Next year will be a milestone for a car that's no longer built, and for a company that's no longer around.
We're talking about the Mercury Cougar, as 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the marque's most popular model. A rather special example is soon to make an appearance, as the first-ever Cougar produced has been found and it's in the hands of a major fan.
The Carlisle Ford Nationals is one of the largest Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] events on the planet. The 2017 event will host a large number of Mercury fans because that's where the 50th Anniversary celebration will take place. Cougar No. 1 will likely be the star attraction, as it's going to be on site for all of the festivities.
This Cougar took a unique path to arrive where it is now. It was originally one of eight show cars for the automaker, and Lee Iacocca himself sent the very first Cougar to Dryden Motors in New Brunswick, Canada, on loan until the first order of Cougars arrived. Dryden couldn't sell the car so it was leased to a nearby car wash owner for three years on a closed-end lease.
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