I’ve had a soft spot for early Cougars ever since my father brought me a 1/43 scale plastic model of one shortly after its launch. That was followed by Aurora slot cars that I loved also. My mother had two ’67 Mustangs growing up, and I liked them as well, but the Cougar’s clean lines always appealed to my eyes. This partially completed project is available here on craigslist in New Kent, Virginia for $4,500.

The best Cougars had Ford’s 289 cubic inch V-8, and this one supposedly has only 10 miles on a complete rebuild, although I have to wonder why it’s so dirty underhood? Nonetheless, there aren’t many finds that feature newly rebuilt engines! And there’s more good news: the pretty kitty also has new brakes, wheel cylinders and brake lines, as well as a new gas tank, windshield and windshield gasket. The seller notes that the car must be sold in a hurry to help out a family member, so the rear window needs to be reinstalled. Personally, I’d consider waiting until I was done with the bodywork and paint before putting it back in.

The ad also notes new floor pans and backs it up with pictures. An interior is ready to install as well, which makes me wonder how old the pictures are as they show an interior in place. If this is a new interior in addition to the other new components and a rebuilt engine, this car seems to be a bargain to me!

Plenty of pictures are included in the ad, including some showing a set of Magnum 500 wheels that are included. The rest of the rust doesn’t look too bad. Ads like these always leave me somewhat sad, as a project is being sold on due to hardship at a lower than normal price after much work has been already completed. It’s a shame that the project has to be sold, but there’s no denying that situations like this lead to bargain-priced projects. I’ve purchased a few projects in similar circumstances, and I’ve made one personal rule: I promise the seller that if I eventually sell the car, they will have first chance at purchasing it back. I’ve only sold one afterwards and the original seller turned me down, but it made me feel good to have made the offer.

Maybe whoever purchases this sleeping kitty will do the same? It sure seems like a bargain; according to NADA Guides, a ’67 Cougar Hardtop with V-8 has a low retail value of $8,941. That leaves you some room to paint the car, install the interior and still be under the market value. So what do you think, readers, is this cat worth saving? Are any of you up for the job?