Cougar (sold at auction) last month!
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A recent 'New Owner' was interested in that Cougar.
www.ukcougar.club
Looking to buy V769kdg
Hi everyone, I’m looking at buying a low mileage v6 this weekend with the above reg. Does it belong to a member on here? What would I expect to pay for one with around 40k on? It’s been sat for many years but recently MOTed again. look forward to your replies.
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Few recent results here for Cougars at auctions, scroll towards the bottom
Ford Classic Car Auction Results - Collector Car Auction Prices
Ford Classic Car Auction Results - Collector Car Auction Prices
All it will take to push prices up is for more favourable exposure in car magazines, something that has been woefully ignored even by Ford only publications, models that have been pushed as future classics range from the Mondeo st24, st200, MK1 Focus, KA, Puma, etc etc all worthy in a way but you would imagine a fast well equipped good looking V6 coupe would have by now had some coverage 
A very nice original, unmodified version - these are the ones that will retain/increase in value
Just saw a vid on fb today of a jellymould RS Cosseh at auction...........................70k................yes 70k 
Often try to get my Cougar in Fast Ford ,post my Ford feature,never any luck. But have had my sons Cossie in a full feature.
Yes the Cossie is a proper brute of a car unlike a Cougar,i had an Escort Cossie in mallard green many years ago when they were getting stolen because Ford refused to put decent security on them so the insurance companies all got together and didnt want to insure them except for a silly fee,mine went from £600 a year to £4000 so i outed it.......................... wish i had it now as some are going for £70 k in todays market.
I vowed then i would never buy a Ford again,only reason i have the Cougar is because of a death in the family. not sure what to do with it now as its just passed its MOT,thought maybe it would be worth a bit in a few years but speaking to other people they highly doubt it so i will probably sell it as i wont drive it myself as i own and prefer 4 door fast saloons ( 2013 Audi S8 & 2014 BMW 550i Touring ). Its funny how tech has improved over the years as both my V8,s do over 45 mpg compared to the V6 Cougar which struggles to reach 35 mpg.
So the question to any members is should it stay as a potential investment or should it go.,,,,,,,,, Many thanks for previous info i have been provided with .
I vowed then i would never buy a Ford again,only reason i have the Cougar is because of a death in the family. not sure what to do with it now as its just passed its MOT,thought maybe it would be worth a bit in a few years but speaking to other people they highly doubt it so i will probably sell it as i wont drive it myself as i own and prefer 4 door fast saloons ( 2013 Audi S8 & 2014 BMW 550i Touring ). Its funny how tech has improved over the years as both my V8,s do over 45 mpg compared to the V6 Cougar which struggles to reach 35 mpg.
So the question to any members is should it stay as a potential investment or should it go.,,,,,,,,, Many thanks for previous info i have been provided with .
I would never keep a car as an investment I enjoy using them too much but understand why people do especially if they have proper storage.
If it's not a car you love it's probably best to pass it on as much as I love Cougars I can't see them ever reaching a very high price bracket as some Fords do but they will definitely go up eventually.
I've spoke to a few people trying to sell half decent ones at £1500-2000 and they are not selling.
An auction may be an idea as you only need 2 people who want to start a bidding war but even then they aren't making mega money.
If it's not a car you love it's probably best to pass it on as much as I love Cougars I can't see them ever reaching a very high price bracket as some Fords do but they will definitely go up eventually.
I've spoke to a few people trying to sell half decent ones at £1500-2000 and they are not selling.
An auction may be an idea as you only need 2 people who want to start a bidding war but even then they aren't making mega money.
IMHO prices have bottomed, good cars are creeping up.
Given presesnt U.K. financial situation I imagine people preferring to keep any spare cash to cover the unknown rather than spending on a spare or “ collector “ car.
Anyone buying a 20 year old Cougar, as a daily driver isn’t going to want to spend too much on one.
Given presesnt U.K. financial situation I imagine people preferring to keep any spare cash to cover the unknown rather than spending on a spare or “ collector “ car.
Anyone buying a 20 year old Cougar, as a daily driver isn’t going to want to spend too much on one.
the thing is a cougar is a long living car...most cougs that are untouched and general use at 22+ years are only now getting issues with structural mot failure rust....which is frankly an amazing life span.
the coug WILL get its chance at the classic scene... it may take another 5 or so years but it'll happen.
those of us who have futureproofed our cars with rustproofing and renewing of wear parts and those who have garaged theres through the damp days WILL eventually see a high price tag and classic status...assuming thats what u want...frankly i dont care if its worth 30k or 50quid its my work of art and i will have it till i cant drive anymore or die (or some idiot in a lorry smashes it
i personally dont think it matters weather it gets ford classic magazine coverage or not, its was never meant to be a cossie or an equal to a hot hatch and its not old enough to compete or look like a rebuilt sierra ,escort or cortina and imo its daft to even compare them... the cougs time will come same as the mk1/2 mondys are now starting to be seen at shows, just not yet.
i think because it wasnt built at dag or cologne they dont even see em as a tru ford... i see em as a mercury that ventured over the pond
as archidog said ford killed the cossie with naff security and in just a few years the car disappeared quite quickly due to this(yes i had one too)
and my god what a beast they were... thats why when a good one pops up every mag wants to cover it....
sorry tho...comparing the coug for fuel economy to an audi or beemer 13 years younger and designed by german scientist that were probably related to Einstein is frankly daft ,yes car tech has advanced to use less fuel but compare the coug to a car of the same era and type and the economy isnt so bad..
if u hate ford that much put a mercury badge on it as thats what they were originally ,but if your going to compare it to a powerfull economical and greener german car pls sell it to someone who will enjoy it for its looks and certainly dont think of it as an investment..
if u love the drive and look of em and can afford the time(and money) they need to keep em good then they are the car for u..
if u see em as a way to earn money as the value goes up or would rather drive a german modern quicky car and leave it in the elements to rot pls sell it to someone who likes them for what they are....no offence intended here but if u hate fords why are u keeping it... your never going to like it...
and if it passed an honest mot with one advisory it must be quite good!
i actually had someone on the A1 at the black cat roundabout whilst the light was red wind his window down and ask me what car is that and say what stunning nick it was....thats all i need..
the coug is a stunning looking car...i don't need a modern SUV thanks
finished my long speech about why u should/shouldn't have a cougar you can all wake up now
the coug WILL get its chance at the classic scene... it may take another 5 or so years but it'll happen.
those of us who have futureproofed our cars with rustproofing and renewing of wear parts and those who have garaged theres through the damp days WILL eventually see a high price tag and classic status...assuming thats what u want...frankly i dont care if its worth 30k or 50quid its my work of art and i will have it till i cant drive anymore or die (or some idiot in a lorry smashes it
i personally dont think it matters weather it gets ford classic magazine coverage or not, its was never meant to be a cossie or an equal to a hot hatch and its not old enough to compete or look like a rebuilt sierra ,escort or cortina and imo its daft to even compare them... the cougs time will come same as the mk1/2 mondys are now starting to be seen at shows, just not yet.
i think because it wasnt built at dag or cologne they dont even see em as a tru ford... i see em as a mercury that ventured over the pond
as archidog said ford killed the cossie with naff security and in just a few years the car disappeared quite quickly due to this(yes i had one too)
and my god what a beast they were... thats why when a good one pops up every mag wants to cover it....
sorry tho...comparing the coug for fuel economy to an audi or beemer 13 years younger and designed by german scientist that were probably related to Einstein is frankly daft ,yes car tech has advanced to use less fuel but compare the coug to a car of the same era and type and the economy isnt so bad..
if u hate ford that much put a mercury badge on it
as thats what they were originally ,but if your going to compare it to a powerfull economical and greener german car pls sell it to someone who will enjoy it for its looks and certainly dont think of it as an investment..if u love the drive and look of em and can afford the time(and money) they need to keep em good then they are the car for u..
if u see em as a way to earn money as the value goes up or would rather drive a german modern quicky car and leave it in the elements to rot pls sell it to someone who likes them for what they are....no offence intended here but if u hate fords why are u keeping it... your never going to like it...
and if it passed an honest mot with one advisory it must be quite good!
i actually had someone on the A1 at the black cat roundabout whilst the light was red wind his window down and ask me what car is that and say what stunning nick it was....thats all i need..
the coug is a stunning looking car...i don't need a modern SUV thanks
finished my long speech about why u should/shouldn't have a cougar you can all wake up now
Shirtyzeus, if you have an opinion you wish to share you should state it clearly not sit on the fence.
Oh, and I agree.
Oh, and I agree.
im a dithering old sod, typed all that out and thought it was a bit erm....was gonna delete then accidentaly tapped the post button....damn touch screensShirtyzeus, if you have an opinion you wish to share you should state it clearly not sit on the fence.
Oh, and I agree.
i just get a bit itchy when i see the names audi and bmw in the same sentance as cougar
No criticism intended pal, just wanted you, and maybe others reading, to smile.
Agreed, German brands and Cougar are very different. Chalk and cheese springs to mind. Both have their uses and space on this planet.
Glad you posted it.
I own a Cougar, and covet my neighbours red 728 of a similar age. No doubt his BM is a better car, but his was more expensive than mine when new so we‘re not comparing equals.
We can’t both be old Sods, I was here first.
Agreed, German brands and Cougar are very different. Chalk and cheese springs to mind. Both have their uses and space on this planet.
Glad you posted it.
I own a Cougar, and covet my neighbours red 728 of a similar age. No doubt his BM is a better car, but his was more expensive than mine when new so we‘re not comparing equals.
We can’t both be old Sods, I was here first.
Right,i want to make something clear maybe i wrote my last post wrong...... i do not hate Fords at all,in fact i loved my Escort Cosworth,my dissapointment was with the Ford company who refused to put decent security on their cars which forced me to sell a car that i saved and saved for & truly loved & looked after because the insurance premiums went to a crazy price.
When i said about how tech & fuel have come on leaps & bounds i used the Cougar as a reference as its an older car,however you can compare 2 of the same German brands too as a 2004 BMW 550I struggles to reach 31 mph compared to a 2014 more powerful same model doing 45 mpg.
The Cougar is more or less rust free as my brother always kept it in his garage & in the recent years due to his health it never really ventured out,its ironic really as now i have it the car it just sits in my garage too at the moment. When i drove it the 90 miles back to my house i was impressed how straight and true it drove,the auto box changed smoothly and even the air con was cold & the cruise control worked too.So theres a testament as to how good the Cougar is that it layed dormant most of the time but when asked it performed without fault ( alright the brakes were a bit soft ). I got the local garage to give it a service & mot which as i said passed & only an advisorie for a nail in the rear tyre which i have now replaced.Also, has anyone ever seen a 2 door car with a boot as big as the Cougars,i was really surprised at its size.
Hopefully i have cleared that up as i meant no offence to any members at all.............................. Cheers
When i said about how tech & fuel have come on leaps & bounds i used the Cougar as a reference as its an older car,however you can compare 2 of the same German brands too as a 2004 BMW 550I struggles to reach 31 mph compared to a 2014 more powerful same model doing 45 mpg.
The Cougar is more or less rust free as my brother always kept it in his garage & in the recent years due to his health it never really ventured out,its ironic really as now i have it the car it just sits in my garage too at the moment. When i drove it the 90 miles back to my house i was impressed how straight and true it drove,the auto box changed smoothly and even the air con was cold & the cruise control worked too.So theres a testament as to how good the Cougar is that it layed dormant most of the time but when asked it performed without fault ( alright the brakes were a bit soft ). I got the local garage to give it a service & mot which as i said passed & only an advisorie for a nail in the rear tyre which i have now replaced.Also, has anyone ever seen a 2 door car with a boot as big as the Cougars,i was really surprised at its size.
Hopefully i have cleared that up as i meant no offence to any members at all.............................. Cheers
Yes - the 1961-64 great-grandaddy to the Cougar, the Ford Consul Capri (and Classic)
