1967 Mercury Cougar GT Hardtop in Black 4 Speed & 390 Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

Hi WILLIAM LAST, Happy to read you enjoy this Lady and her "Black Cat" :-) AND... it's your "Dream car" too. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

Hi Mem Ories, Hopefully they'll see this videos on there computers and get motivated to drive a car like this :-) Lou

I had a store clerk laugh at me when I mentioned about the 1950's and 60's original car for the static display that was a clay model . Today the cars are designed in Auto CAD with a 3D printer to make parts or a 3D file for the CNC milling machine to make a part for casting. If someone took all the Maker's badges off their cars, you could line up 30 sedans or 15 cross-overs where I can only guess the Company that made it. I think that it's insane for Makers to build small 4 door cars when we have an Aging Population where people need large door to get in and more room inside . It's like the Radio stations catering to the youth music and Rap when that demographic was shrinking about 8% a year as people had less children while while immigrant entered with adult children over 19 .

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this "Black Cat" and appreciate reading the details you enjoy :-) Lou

@@loucostabile the Mercury Cougar went from looking like a Ford Mustang Body Style to Ford L.T.D. Body Style

Hi Scott Massey, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

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Pretty wild vinyl top. Sounds like a fun car, and thank you for viewing and sharing.

Hi Right Lane Hog, Thank you for the kind comment :-) Lou

@@loucostabile My pleasure sir.

Hi PJE, That's what this Channel is all about :-) Hope you see many more cars and stories on this RU-vid Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

High praise for the Mercury. Nice :-)

Hi Jed Clampett, High praise :-) Lou

Hi SRm, Sounds like you had some wonderful cars :-) I think the quite came from Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me at times when I've lost someone or something, and I hope it helps you too, Lou

I feel your pain. I thought i had to sell my nova ss after losing a contract for my then-young business. Took a bath on the sale. Turned out that I definitely could have kept my car. I am currently restoring two Novas right now: one base nova, and one SS .

sRm me to hadvto sale in 2010 my Grecian Gold 1968 390...hurt bad

Hi Steve Flad, Happy to read you love Cougars :-) Good news....stay tuned, Lou

The first time FORD ran their Ads on TV in 1966 , the car was amazing because it was the high-end model that had hidden headlights while the base engine was the 289 V8 . The Galaxie, GTO and Impala/Caprice didn't get hidden lights unitl 1968 . The Cougar's rear lights were from the T-bird concept for sequential and almost ran the entire width with the Plate space in the middle and gas filler flap . The first time I saw a Corvette was in the fall of 1964 when a new 1965 was park at a Company down the street from me. It was yellow with black inside and remember the wood steering wheel and black vinyl top and hide away head lights. The Cougar was what a person would see at a Futurama auto show , but the Mustang was so successful to pump out over 1 milion from april 64 to august 66 that Mercury wanted their version and built it at the F code plant in Detroit along side the Mustangs. While the Unibody was pretty well a base frame from the Mustang it was only the Trunk lid that was a Mustang part .

Hi Mo Garcia, I'm still fascinated by them now :-) Lou

I also have a fascination with hideaway headlights. My Cougar was a '68 Nugget Gold XR7. Great cars.

The 66 Dodge Charger had them.

@@larryhawkins3294 Hidden headlights are my favorite feature of classic cars. It's the reason I've owned several cars with them: '65 Riviera, '67 Eldorado '68 Cougar XR-7, '69 MK III from the late '80's through about 2002. I currently drive a '96 Collector's Edition Corvette Convertible. The most dependable system was the all electric one on the Riviera. The others had leaks. Currently there are all electric conversion kits for Cougars and I'd bet for the other models too, but when I owned those cars, either they weren't available or I missed that memo. I read an article that said the insurance cost of repairing/replacing those systems, coupled with owner complaints over units freezing in cold climates, caused car manufacturers to stop offering them. I lived in CA with all of my cars except the Eldo. I bought it when I returned to Dallas. Even if your home had a garage, it'd be frustrating to stand in freezing temps, at night, trying to free stuck covers, just so you can see, after a hard day at the office. I'm one of the few guys that would put up with that inconvenience.

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, You're right, Charlotte is a true car Gal, and I'd agree that she'll give the Car Guy a good run in this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

Hi Dastardly Dave, Glad you enjoy this car, and I hope your Friends comes out nice too :-) Lou

Hi Vincent Basso, I still find my self behind a Cougar or Mustang with the sequential tail lights waiting and hoping they turn a corner or change lanes :-) Lou

@@loucostabile 1967. This video gave me a time frame on that car memory. I was in seventh grade

@@loucostabile I do not remember the mustang's tail lights being sequential like the cougar. Am I wrong ?

Hi Richard Devoe, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and hope you're behind the wheel of your "Big Cat" again soon, Lou

Hmmm, what if that green Mustang was a Cougar Steve McQueen drove.......

Hi Michael P, You're right, you just wait for one of them to turn in front of you so you can see those tail lights blink :-) Lou

Hi Eric Hite, Happy to read you appreciate this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

Happy to read you enjoy her car, and thank you for sharing details of your Torino too :-)

King Crimson one of my Favs !!! Prog and Classic Muscle Cars !!! : D

Hi my name is 905, You're right, she's a great Care Taker for her cat :-) You're welcome, Lou

High praise for this episode :-)

Hi George Mattar, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Friends 1967 Car :-) Thanks for the kind words on the videos, it's appreciated, Lou

Hi BartRicky, Glad to read you enjoy this Cougar :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your nice 67 XR7 too, Lou

Hello Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi Samuel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi W Scott, Thank you for sharing, and appreciate the kind words on this video :-) Lou

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for sharing your Father had one too.

Hi Joseph Taverna, Well said :-) Hope you see many more cars (and memories captured on video) you'll enjoy on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Lou Costabile hi lou JT hear back at you thanks for the compliment I'll be looking forward do any new videos you put up if you are a father Happy Father's Day take care buddy

Hi lakggk, Sounds like fun memories :-) You're welcome, Lou

Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@@loucostabile I am already a subscriber. This one was very special to me and my first “ New “ car . Yes I’m older . Mine had the exact same wheels and was ordered late 67.

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Happy to read "I LOVE THIS CAR" :-)

Pretty cool for sure :-)

Just the right options to order a 390 4 spd , tilt wheel , console , tinted upper front window , power disk brakes , GT decor, vinyl roof , power steering , Tilt steering and GT rims . It's almost the XR7 but I like that roof with no badges slapped on the side to collect water and dirt behind them . Not much that I would would change if I ordered one in 1966 other than no console but the headliner console option and maybe standard steerting .

Hi JACKBUD, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

Hi Heath, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hotwheel66, Happy to read you "Love these Cougars" :-) If you type into RU-vid search "My Car Story with Lou Cougar" I think you'll see some you enjoy, Lou

Hi Thomas C, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

Hi Stephanie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

High praise :-)

Hi D Wnright, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

Hi Rich McIntyre, Happy to read you enjoy this Cougar :-) Stay tuned, I have a few more Jungle Cats coming up I think you'll enjoy, Lou

Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, and you're welcome.

Glad to read you enjoy this "Big Cat" :-) You're welcome.

Hi Dr Akbar, You're right about those headlights. I believe they work well because she uses them, Lou

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "cool-cat" :-) You're welcome, Lou

Hi gunnut77, High praise :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of a "Black Cat" like this one soon, Lou

Hi Dwayne’s bad chemicals, Happy to read you appreciate the style of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi Tracey Bonner, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thank you for sharing details on your Cousin's green Cougar too :-) Lou

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

Hi Chris Moody, Glad to read you enjoy this car and have nice memories of your 1st wives car too, Lou

Hi Wayne, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and story of this car :-) Lou

Glad to read you enjoy this Cougar :-)

Hi Robert Amoyaw, Appreciate your kind words, and glad you're along for the ride :-) Lou

Screw the Limes!!

Hi Rambladesman Moe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

You're welcome JD Harra (AMX Concepts)

Hi Red 13, A good story for sure :-) Lou

51 years, ya. She cares. Had it restored only 5 years ago.

Hi Tim M, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Happy to share this episode with you :-) Lou

Happy to receive a "thumbs up" from you :-)

Happy to read this is a "PURRRFECT" Black Cat for you :-)

@@loucostabile it is at that ! ;) thanks for sharing.

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

Enjoyed reading your comment :-) Well said.

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

Hi Brad, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Sounds like good fun with the crazy friend. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

Hi jay kay Glad to read you find this car beautiful, and happy you enjoy Charlotte's story with her Black Cat :-) Lou

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

Glad to read you "love" the Cougars :-) Stay tuned.... there might be another "Big Cat" coming soon.

You're welcome, and good news regarding seeing more Cougars....stay tuned :-)

High praise for this car :-)

High praise :-)

My pleasure :-)

Glad to see you enjoy this car :-)

I remember that too :-)

Hi Gilbert, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi Ed B., Happy to read you enjoy the car and the dedication to keep a car looking this good that long too :-) Lou

Hi Mike Vale, "Excellent automotive sculpture" Well said :-) Lou

I'm going to need help replying to this comment.

Hi LIBERTY MAN, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

I believe the quote was from Dr Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's gone, but be glad it happened." That quote helps me with people or things I no longer have, and I hope it helps you too.

Hi Michael Coffey, Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

@@loucostabile 😀

Hi iswc27, Find finding a "Car Gal" to share her car with us :-) I appreciate the kind words on this presentation, Lou

Hi Richard Bruckner, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Stay tuned, there will be a few more "Big Cat" cars on the Channel coming up, Lou

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Thank you Roberto. Hope you have a great weekend too.

Sad to read your Cougar story :-(

Hi MissHolly60, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and a tip, Lou

HI Good Russian, When I'm around cars, I'm good :-) How are you? Happy to read you enjoy this "Black Cat", Lou

I'm with a Lady so I'm showing my manors Paul :-)

"Bad Kitty" in such a good way :-) You're welcome, and thank you for viewing.

Nice :-)

Hi Glenn Balboa, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

Hi IRA VOG, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

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