1962 Ford Cougar 406 - AllCarIndex
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1962
The Ford Cougar 406 -- a new show model from the company which pioneered the personal car — has been announced by Ford Division of Ford Motor Company.
The Cougar 406 embodies design features to excite the hardiest sports car fan, along with the comfort and style required in a personal car.
Entrance to the two-passenger metallic-turquoise sports model is gained through top-hinged electrically-operated gull wing doors. Windows are of a unique jalousie style. Comfort-engineered bucket seats are recessed into the body interior. The aircraft-type control panel features a built-in rear view mirror which is lever controlled.
The power of Ford's new high-performance 406 engine is paired with the convenience of a console-mounted automatic transmission.
Over-all height is only 49.5 inches, width 75.72 inches. The car is 180 inches long on a 102-inch wheelbase.
Lee A. Iacocca, Ford Division general manager and company vice president, said, "Although we have no current plans for production of this car, it is more down-to-earth than a dream car. American in style and comfort, it has a distinct flavor of the European sports car. The Ford Cougar 406 adds up to plush excitement on wheels.”
