[{"id": 15856334, "authorName": "Oddimotive_Cason", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oddimotive_cason/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is in amazing shape and should do a great job of screaming \"1970s!\" to anyone who sees it! I would drive it with pride.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1729099358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856874, "authorName": "CanadaCorner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadacorner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Malaise Era Sweet!\n\nThe first thing I thought of was Jimmy Conway's ride in Goodfellas, although I think that may have been the equivalent Thunderbird, but in the same colors.\n\nGood luck!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729100998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856985, "authorName": "rsb79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsb79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very glad to see this beauty! But it's not a \"cassette\" player. It's a classic 8-track tape deck. And that's the way (uh-huh-uh-huh) we like it! I also note the holes in the exhaust pipe. Wonder how much that would cost to replace? Could you provide a video of the cold start-up? I'm thinking it would be a bit louder than normal.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729101390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15857249, "authorName": "classicguy57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicguy57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally uploaded! Thought you had sold it since putting out the YT video of it. GLWTA, will be watching! P.S. I hope you get to share the 1st ownership story here.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729102124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15857596, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The catalogue car, if memory serves. For a smidge of fun, and lord knows this Cougar is worth every bit of this song\u2026\r\nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3T3MgIRUwj0&pp=ygUVY3JhenkgYm91dCBhIG1lcmN1cnkg", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729103154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15857706, "authorName": "TonyD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyd/", "bidAmount": 69, "content": "$69 bid placed by TonyD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729103486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15858395, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729105621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15858457, "authorName": "BEPLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bepla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "See the spread on pp 2&3 of the 1978 Cougar Brochure of the Midnight/Chamois Decor group\r\nhttps://xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1978-Mercury-Cougar-V1.pdf\r\n\r\nThese were high-style back then!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729105813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15858539, "authorName": "BishopKing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bishopking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this had \"Rich Corinthian Leather\" vs the Jordache interior I would be all in", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729106015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15859248, "authorName": "NMJeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please advise, what are the inops? A/C blow cold? Power antennae, rear diff looks pretty wet\r\nAndy drips under the car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729108132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15859474, "authorName": "cliffvair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cliffvair/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by cliffvair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729108919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15859668, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could toootally picture a cougar in this Cougar, lol. Rawr.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729109565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15859839, "authorName": "msrraymond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msrraymond/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by msrraymond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729110128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15860084, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729111112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15860284, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729111676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15860346, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NMJEFF will look tomorrow, I saw a little rear dif seepage, not really a leak!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729111833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15860671, "authorName": "maddog6198-", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddog6198-/", "bidAmount": 5575, "content": "$5,575 bid placed by maddog6198-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729112981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15860849, "authorName": "XR7GRegistrar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xr7gregistrar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were extremely popular when they were new. The color combination was everywhere! This one ought to do well.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1729113661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15862813, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BEPLA - 3 cougars in one photo on page 4 of the brochure . . . .", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729128821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15862824, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BEPLA - and the one on page 10 is the exact one my former girlfriend bought herself in 1978 . . .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729128939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15862914, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XR7GRegistrar I was going to say the same thing. I remember 1978 like it was yesterday, and these were absolutely everywhere. Very popular color combination.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729129823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15863163, "authorName": "Bassettclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassettclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These 1977-79 Cougars where like baby Lincoln's with great looks. This is a well preserved Cougar!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729133425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15863822, "authorName": "Bassettclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassettclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a new fully loaded 1978 XR-7 Dove Grey 400-2V from my dad's Bassett Lincoln- Mercury in Michigan City Indiana and really enjoyed the looks and smooth ride it gave me. Drove it back home to Pittsburgh, Pa. with my family and was really impressed\n w /overall engineering of this car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729162207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15864162, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I once heard this color combo described as \"peanut butter and grape jelly.\" Can never un-see that now!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729169275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15867790, "authorName": "Cougar_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cougar_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great commentary on American cars of the 1970s. Impossible to believe that my tastefully compact 1968 XR7 turned into this in only 10 years.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729188873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15869392, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 5675, "content": "$5,675 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729193367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15869580, "authorName": "maddog6198-", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddog6198-/", "bidAmount": 5775, "content": "$5,775 bid placed by maddog6198-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729193988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15872488, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 8143, "content": "$8,143 bid placed by Competitioncars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729207557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15872494, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it is only fair to sell it to me for the original selling price! lol! This thing is too cool!! @Seller be glad I didn't find this one first, this is def my cup of tea!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729207607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15873085, "authorName": "veriobill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veriobill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pimpin\u2019 ain\u2019t easy\u2026\u2026but it would sure be easier with this whip! Love this thing!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729213933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15873531, "authorName": "GermanDoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germandoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the outer edge of the wheels, are those a trim ring that can be replaced or a part of the actual wheel? (The polished looking edge on the wheels that looks damaged on some of the wheels.)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729219981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15874233, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GermanDoc I noticed that too. For me that is super easy, they are a removable trim ring and I have a great contact in Tennessee that for not much money will make them look new!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729253076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15875621, "authorName": "dubdub37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubdub37/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful ride, dripping with nostalgia (and class!) @seller could we get a cold start video?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729266202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15876780, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729272778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15877048, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember these striking Paint & Trim Combos back in the day (My 1st car was in fact a '79 Cougar XR-7 from Grossinger Motors in Skokie, IL) BUT were these \"over the top\" interiors FACTORY for these or Dealer Option or even custom?? (CAN'T even tell you the last time I saw one of these in the Flesh!) GLWTA to all!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729273562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877162, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelmotorcar (Seller) fantastic presentation here; your showroom is immaculate and lights up and shines better than a Micro-Chip Sterile Plant! That front bumper from the front passenger side in some photos looks almost \"Crooked\" or bent upward possibly?? Is that maybe just the lighting inside and reflections or?? Thanks for your time!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729274054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877474, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729275067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877479, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729275090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15879474, "authorName": "georgethe3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgethe3/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by georgethe3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729281438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15879937, "authorName": "PopeEdwardThe8th", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/popeedwardthe8th/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Power Seats ? Lighted Vanity Mirrors ?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729282978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15880476, "authorName": "NMJeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had this exact same model and color car. It was originally marketed as the \"Midnight Cat\" I sold mine a year and a half ago for $8,300 but it had had the original air conditioning removed, the original owner in Indiana had no use for it back when they were looking for ways to save on weight. Mine did not have the power seats and I sold it with 71,000 Mi on it one repaint back in the '90s. Striking colors you don't see anymore", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729284268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15881567, "authorName": "golfnut53083", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfnut53083/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was selling Ford/Mercury's back in the late '70's and remember the \"Midnight Cat\" quite well as we sold a ton of them. Very striking color combo. Also have vivid memories of the bigger than life poster of Farah Faucett with a seductively dangling Cougar emblem on the showroom wall!!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1729288565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15883145, "authorName": "SCHOLAR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scholar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h05JOY7sTnI", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729307283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15883652, "authorName": "Bassettclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassettclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super nice 1978 Cougar XR-7 but whoever wins this beautiful car needs to properly lubricate all hinges. The hood, trunk, doors properly to prevent future issues.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729336661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15883687, "authorName": "eric8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see that the carb was replaced. Do you still have the original Ford unit?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729338322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15887721, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have original carb", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729365846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15893720, "authorName": "bobthomas1245", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobthomas1245/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by bobthomas1245", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729455261, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15894210, "authorName": "AngkorZilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angkorzilla/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by AngkorZilla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729461469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15896041, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729515154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15896116, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has got to be the most Cougared-up Mercury Cougar ever produced. What an outstanding representation of \u201870\u2019s style and kudo\u2019s to Mercury for easily making the Cougar stand out in the extremely crowded personal luxury coupe market of the era. \r\nI can only imagine Harvey Korman as \u2018Hedley Lamarr\u2019 reading through the Marti Report and coming across \u2018Midnight/Chamois Decor Group\u2019 and saying: \u201ckinky.\u201d Only in the \u201870\u2019s\u2026.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729516256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15903517, "authorName": "Jimmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best hood ornaments ever!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729553828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15903784, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@popeedwardthe8th yes on the power seat. It works too. Will check mirrors tomorrow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729556165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15904856, "authorName": "Buyawhip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyawhip/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Buyawhip", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729571886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15905086, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 11553, "content": "$11,553 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729586077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15905265, "authorName": "Bassettclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassettclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AC in good working condition blowing cold?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729596820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15905652, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729602711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15906106, "authorName": "bobthomas1245", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobthomas1245/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by bobthomas1245", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729606983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15906185, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729607669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15906471, "authorName": "Buyawhip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyawhip/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Buyawhip", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729610071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15911091, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729627965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15911217, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ac is blowing cold.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729628326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15913231, "authorName": "89lincolntc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/89lincolntc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like it, a lot. The colors work especially well and set off the cars lines which are actually quite good, a rare thing for that dismal time period in US car offerings. I've never given any thought to having one of these in my 'dream collection' until now, even the wheel are great. Outstanding example. GLWTA.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729634593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15913485, "authorName": "tbstx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbstx/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by tbstx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729636500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15913818, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mikey, I hope this finishes strong for you! This is pretty rare car in very nice shape! I Think much closer to $20k is the right number.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729639622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15913931, "authorName": "cameraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 79 cougar XR7, loved it till the transmission stopped working, mine you I only paid $650. for it, lol way back in the day!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729640589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15914790, "authorName": "lincolnsandcaddies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnsandcaddies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelmotorcar....another stellar car! was very impressed with the 300CD you recently sold...this is another great find! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729648331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915720, "authorName": "slibertore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slibertore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is the driving video? I\u2019m sure I\u2019ve missed it somewhere", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729681945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915723, "authorName": "Stgru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stgru/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by Stgru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729682053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15915860, "authorName": "tyresmoker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tyresmoker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am reviewing this listing at the moment and \"Stayin' Alive\" is playing in the background on my whole-house Sonos system...Coincidence?!?!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729686213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915875, "authorName": "Monkeyboylawyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monkeyboylawyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is pimptastic. Is that vinyl on the trunk? So cool. Disco Stu approved!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729686414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916213, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome everybody to the final day of bidding on our super cool 1978 mercury cougar XR7 , again this is a no reserve Auction guys that means the highest bidder is the winner of this car today I want to thank all the wonderful commentors and bidders on a very pleasant Auction experience please remember this is a one owner car. I have the original bill of sale which I will post now. Please bid away and remember, no reserve, highest bidder wins.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729689965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916350, "authorName": "delaware_doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delaware_doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only two options that would make this blue and chamois XR-7 PERFECT would be the floor shift and the full gage package. I was just 16-17 and was working a a local Lincoln-Mercury dealership when these were new.\nI can tell you how many of these \u201877-\u201879 Cougars I removed the shipping plastic and detailed/cleaned for delivery. This brings me back\u2026 thank you!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729691014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916504, "authorName": "Mrslate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrslate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these a few years ago. A beautiful car that is fun to drive and turns heads everywhere it goes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729692316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916809, "authorName": "91grandwagoneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/91grandwagoneer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had two 1979 Mercury Cougar XR7s - my first real car which took me back and forth to High School (around '88-'89). The first was a hand-me-down from my Aunt and Uncle, with dents, with no paint - just grey primer. We found the same exact car with a seized engine 302 engine, but the body was in perfect condition. So, we swapped the engine from the hand-me-down and had a perfect car. It was the best driving \"ride engineered\" car with the best air-conditioning - we'd freeze in that car. This '78 is beautiful!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729694828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15917260, "authorName": "CLASSICAUTOFOX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautofox/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by CLASSICAUTOFOX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729697915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15917271, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back when Ford was at least *trying* to be unique", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729698000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15917367, "authorName": "Bongiovi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bongiovi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like what wiseguy Henry Hill probably bought after going into witness protection.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729698585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15917851, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729701703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15918001, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729702642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15918062, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729702842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15918275, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729703511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15918590, "authorName": "third-classcitizen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/third-classcitizen/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by third-classcitizen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729704436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15918813, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "less than 1 hour to go, NO RESERVE , good luck everyone!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729705188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15918838, "authorName": "BeastRig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beastrig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beast of a rig", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729705274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919537, "authorName": "Bellacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellacars/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Bellacars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919628, "authorName": "third-classcitizen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/third-classcitizen/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by third-classcitizen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919645, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 15053, "content": "$15,053 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707887, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919656, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919671, "authorName": "alex1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex1963/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by alex1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919675, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 16753, "content": "$16,753 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919684, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 17100, "content": "$17,100 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919687, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 17353, "content": "$17,353 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729707998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919691, "authorName": "Bellacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellacars/", "bidAmount": 17603, "content": "$17,603 bid placed by Bellacars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919693, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 17853, "content": "$17,853 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919695, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meremer good to \"see you again\" here my Friend! GOOD Luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729708031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919699, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708036, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919705, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 18553, "content": "$18,553 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919712, "authorName": "Bellacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellacars/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Bellacars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919715, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 19253, "content": "$19,253 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919726, "authorName": "Bellacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellacars/", "bidAmount": 19550, "content": "$19,550 bid placed by Bellacars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919730, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 19853, "content": "$19,853 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919737, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OUT of Popcorn again! Switching to Bourbon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729708168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919744, "authorName": "The_Dude_Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_dude_abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car, great seller, what's not to like!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729708188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919764, "authorName": "Bellacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellacars/", "bidAmount": 20150, "content": "$20,150 bid placed by Bellacars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919767, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 20453, "content": "$20,453 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919800, "authorName": "Bellacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellacars/", "bidAmount": 20800, "content": "$20,800 bid placed by Bellacars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919806, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 21053, "content": "$21,053 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919826, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller was smart going No Reserve on this Beauty!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729708383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919850, "authorName": "Bellacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellacars/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Bellacars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919853, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 21753, "content": "$21,753 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919879, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 'Midnight Cat' still seems worth every Nickel! GOOD LUCK to all as this ends!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729708517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919897, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/23/24 for $21,753 to meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708566, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15919901, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy. Mini me Bill Blass XR-7. Enjoy", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729708573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919915, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CONGRATS @meremer we have very similar tastes in cars! GLAD to see you get one here! It's a BEAUT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729708616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919925, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats @meremer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729708644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919949, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here I was holding the reins in here out of respect for my Friend @bobthomas1245 as I saw him bidding; but once you were in the mix; I had to bow out. GLAD you won it! It's a stunning car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919970, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now we BaT 'Addicts' can HOPE another one of these comes out of the woodwork before too long and others get a chance as well....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729708797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924894, "authorName": "lincolnsandcaddies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnsandcaddies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meremer @michaelmotorcar....congrats to you both!!!! what a stunning car...my best wishes!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729729294, "type": "comment"}]