake
Interior fully reconditioned in red and black, with piping and “diamond quilted” stitching, plus a matching dashboard
The interior is in good overall condition, with some normal age-related signs of wear on the upholstery and controls
The black floor mats show slight discolouration and signs of wear
The seller states that the car runs and drives perfectly
Stored in a garage
French registration document with normal registration

Mechanical preparation (according to the seller)

V8 big block stroker 460 ci (7.5 litres)
Aluminium cylinder heads
Roller camshaft (roller camshaft)
Supercharger
Quick Fuel Technology / Edelbrock carburettor
Strengthened C6 automatic transmission
Upgraded/strengthened torque converter
4-into-1 exhaust headers
Exhaust system with ceramic coating
Many aluminium finishing parts
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