Barrie S Dixon
11 Dean Close
Partington
Manchester
M31 4BQ
UK

phone (+44) (0) 161 775 0820 

                 

The Cougar Club of America began in the Spring of 1980 with an idea from Cougar owner Tom Jacobellis while recovering from a back injury. Tom determined that there were clubs available for Mustangs, Camaros and others but not yet for Mercury Cougars. Owning, at that time, three Cougars, he felt he should do something about it. With the help of fellow Cougar owner, Mark Strand, the Cougar Club of America began.

The idea then as now, was for the preservation and appreciation of 1967-1973 Mercury Cougars. Single page, Xerox copied information sheets were sent out to anyone who sent in a SASE. Each applicant was given a Roster number and several from this original roster make up the membership today.

Although our knowledge and information is biased toward 1967-1973 Cougars, appreciation of the marque is more important than ownership of one of the earlier cars: Many members have later model Cougars, some in addition to earlier models, some not.

Our membership ranks have risen slowly to around the 1000 mark worldwide. The bulk of this membership is USA and Canada based although we do have a dedicated European membership and a recently formed Australian Chapter.

There are 2 National events organised in the USA each year; one West Coast, one East Coast and we try to hold a UK meet.

Our membership fees are:-

$25:00 US for US Nationals and
$30:00 US for the rest of the World.
For that members can expect 4-copies of our newsletter, At The Sign Of The Cat, each year and the support of their Regional Director. These are voluntary posts and a SASE is appreciated.

Our photograph shows a 1968 Mercury Cougar GTE, which our GTE register is currently searching for. Help in finding this car would also be appreciated.