Ford Cougar 406 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford |
Also called | Cougar I [1] |
Production | 1962 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Concept car |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 406 cu in (6.7 L) V8 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 102 in |
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]
In 1963, the Cougar was used in Frederick Brisson's film version of his Broadway comedy hit " Under the Yum Yum Tree". [2]
Ford Cougar 406 | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford |
Also called | Cougar I [1] |
Production | 1962 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Concept car |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 406 cu in (6.7 L) V8 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 102 in |
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]
In 1963, the Cougar was used in Frederick Brisson's film version of his Broadway comedy hit " Under the Yum Yum Tree". [2]