We’ll overtly admit that not each SEMA construct is our cup of tea. However this? A tastefully resto-modded 1968 Mercury Cougar with a 460-horsepower Ford Mustang V8? Yeah, that is proper in our wheelhouse. Sadly, there was no in-pwerson SEMA present in 2020, so we missed out on gems like this one. SEMA or no SEMA, the aftermarket carries on, and co-owners Jim and Mike Ring of Ringbrothers (get it?) noticed no cause to let their effort and time go to waste.
After they’re not constructing wild customs (see: 1,100-horsepower 1972 AMC Javelin AMX) or extra refined showcases (akin to this Cougar or their 1971 K5 Chevy Blazer construct from 2018), the oldsters at Ringbrothers crank out manufacturing unit replica elements, whether or not for old style restoration or modification functions. Whereas ’60s muscle automobiles are recurring construct topics for the 2, the Cougar was the primary of its form they tackled.
Conserving it within the household, Ringbrothers sourced a Ford 5.0-liter “Coyote” V8 and a 10-Pace Computerized (lifted from an F-150 Raptor, by the way) for the construct. They did not cease with the driveline, in fact. The suspension was overhauled with just a little assist from DSE and a set of HRE Collection C1 C103 Cast 3-Piece wheels have been thrown over upgraded brakes.
“We put our coronary heart into every automotive we construct, and this Cougar isn’t any exception,” Jim mentioned. “The completed product is delicate and fashionable, but any fanatic immediately is aware of it is not inventory. I think about that is what Mercury designers would have give you in the event that they have been constructing the Cougar right now.”
“Whereas we could not deliver the automotive to the SEMA Present, we hope it may be proven to the general public quickly,” Mike mentioned. “We had by no means finished a Cougar earlier than, so this was a enjoyable construct. I like working with new shapes and arising with new concepts.”
There’s a lot to understand about this Cougar aside from the mechanicals, too. The end is Augusta Inexperienced Metallic (courtesy of BASF), which was a manufacturing unit shade in 1968. It’s possible you’ll understand it by one other title: Highland Inexperienced. There are a couple of customized exterior touches, however they’re fairly refined and styled to be period-correct. The inside was additionally restored and up to date, and it is the place you may discover the one factor we’re not keen on: that huge, fats truck shifter. Gearbox selections however, it’s kind of of an eyesore. However contemplating how beautiful the remainder is, we’ll give it a go.
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