2: Eighth Generation Mercury Cougar
The final Mercury coupe ever hit the road was the cat eye-inspired Cougar. Although it didn’t have a V8 engine, this was a peppy little sports car. Many drivers forget this short period for Mercury, where the brand reinvented itself. The Cougar has modern styling that still looks good to this day (via Car and Driver).
The interior was fairly roomy, and many of the underpinnings were shared with the Mustang. The handling is also one of the best features of this car. You can find a Cougar from this generation for almost nothing. Many times, the cars are still in excellent running condition with a little work, and you can’t go wrong with the styling.
