1969 Mercury Cougar – Dan Gurney XR7 Gifting Car
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Profile ID: 43373
Year: 1969
Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Markets: Classic & Antique, Muscle Car
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: KTL Restorations
Vehicle Story
The gift that keeps on giving...
This '69 Cougar was the gifting car in the Canadian - American Challenge Cup Series (Can-am) from the famous American racer, Dan Gurney.
Bruce McLaren took home the win and the '69 Mercury Cougar. The car was later found in New Hampshire and fully restored by KTL Restorations in 2013. Later the vehicle was featured on Legendary Motor Car and is now owned in a private collection.
Exterior: Paint code T: Red (later known as Cardinal Red / Candy Apple Red)
Interior: Red
Engine: 428 Cobra Jet, Ram Air induction
Transmission: C6
Other noted features: power windows, tilt-away column, style steel wheels, XR-7 package
Tech Sheet
Chassis
- Fasteners: AMK Products
- Gaskets: Steele Rubber Products
Exterior
- Car Care Products: Griots Garage Inc.
- Door Handles: Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
- : Steele Rubber Products
- Paint & Primers: BASF Automotive Refinish - RM
- Weather Stripping: Steele Rubber Products
Interior
- Carpeting: Auto Custom Carpets, Inc.
- Door Handles: Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
- Rust Prevention: POR-15 – American Icon – High-Performance Coatings
- Seam Sealer: POR-15 – American Icon – High-Performance Coatings
Equipment & Supplies
- Insurance: American National Collector Car Insurance
- Polisher: Griots Garage Inc.
- Shop Supplies: INDASA Abrasives
- Shop wheels: GUNIWHEEL
- Spray Booth: Spanesi Americas
- Spray Equipment: SATA by Dan-AM Co.
- Tie Downs: Mac’s Tie Downs
- Welders: Spanesi Americas
Shops
- Full Restoration: KTL Restorations
- Paint & Bodywork: KTL Restorations
- Project Manager: KTL Restorations
