[Robert Coats]

1963 Mercury Cougar II prototype...270hp V-8, 4 speed manual. Was moving closer to production when Ford launched the original Mustang, which exceeded all sales expectations, so most efforts on launching other cars were cancelled. Too bad; might have given the Corvette a run for its money.











I like how the coupe's door swoops up to the roof. This design would show up a few years later on the Lamborghini Miura:





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