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| The debut of the Mercury Cougar - an upscale version of the Ford Mustang |
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1967 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar was first introduced in 1967 as a contender to compete in the pony car market. As a more upscale version of the Ford Mustang the new Cougar's emphasis boasted luxury and new styling, although it managed to make its mark on the American street scene in the muscle car market.
The first year production was a total of 150,893, with about 27,221 being XR-7's. The XR-7 was similar to the standard Cougar except that it had fancier interior and a wood grain dashboard insert.
1967 Mercury Cougar Specifications
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| Cougar Series |
| N/A |
91 |
2-dr Hardtop Cpe - 5P |
$2,851 |
3,005 lbs |
123,672 |
| Cougar XR-7 Series |
| N/A |
93 |
2-dr Hardtop Cpe - 5P |
$3,081 |
3,015 lbs |
27,221 |
Chassis Data
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Width |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Cougar |
111 in |
190 in |
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7.35 x 14 |
Vin Number Decoding - 1967 Mercury |
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| Location: stamped on cowl extension tab below hood. |
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| Second Symbol - Assembly Plant |
| F = Dearborn, MI. |
W = Wayne, MI. |
| H = Lorain, OH. |
Z = St. Louis, MI. |
| J = Los Angeles, CA. |
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| Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series |
| 01 = Comet 2 Dr Sedan |
54 = Montclair 4 Dr Sedan (and Breezeway) |
| 02 = Comet 4 Dr Sedan |
57 = Montclair 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe |
| 03 = Comet 4 Dr Station Wagon |
58 = Montclair 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan |
| 06 = Capri 4 Dr Sedan |
61 = Brougham 4 Dr Breezeway |
| 07 = Capri 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe |
62 = Brougham 4 Dr Sedan |
| 08 = Comet 4 Dr Station Wagon |
64 = Park Lane 4 Dr Breezeway |
| 10 = Caliente 4 Dr Sedan |
65 = Park Lane 2 Dr Convertible |
| 11 = Caliente 2 Dr Hardtop |
67 = Park Lane 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe |
| 12 = Caliente 2 Dr Convertible |
68 = Park Lane 4 Dr Hardtop Coupe |
| 15 = Cyclone 2 Dr Hardtop |
69 = Marquis 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe |
| 16 = Cyclone 2 Dr Convertible |
72 = Mercury 4 Dr Station Wagon (Commuter) |
| 44 = Monterey 4 Dr Sedan (and Breezeway) |
76 = Mercury 4 Dr Station Wagon (Colony Park) |
| 45 = Monterey 2 Dr Convertible |
91 = Cougar 2 Dr Hardtop |
| 47 = Monterey 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe |
93 = Cougar XR-7 2 Dr Hardtop |
| 48 = Monterey 4 Dr Hartdop Sedan |
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| Fifth Symbol - Engine |
| C = 8-289 |
M = 8-410 |
| H = 8-390 |
T = 6-200 |
| Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Starting at 100001 |
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