You all might like some of these pics.
Wonder what kind of h-pipe that is.
20th (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercury-Cougar-5-0L-20th-Anniv-Show-Winner-18K-Mi_W0QQitemZ4592459276QQcategoryZ6339QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Nooooo, that 20th has 18,000 miles! Atleast most of the original stuff remains so it can be put back. It still wouldn't look entirely original though, ie. the molding.
It's really cool looking but I'd probably try to find one thats a little ragged out to modify like this.
Dunno for sure, but it has a LSC tranny crossmember..
That looks like my h-pipe.Mine are hollowed though.
I don't like the hood louvers. I don't understand blacking out the trim either, the gold adds a layer of interest and ties the rest of the gold together. The "gold" on the spokes of the wheels looks too yellow to me. Still a lovely 20th that will make someone very happy, but I bet the reserve is too high.
EDIT: Missed the extra set of pictures, lol
EDIT...number 4: On second thought, as clean as it is, it could be worth a bit, guess we shall see if anyone bites.
That's a good point.
Why do those mods to such a low-mileage beauty?
They were done tastefully, but you would have to find a buyer with the same tastes to get satisfaction from the sale.
As stated above, it could be returned to stock condition.
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who knows when the mods were done, could have been back in 1990 when the cars were more common, or coulda been done in 2004, who knows
call the police somebody stole crystals hood....
That thing is super clean... but $19K, I think not. I wonder what the high bid will be. I always thought those 20th aniversary Cougars were tough lookin!
I wonder if the AC still works...
Cool thing is that the ad says that he will include all the stock parts with the car in case you want to return it to stock. I would put the turbines and hood back on it but I would leave that stupid luggage rack off. I like the spoiler better.
Good point.
I agree. I'm not a fan of the luggage rack but I'd probably put it back for originality.
That's an LSC H-Pipe I do believe.
Nice car (with some albeit tacky mods)
No way it's worth anywhere near $19K though.
Yes,it is an LSC H-Pipe.I have one on my T-Bird....for now.Off road H-Pipe coming soon.
Hey guys, tell ya what, you buy it and ship it to me :D. I will gladly take it, mods and all!!:bowdown: :tg:
My 20th anniversary is just as clean as that and completely original. Of course mine has 128,000 miles on it. Anybody want to fork over $19000? Heck I might even sell it for half that. I'll drive it to your door and give you a big wet kiss.
I love my car but 19 grand is stupid expensive. Hey maybe this will mean the market for our cars is going to explode soon.:rollin:
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I once saw a 20th chopped into a convertible. Only known one. Guy put a Continental wheel on the trunk, tacky pinstriping and a stand up Cougar head hood ornament on the front end. He asked $18,500 US for it. I believe it sold for under $8K, many years later. The car had a mere 50 miles...not 50,000, but FIFTY miles. It was on and off trailers its whole life. If that kind of car cannot get $18K, can't see why this one would. Someone is trying to recuperate the expenses put into the car, methinks. It's still decent though.
I don't know about you guys but to me modding the body of these cars ruins them. If the work is done tastefully (ie Eric's car) then they look great but if it isn't they ruin the car's lines. If I got that 20th I'de put the turbines back on, redo the gold striping, put the factory hood back on and call it done. I would leave the spoiler on and leave the car lowered though. Those changes look pretty good to me. Does anyone want to pay $15,000 for my Bird? It's almost as clean as that 20th :D
Well thanks, appreciate the comments. I tend to agree that the bodies are nice the way they are. However...back in the day, when our cars were new, ground effects kits were plentiful, and I don't ever recall any of them being gawdy at all. They were all tasteful. And that's why all of my 4-eye cars have had kits on them. Those kits enhanced the lines and did not take away from the car. But now, in the age of wanting more attention and trying desperately to be different, anything goes I guess. Taste will always be subjective. It's like, you think you're doing the coolest thing in the world to your ride, but there will always be someone that doesn't like it. It's just a matter of, will more people like it, or less? If something (like this 20th for sale) is done and can easily be changed back, that's one thing. Once you take a good car and mod it past the point of no return, you're stuck with it. Ain't nobody gonna buy it if it's ugly!
Modify cars for fun, not investment.
Thats got to be one loud ride without lers on it.
Sure is pretty...
Are the inside door red reflectors/illumination added? Or were those stock on the anniversary's?
The only thing about the whole car that throws me, is that cheese grater louverd hood. :hick:
Those were stock. The 20th was the only Cougar to get the TC-style door panels to my knowledge.
thats beautiful! i wish i had cash lol