It seems like it is a rarity to see any Cougar these days. But what about 428 CJ Cougars? And while we're talking rare, how about if we throw in some real, documented race history?
Well...that is what you will see at the Nickey Chicago Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, November 21-22! Dr. Ken Kadziela will be joining us with his very special Cougar. It seems that when Dr. Ken reached 50 years old, his wife Mary Lou figured she would get him the ultimate birthday gift; enter said Cougar! And this is not just any Cougar either. This 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air Cougar was raced for seven years in the great white North. Perhaps you have heard of legendary Canadian racer Barry Poole? Well, this is one of two 68 1/2 Cougars that he drove that Sandy Elliott sponsored, and it is the only one that has survived! Built to race, it is an ultra rare radio and heater delete car. This cat soon became known as "The Border Bandit" because nearly every time they crossed the U.S. border to race, they stole all the trophies and took them back home...across the border.
Perhaps you saw this car in a recent issue of Musclecar Review, where it was featured in a multiple page spread. Well, now you can see it up close, and believe me, you are going to be blown away.
And about those Cougars? Well...stay tuned, because we have yet another CJ 428 signed up, (a 1969), which will be featured in our "Class of 69" 40th Anniversary display!
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