[{"id": 5317373, "authorName": "aeromunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aeromunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally a Cougar coming up for auction that doesn't look like a boring grandpa car. GLWTA! Nice looking ride, super clean and good choices on the mods.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605217303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317413, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful work on a beautiful car. What lines! Well done. Can't wait to see the videos of startup, idling, driving etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605217532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317421, "authorName": "LiquidLou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidlou/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by LiquidLou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605217556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5317459, "authorName": "mwagner10702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwagner10702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pay attention people. This is how a restoration is done. What a car. With any car I can usually pick a nit here and there, so here goes . . . there are none! I am even OK with the automatic transmission. This is one beautiful Cougar. Well done Rocketsports Racing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605217746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317485, "authorName": "ayesea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayesea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dyno report is not clear to me so what is the HP?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605217889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317530, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would like to hear it roar in a driving video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605218168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317548, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ayesea\r\nfollow the green line, up to 440hp", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605218268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317582, "authorName": "Nikrnic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikrnic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Cougar. I had a nice original 68 XR7 from Cali but this ones really got \"The Look\" GLWS..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605218483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317598, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build but I think it would be better with a black rim steering wheel...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605218600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317610, "authorName": "WillTradeKidneyfor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willtradekidneyfor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The more pictures I looked at the further my jaw dropped.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605218701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317659, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slick last time-slick now! Should do well once again-super nice Cougar!!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605219046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317713, "authorName": "Limitedtime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/limitedtime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have a soft spot for the Cougars back in high school (early 2000s) my buddy had one of Hertz Rent-A-Racer sunroof-equipped Cougar Eliminators. We drove that thing all around the East bay!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605219278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317831, "authorName": "Indy_Steve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indy_steve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excuse me if I'm wrong, but I'm just noticing this... Are Cougar tail lights the same as the Shelby Mustangs of this era?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605219774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317839, "authorName": "NeonChristopher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neonchristopher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gentiloz do you recall which hood scoop was used? I\u2019m looking for one for my \u201867 Cougar and really like the shape.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605219815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5317855, "authorName": "Bumpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpo/", "bidAmount": 10302, "content": "$10,302 bid placed by Bumpo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605219876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5318045, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW......nice job on the cosmetics.....best looking Cougar I've ever seen. Amazing to be reminded that I was only twelve when the model was introduced.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605220722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318251, "authorName": "Blueprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueprint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She\u2019s one year older than me so in theory she IS a Cougar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605221893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318257, "authorName": "CNMPLS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnmpls/", "bidAmount": 11967, "content": "$11,967 bid placed by CNMPLS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605221946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5318271, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car. \n\nNeighbor of mine when I was an impressionable teenager had one. It was maroon over black and was immaculate. My neighbor was obsessive / compulsive and the car was always perfectly turned out. Problem was, he would hear a 'strange noise' every time we went for a ride and would immediately turn for home so that he could check it out. Thus my total mileage in it was very low. His brother, on the other hand, was devil may care and had a Mustang that could have self destructed before he would have turned back from a night of cruising. I did many hundreds of miles in that one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605222158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318292, "authorName": "Bumpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please add some videos showing a walk around, hidden lamp operating , ac functioning and temp, and a neighborhood and highway drive. Would love to hear it\u2019s sound! Lastly, could you also provide paint measurements? Thanks in advance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605222311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318359, "authorName": "Bumpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You realize that given the build date, someone in LA probably test drove one of these the first weekend it was available, and ordered it on the spot. Guessing the car listed for over $5K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605223255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318370, "authorName": "Pontiacs4evr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacs4evr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As long as the hide-away headlights and the sequential rear turn signals are working properly it's worth it. 2doors4evr.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605223383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318390, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1967 is a great year for cars, and car design. \r\n\r\nThe Mercury Cougar is one of my absolute least favorite designs from that era. There is such a thing as subtlety, and there is such a thing as characterless. I've always found it to be near characterless. \r\n\r\nThis mod is great. Fantastic. I would totally buy this. Now, it looks subtle, but powerful. Interior subtle, but stylish. Great choices here. Nice work! It's amazing what a few choices can do to completely enliven a design.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605223645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318399, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please add a walkaround video of a raven-haired dominatrix standing on the roof with a black panther on a chain link leash, cracking her bullwhip, in slow motion.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605223765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318444, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To answer some of the great questions. To all potential buyers, everything on our cars work or we will not put them on BAT.\r\n\r\nHeadlights and front covers as well as taillights work as they should.\r\n\r\nWe will be adding more videos tomorrow and a better pic of Dyno sheet.\r\n\r\nThe engine was built by Tony Gentilozzi whose engines have won eight Trans Am Championships as well as 24 hours of Daytona and 12 hours of Sebring.\r\n\r\nThe scoop is an NOS 69 Cougar, we built the fresh air.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605224519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5318557, "authorName": "Johnryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnryan/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Johnryan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605226509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5318874, "authorName": "wirekat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wirekat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! I loved that car, I love this car. This will make a Cougar fan very happy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605232314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319014, "authorName": "cjpennington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjpennington/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being an English gent in NY/NJ I don\u2019t often lust after the American classics but this took my breath away. Understated yet menacing. Beautiful attention to detail from this shop. No room in the garage or enough dollars in the bank account unfortunately but will watch this with envy. Outstanding job and good luck with the auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605235011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319035, "authorName": "carguyathome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguyathome/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by carguyathome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605235421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5319244, "authorName": "Baron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baron/", "bidAmount": 18350, "content": "$18,350 bid placed by Baron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605239483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5319282, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car, tremendous presence.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605240276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319371, "authorName": "Heliroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heliroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gentiloz Beautiful car and awesome mods. Is that a swing away steering column?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605242706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319458, "authorName": "kgrier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kgrier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular. My retirement account is in danger.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605246406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319471, "authorName": "Rockjaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockjaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Literally this is a new vehicle.... serious question relative to the reassembly process - how are you able to put all components together as per original design and desired mods? I know that no matter how much diligence I put into a simple repair of a household appliance, etc, I always find myself skipping a step or, upon expected completion, finding assorted \u201cextra parts\u201d LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605247084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319481, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a fan of aftermarket wheels on vintage rides, but this works really well together.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605247527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319556, "authorName": "downunderpunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downunderpunter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well the bidding sure picked up quickly on this one!\r\nUnreal example. Someone is going to be VERY happy with this car...\r\nPractically better than new!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605253293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319633, "authorName": "woodhacker1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodhacker1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could only wish. I started driving with a 67...kept it for years until someone hit it and I couldn't afford to fix an \"old\" car. All I can say is whoever gets this, you are very lucky.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605267565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319662, "authorName": "TransitGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transitguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This cat IS better than new ! I had a '67 non-XR-7 and I'd be embarrassed to park it next to this black beauty.\r\nIf the attention to detail shown by the perfectly-aligned headlamp covers is continued throughout the rest of the car, then this has to be the best Cougar out there.\r\nOh, do I ever wish I had room for this stunner ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605269750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319697, "authorName": "ndl83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ndl83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it's from Rocketsports, you know it's done right! Good job, Paul.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605271669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319730, "authorName": "Bassettclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassettclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Resto Mod! I am mainly for original Cougars but this one is the exception and done almost perfect. Horse power/torque curve very impressive!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605272909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319811, "authorName": "cougar68XR-7GTspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cougar68xr-7gtspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful vehicle, really not a cougar though . Great job of creating a clone , with motor , new shifter and a hood that was only on the e .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605274554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5319930, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cold start video has been added by the seller. \u2013 BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605276361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5320185, "authorName": "Jaguarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaguarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a '68 in Wimbledon White with a 390, but sold it to buy a Viper. Now the Vipers gone too and the one I miss the most is the Cougar. Most beautiful lines of any pony car. Don't know if I could maintain that black paint to its current luster, but worth a try. Might have to change the wheels though.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605279746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5320186, "authorName": "Jaguarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaguarman/", "bidAmount": 18600, "content": "$18,600 bid placed by Jaguarman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605279757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5320354, "authorName": "LiquidLou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidlou/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by LiquidLou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605281967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5320365, "authorName": "adc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely breathtaking. Now this may be blasphemy to some, but is it difficult to convert to manual transmission (4/5 sp)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605282109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5320405, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most people do a build on a lesser donor car. VERY nice conversion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605282735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5320556, "authorName": "devinss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devinss/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by devinss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605285067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5320611, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional start-up, driving, and headlight demonstration videos have been added by the seller. - BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605285746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5320658, "authorName": "RedAvanti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redavanti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jaguarman\r\nYou can get both cars back with today's auctions if your bank account is big enough.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605286441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5320758, "authorName": "Maltese_Falcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maltese_falcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IndySteve,\n\n67 Shelbys used 67/68 Cougar taillights but without the bezel/grill overlay. 68 Shelbys (and California/High Country Specials) used the 65 Thunderbird taillight assembly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605288203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5321231, "authorName": "tk76054", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tk76054/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car. First thing I would do with it is visit Midas.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605292983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5321690, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for posting the videos with the appropriate goose it! Question, I notice a whirring noise at idle on the videos. Is that the electric fuel pump. Sounds like it to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605295947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5324209, "authorName": "G.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy it for the sequential taillights alone!\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605308777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5325769, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trguy,. From the exterior rear of the car the Holly electric pump is audible. We rubber mounted it in isolation.\r\n\r\nI will take another listen Monday, if the sound is out of place we will build some isolation.\r\n\r\nThanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605368578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5325775, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ADC, The conversion to manual trans is really not a problem. A Tremec style would require minimal tunnel mods.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605368721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326370, "authorName": "WdClarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdclarke/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by WdClarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605381848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5326423, "authorName": "devinss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devinss/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by devinss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605383394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5326517, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller\r\n\r\nBeautiful job. Great restraint in the choices. So many built up resto mods just go too far over the top, in my opinion.\r\n\r\nTech question. I believe the 4R70W is typically electronically regulated by the source car\u2019s ECU. What does this car use? A stand alone aftermarket controller of some kind?\r\n\r\nThanks. Good luck.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605385996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328088, "authorName": "Jadelva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadelva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @gentiloz. Great shop, great people! Jaime I from PR. They now about Ford Products Godspeed. Jaime I", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605459052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329320, "authorName": "DJMartin1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djmartin1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Cougar! Very similar to what I\u2019m putting together with my 68..no rotisserie on mine though (unfortunately). Love everything about this car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605498786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330238, "authorName": "Bierstaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bierstaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sinister triple black Cougar! Super cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605546423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330305, "authorName": "MJCR88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjcr88/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by MJCR88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605547466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5330450, "authorName": "WdClarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdclarke/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by WdClarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605549456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5330645, "authorName": "MJCR88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjcr88/", "bidAmount": 35750, "content": "$35,750 bid placed by MJCR88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605552755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5334249, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. I noticed on your video labeled, \"BaT 67 Cougar Drive,\" that there appears to be a blemish on the windshield (01:03). Is this a grease spot, or damage to the glass? Also, do the sequential tail lights work as designed? Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605582458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5334726, "authorName": "IamRacerX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamracerx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Not over done just super clean. Wheels suite it very well too.\r\nGLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605613306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335607, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Phornick, just a smudge from a greasy hand. Taillights are as built. The car looks the part but more importantly is fast and stops and handles as expected. We spent time tuning the suspension and spring rates for balance.\r\n\r\nWe do not outbofbthe box build cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605630780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335786, "authorName": "DonRush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donrush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had several folks reach out to me about my opinion on value. Wow! Not the same car as last time... So smart to spend a decent amount of money up front instead of starting with a basket case. Resto-Mods are out of my wheelhouse but consider this... Look at what was paid for the car, add all the money spent on upgrades and I think you will find you are getting the labor for a pittance. Seller, how many hours do you think you invested?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605633663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339116, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DonRush, we have 420 hours in the chassis/car restoration, 44 hours in the engine and 25 hours in the cars systems. I have been a good business man most of my life, a good race driver most of my life. This is a passion business for me and my sons, we want to create good value and great friends who are customers. The rest will take care of itself.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1605653571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339939, "authorName": "Gotfuel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gotfuel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PULL UP COUGAR! PULL UP!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605665817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340315, "authorName": "DonRush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donrush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So if you could get me (and you cannot) to build this car at $50 per hour your bill would be $25k for labor alone.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605674985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340444, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @Gentiloz\n\nI used to watch you racing on TV. Always there, most always competitive is what I remember. I hope you take that as a compliment because that\u2019s how it\u2019s meant.\n\nI posted this question about the 4R70W transmission a few days but it was never answered. I put it down at the bottom of my comment so maybe you missed it.\n\nTech question. I believe the 4R70W is electronically regulated by the source car\u2019s ECU. What does this car use? A stand alone aftermarket controller of some kind?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605688980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340998, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DonRush, we have 420 hours in the chassis/car restoration, 44 hours in the engine and 25 hours in the cars systems. I have been a good business man most of my life, a good race driver most of my life. This is a passion business for me and my sons, we want to create good value and great friends who are customers. The rest will take care of itself.\r\n\r\nBTW, our shop rate is $150/hour", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605712277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341002, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FunWithCars, the car does have a stand alone controller for the trans", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605712352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341028, "authorName": "pigman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pigman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you recognize and appreciate quality? Do you not mind paying a little more for a quality based value build? This is it. Stunning. Good luck to all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605712805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5343253, "authorName": "SLOROLS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slorols/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gentoliz you have my respect! This is a beautiful build! Mustangs get all the press but, this Cougar is the cat\u2019s meow! The paint looks glossy and the bodywork is smooth, as it should be. The wheels are a great choice for a restomod Ford product. I wish I had the money to park this in my garage... GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605730872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346452, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A well executed and not over done restomod. This is how it should be done. Too many go over the top and turn into clown cars. \nAwesome machine. The only thing I might change is the rims.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605789080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346530, "authorName": "Lyn_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lyn_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't know I needed this car until now!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605792478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346680, "authorName": "BonesXXX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonesxxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My grandfather had this exact model Cougar (in red) and sold it to his neighbor for $300 back in 1981. I was 16 and easily had over $300 in my lawn mowing account. It's the closest I've come to homicide. It still stings when I think about it.\r\n\r\nMaybe it stings enough to jump in give that wound some well-deserved therapy :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605795037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346723, "authorName": "tista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I get it: stomp on gas, uncontrollable smile, maybe a giggle slips out. Slow down. Frown. Stomp on gas....repeat as necessary.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605795776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346749, "authorName": "Adawson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adawson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my kingdom for a 5-speed! Beautiful car; I even like the wheels. lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605796132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5347143, "authorName": "DCcardshark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dccardshark/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by DCcardshark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605801022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5347264, "authorName": "MJCR88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjcr88/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by MJCR88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605802468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5347385, "authorName": "DisneyMkVII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disneymkvii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Funwithcars The trans is an AOD, it's not electronic. Ad lists it as a 4R70W. Which from the photos and the driving video is incorrect. It's possible that it has a 4R70W Gearset in it, but the trans is strictly a non-electronic trans with a direct drive 3rd and 4th gear. You can see the TV cable on the carb and the lack of electronics on the trans.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605804008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5347508, "authorName": "hailey198", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hailey198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of those cars you come across and have to enjoy every amount of detail put into the resto and mod portions of the build. My first car was a 67 GT 390 Cougar, early 80's no value or money to fix the car. Wish I could have held on to it, but perhaps this is the way to find my way back. Very impressive job done here and GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605805352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5347626, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 36750, "content": "$36,750 bid placed by CFD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605806725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5347712, "authorName": "SCRAPPYDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrappydo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So this is what perfection looks like.. HOLY COW!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605807765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5348072, "authorName": "Treefmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treefmr/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Treefmr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605811604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5348086, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DisneyMKVII, Pretty astute. We did convert the gearsets and converted the shift strategy to rpm-vacuum through an aftermarket controller. Works very well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605811736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5348178, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by phornick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605812285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5348281, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 45750, "content": "$45,750 bid placed by CFD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605812766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5348384, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by phornick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605813397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5348941, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by CFD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605815483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5349108, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by phornick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605816260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5349148, "authorName": "Treefmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treefmr/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Treefmr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605816433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5349181, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by phornick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605816658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5349316, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm out. Just add this to the long list of cars that I will kick myself later that I didn't buy. Good luck to Phornick and Treefmr. May the best man (or woman) win.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605817337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5349320, "authorName": "Treefmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treefmr/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by Treefmr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605817356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5349626, "authorName": "gritsandbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gritsandbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic build. Wish I was man enough.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdCxsDAyH4k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605818752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350068, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having spent the past 9 years working on a rotisserie restoration of a Cougar with a modern crate engine, welded in Mustang II coilover suspension, Ferrari 599 seats, etc... I am very impressed by what I see here. It's a bit more reserved that what we're putting together, which there is absolutely nothing wrong with, and looks phenomenally done.\r\n\r\nI'm thinking the current bid is still pennies on the dollar when compared to the cost to build this first year Cougar.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605820207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350124, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build, but no 5 speed or drop top means I have to hold out. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605820461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350128, "authorName": "gritsandbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gritsandbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jas280z, I did some cocktail-napkin math and based on acquisition cost on the car plus the hours involved (admittedly at seller's quoted rate) and we're barely halfway there BEFORE parts etc.\n\nI think we have long way to go, and a short time to get there. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605820563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350134, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trguy75, understand the desire for a third pedal. However, the 67 and 68 Cougars were only offered with the hardtop seen here. The convertible didn't make an appearance until the face lift in '69.\r\n\r\nI think some people have done \"conversions\" using a Mustang convertible as a donor for 67/68's but no such beast existed from the factory (at least that made it to the public).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605820623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350188, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by phornick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605820964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5350208, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/19/20 for $48,250 to phornick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605821101, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5350214, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Very well bought!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605821117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350223, "authorName": "gritsandbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gritsandbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought indeed. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605821153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350232, "authorName": "squirecountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squirecountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats! very nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605821194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350242, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whole lot of car for that money", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605821230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350259, "authorName": "TransitGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transitguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why did \"Grand Theft Auto\" suddenly cross my mind ??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605821344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350326, "authorName": "Treefmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treefmr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why did it block me out and say I was the highest bidder even after phornick bid\r\nI tried to bid 49000 and it just kept saying I was the highest bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605821509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350402, "authorName": "nickrynhorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickrynhorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Did it meet reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605821901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350403, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Treefmr ... That sucks. I remember another auction where someone said that happened.\r\n\r\n@phonick ... Could you make a post when you get the car to say how it is. I request that no matter how good it is, you post that it sucks. That way I won't feel so bad for coming up a couple thousand short : (", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605821906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350550, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice cougar. Good buy. Enjoy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605822620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350767, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought and sold. Kudos to seller for very nice restoration. As a Cougar fan, this o e was very tastefully done. @jas280z yes. I\u2019m aware of 69 and 70 being the drop tops. 70 is my favorite year with the cat nose.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605823731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350828, "authorName": "Treefmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treefmr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh well I hope you enjoy the car it sure looks nice \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605823976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5353105, "authorName": "ToySnakePMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toysnakepmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Must have been the best buy of 2020 in my opinion. The builder / seller has a great recipe for beautiful restomods. This early Cougar is just stunning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605890936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5354562, "authorName": "gentiloz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentiloz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all of you that made positive comments about our Cougar build, thanks for your kind words. I can say we have more coming to BAT and we take to heart your thoughts. Our next Cougar is 50% done and will have a 5 speed! We also have a great 64 LS Mailbu listing waiting for release. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605902371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5509802, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@phornick ... Could you do a quick post about the quality of the car when you finally received it. I was one of the serious bidders and I'd like to know if I should have punched the enter button one last time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1608833916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594201, "authorName": "phornick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phornick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CFD, In all truth, the jury is still out...there have been some issues, and I'm trying to work with gentiloz on getting those resolved. Whatever the case, I will post a message about the car - the way I received it, what occurred in the aftermath, and where things are now. Thank you for your interest. phornick", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610595654, "type": "comment"}]