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Thought I'd share this scan I made from an August 1968 edition of Autotopics magazine I had. It is from an article on women participating in rally events.

Can almost make out the license plate.

- Phillip

Some incredible footage here.

Interesting that the BME Cougars have Magstars on at Tech. but then run Torque Thrusts during the race.

- Phillip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ij9eaomwE

For those who may be interested, Don has come into possession of a very cool XR7-G Cougar, and has done a video going over some of the unique features of the G Cougars.

- Phillip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjIDm0TGwoQ

For those of you of a certain age, this is quite the trip down memory lane.

Keep your eyes peeled for lots of Ford, Cobra stuff.

The original art this guy has collected is what really blows my mind.

- Phillip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfwuz0NA64k

Some incredibly cool photos here.

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/vintage-snapshots-and-photography/vintage-photos-the-texas-state-fair-auto-show-1965-1966-1967-1968/

- Phillip

I've always found Fiberfab fascinating.

Can't speak to the accuracy of this video, but worth a watch, as this centers around their GT40 inspired offerings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBA8gIIUI_8

- Phillip

Nice color footage in this vintage film recently posted.

- Phillip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XvOQmEzNcI

For those that haven't heard - seems the building that housed Bud Moore Engineering is no more due to fire.

Very sad to lose such an historic building.

- Phillip

Interesting article from the archives of Hot Rod mag -

- Phillip

https://www.motortrend.com/features/mustang-accessories-from-december-1978/?galleryimageid=ea2d8664-7735-4dad-8e3c-c5ff13c9267c

Was on our local news tonight - thought it was worth sharing.

Hopefully this link will take you to the story.

- Phillip

https://www.12onyourside.com/2024/01/30/cancer-patient-champions-road-healing-with-unique-nonprofit/

Don't believe this has been posted before?

Scanned this from my copy of the August 1968 issue of Super Stock & Drag Illustrated magazine.

It's the issue where "Dyno" Don wrings a 13.23 1/4 mile time out of a Cobra Jet 1968 XR-7 GT Cougar.

There is also a test of a '68 GT500 with this shot of the engine. Photo is printed small in the mag so I made a hi-res scan and enlarged it.

- Phillip

I follow several illustration FB pages, and someone posted this which I had never seen before.

Apparently it is from the "Ford Rotunda Christmas Book" published in 1961.

Artist is Richard Scarry who was well known for his holiday illustrations.

Happy Holidays!

- Phillip

There is a FB page on Marlboro Speedway that has some incredible vintage photographs by Bill Dobbins.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063475899475

- Phillip

If you haven't seen this yet, have a look when you get a chance. Hopefully they will keep adding to it.

https://fordheritagevault.com

- Phillip

Not sure if this is old news, but I noticed that Coke used some footage of a comp Cobra in one of their ads from around 1967.

Some nice shots of Jim Hall and his Chapparral.

You can view the vid over on YouTube. Look for "1967: Our Lives Through Commercials". The Coke ad begins around the 2:21 mark.

- Phillip

Came across this website recently.

New to me so thought I would share - some great information and photos.

https://www.barcboys.com

- Phillip

I've recreated the Bud Moore Engineering Cougars liveries - both the 1967 Trans-Am and 1968 Grand American versions.

There is also this outfit :

http://www.racelinedigital.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_148

They claim their's is the most accurate but I see a couple of things I would take issue with - but they are probably the most cost effective.

Don't think I've ever seen pics of the TA Cougars running Minilites in '67.

PM me if you are interested.

And thanks for building a Cougar - can't wait to see it when you are done!

- Phillip

Hot Wheels is adding a new MkIV to their mainline this year.

- Phillip

They've finally posted the entire interview.

Love Herbie, love the Head Hunters and gotta love his story.

- Phillip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1SQn4stkXA

Fascinating episode - Jay actually drives the concept.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOkbzeQNJCE

- Phillip