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The #77 Bob Estes Mercury Cougar began as a near-new Onyx Black trade-in, traded into the Bob Estes Lincoln Mercury used car lot by an unsatisfied secretary. After much pestering, ex-Shelby employee and GT350 BP racer Mark Waco convinced renowned Indy car owner Bob Estes to donate the Cougar to a dealer-sponsored A Sedan race car project. The Cougar race car conversion was performed primarily by ex-Shelby employee Bernie Kretzschmar, with assistance from Mark Waco and Nels Miller. Kretzschmar's primary responsibility with Shelby American was the construction of the GT350 R-Model race cars and the Group II Mustang coupe race cars. This Cougar was to be the first project in Bernie's new shop in Huntington Beach, California, after his departure from Shelby American. The parts bins from both Shelby American and Bud Moore were utilized in the build of this car. The front spindles and brakes are original and rare race parts. The engine has parts sourced from the Shelby race engine shop. The radiator, lightweight front fenders and Magnesium wheels were sourced from the Bud Moore team.
Driving duties were shared by Nels Miller and Mark Waco. Miller raced the Cougar in Cal Club regional events and Waco raced the car in SCCA National events and a Trans Am race. The first race for the #77 Bob Estes Cougar was at Santa Barbara, CA on May 8, 1967, where it finished 1st Overall. In 10 Regional races in 1967, this Cougar recorded six wins and two seconds to secure the Cal Club A-Sedan regional championship. The Cougar went on to have a successful race record in 1968, scoring six 1st place finishes out of 17 starts. The Bob Estes Cougar #77 (#79) was entered in the Trans-Am Mission Bell 250 at Riverside, CA, on September 8, 1968, where it was driven by Mark Waco. It finished in 16th position after completing 79 of 96 laps. The Cougar was running in 4th place before a cracked brake rotor put the car out of contention. During this event, the competition ID number was changed from the normal #77 to #79 to avoid conflict with the Jerry Titus #77 Firebird competing on the national level.
The #77 COugar is a true survivor. After being side-swiped in a race in 1968, the Cougar was repaired and painted by none other than the legendary George Barris. The Cougar still wears the bright yellow lacquer paint applied in 1968. The Cougar was brought out of retirement in 1984 by Dale Estes, son of Bob Estes. Dale vintage raced the car in 1984 with the Vintage Auto Racing Association at Riverside Raceway.
The car was sold to brothers Craig and Brad Cline in 1985. Michael Eisenberg purchased the car in 2001, and he remains the 3rd owner.
Driving duties were shared by Nels Miller and Mark Waco. Miller raced the Cougar in Cal Club regional events and Waco raced the car in SCCA National events and a Trans Am race. The first race for the #77 Bob Estes Cougar was at Santa Barbara, CA on May 8, 1967, where it finished 1st Overall. In 10 Regional races in 1967, this Cougar recorded six wins and two seconds to secure the Cal Club A-Sedan regional championship. The Cougar went on to have a successful race record in 1968, scoring six 1st place finishes out of 17 starts. The Bob Estes Cougar #77 (#79) was entered in the Trans-Am Mission Bell 250 at Riverside, CA, on September 8, 1968, where it was driven by Mark Waco. It finished in 16th position after completing 79 of 96 laps. The Cougar was running in 4th place before a cracked brake rotor put the car out of contention. During this event, the competition ID number was changed from the normal #77 to #79 to avoid conflict with the Jerry Titus #77 Firebird competing on the national level.
The #77 COugar is a true survivor. After being side-swiped in a race in 1968, the Cougar was repaired and painted by none other than the legendary George Barris. The Cougar still wears the bright yellow lacquer paint applied in 1968. The Cougar was brought out of retirement in 1984 by Dale Estes, son of Bob Estes. Dale vintage raced the car in 1984 with the Vintage Auto Racing Association at Riverside Raceway.
The car was sold to brothers Craig and Brad Cline in 1985. Michael Eisenberg purchased the car in 2001, and he remains the 3rd owner.
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1967 Mercury Cougar Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercury Cougar
(Data based on Model Year 1967 sales)
1967 Mercury Cougar GT Chassis#: 7f91s594414 Sold for USD$27,500 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1967 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 GT Chassis#: 7F93S638355 Sold for USD$38,500 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Coupe Chassis#: ia045256 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Chassis#: 7f91c597037 Sold for USD$0 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Chassis#: 7f91a523216 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Chassis#: 7f91c527141 Sold for USD$37,400 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Coupe Sold for USD$19,250 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1967 Mercury Cougar GT Sold for USD$36,300 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Sold for USD$25,250 2021 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
1967 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 Chassis#: 7F93C596531 Sold for USD$23,000 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring | ![]() ![]() |
1967 Mercury Cougar Sold for USD$23,100 2020 Mecum : Dallas | |
1967 MERCURY COUGAR COUPE Sold for USD$31,000 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | |
1967 MERCURY COUGAR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 7F93S615743 Sold for USD$55,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Sold for USD$8,300 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
1967 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 2 DOOR HARDTOP Sold for USD$18,900 2019 McCormick's - # 66 | |
1967 MERCURY COUGAR DAN GURNEY SPECIAL Chassis#: 7F91C624840 Sold for USD$11,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Sold for USD$17,050 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Sold for USD$19,250 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Sold for USD$14,200 2018 Leake - Dallas Fall 2018 | |
1967 Mercury Cougar Xr7 Sold for USD$19,250 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas |
Mercury Cougars That Failed To Sell At Auction
1967 Mercury Cougar's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1967 Mercury Cougar | 7f91c544412 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $35,000 | ||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2021 Mecum : Chattanooga | $85,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $15,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $22,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Vintage Race Car | 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey | ||||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | ||||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2017 Mecum : Louisville | $9,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar X | 2017 GAA : July | ||||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2017 Silver Auction Jackson Hole | $7,600 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2017 Silver Auction Jackson Hole | $5,600 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar Dan Gurney Special Coupe | 2017 Collector Car Toronto Spring Classic | $17,500 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar Resto Mod | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $16,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 7F93C624407 | 2016 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | $7,900 | ||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in March | $4,250 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in March | $4,750 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar GT | 2015 Mecum : Seattle | $24,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 289/225 HP, Automatic | 7F93C646829 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar Convertible | 2013 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa Ok | $15,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | ||||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | ||||
1967 Mercury Cougar Coupe | 2011 Mecum Auctions St Paul Auction | ||||
1967 MERCURY COUGAR | 7F91C509529 | 2011 Silver Auction Portland | $5,000 | ||
1967 MERCURY COUGAR | 7F91C599004 | 2011 Russo & Steele Scottsdale, Arizona | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar Coupe | 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Charles Auction | $21,250 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Mecum Auctions Des Moines, IA Auction | $17,000 | |||
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $8,800 | |||
1967 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 | 2010 Silver Auction Portland | $6,500 | |||
1967 MERCURY COUGAR | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009 | $7,100 |
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