Every project starts somewhere. These photos document the condition of the Cougar before restoration begins.
A few pictures of the “Cobra” engine – as purchased
I found a 66 Ford Fairlane in Jasper, Alabama – about a 4 hour drive from my house. It had no motor but otherwise looked to be in good shape, at least from the few pictures in the Craigslist ad. I talked with the owner who confirmed that the body was solid and there were...
I found a 67 Cougar for sale about 90 miles away. Overall, it was in pretty rough shape. It had no engine or transmission but it also had minimal rust and most of the chrome looked good. The owner and I agreed on a price and sort of set a date for “sometime next week”...
