Ford Cougar 406

The Ford Cougar 406 is a concept car for the Ford Thunderbird built by Dean Jeffries for Ford.[2] The Cougar featured Mercedes 300 SL-type gullwing doors, and was originally painted in Candy Apple Red. The car was unveiled at the 1962 Chicago Auto Show.[3] The original was a 3/8-scale model from 1956.[3] This was the second car to be under the Cougar nameplate.[3] The car has 405 horsepower. On the car there was swing-up headlights on the front fenders.[3]

Ford Cougar 406
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Also calledCougar I[1]
Production1962
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Powertrain
Engine406 cu in (6.7 L) V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase102 in

In 1963, the Cougar was used in Frederick Brisson's film version of his Broadway comedy hit "Under the Yum Yum Tree".[2]

References
  1. HoTWire (1999-02-22). "Rare Car : Ford Cougar I". Retroscenemag.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
  2. "1962 Ford Cougar 406". Kustomrama. 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
  3. "Show History | 2012 Chicago Auto Show". Chicagoautoshow.com. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
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