I have one particularly vivid memory from childhood, in the classroom, when I was just seven, my friend Carl showed me his model of the Matchbox Mercury Cougar “Rat Rod Dragster”, this was like no model car I’d seen before. The car was bright lime green with an exposed engine. I was familiar with the earlier Mercury Cougar, which had opening doors and came in a metallic light green, but this was something new. Hot Wheels hadn’t made a direct impact on my childhood at that time (1971) in England the pocket money rivals of Matchbox were the Corgi Juniors and Corgi Rockets. Seeing this video , transported me back nearly 50 years.
Fantstic! Matchbox Mercury Cougar has always been my favorite diecast car ever. I had several as a kid and actually have 12 various versions now at the age of 55. I absolutely love that paint job!
Definitely an improvement from the original. Love that color green. Excellent job Danny. Thanks for sharing another great video, take care and stay safe.
It will be coming your way then when I finally get round to sending your parcel. I'll try to get onto your special build finished before this lockdown is over. Sorry its been ages, I kind of have to be in the mood to do more complex builds 👍
Danny's Diecast Disasters thanks heaps buddy. Just seeing you build on the channel is awesome enough, so you don’t need to send me anything. I have a box here for you which I’ll get around to sending soon.
Unusual for Matchbox to use primer - maybe because it's a spectraflame(ish) light colour. The green you used goes beautifully with the new wheels - looks so much better, especially *without* the stupid decals. Great job Danny.👍
Awesome job Danny, I have a soft spot for these Mercury Cougars. I did the non rat rod version of this awhile back but I have this exact same casting in a box waiting to be done, couldn't decide what to do with it but after seeing yours it's given me some thoughts :)
As I was watching the educational video; it revamped the memory of when, Sam the sheepdog was driving his 1900s roadster. Meanwhile Ralph the wolf; was driving his hot rod, right over to the sheep pasture.
I remember these Matchbox cars as a kid. I used to really like them even more than some Hot Wheels. Some had the suspension, the big fat tires, and they just looked better. Now the "tooned" ones not so much but the Jaguar you've done is one of my top Matchbox cars ever. This is a good one too. Matchbox may not have been as "FAST" as Hot Wheels, but I still raced them. I was never a one brand kid. I had Corgi, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, etc. If it had wheels and could race I raced it. This series though is really a walk down memory lane in many cases. I just WISH I could find some of these older cars in ok shape and not have to pay $30+.
I think that original lime color was supposed to be "Mopar Green", a racing color that Dodge used for a short time in the late 60s. Excellent work as always, I love the transformation on this one.
Awesome 👍 good job. I just finished my own car same casting but mine was in much worse condition. Now mine is blue with a custom engine. Love the green though.
you were right getting rid of that lime green. it even begins to fade over the years... this green now looks more serious. :) together with the wheels, especially. ^^
It would look nice if you detailed the wipers and rear view mirror on the windshield, I’m a perfectionist when it comes to detail. Other than that excellent job, love the color Danny.
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Woww Thats 1 Bad Ass Cougar Love The Paint Job And Ready For The Drag Strip
I have one particularly vivid memory from childhood, in the classroom, when I was just seven, my friend Carl showed me his model of the Matchbox Mercury Cougar “Rat Rod Dragster”, this was like no model car I’d seen before. The car was bright lime green with an exposed engine. I was familiar with the earlier Mercury Cougar, which had opening doors and came in a metallic light green, but this was something new. Hot Wheels hadn’t made a direct impact on my childhood at that time (1971) in England the pocket money rivals of Matchbox were the Corgi Juniors and Corgi Rockets. Seeing this video , transported me back nearly 50 years.
Fantstic! Matchbox Mercury Cougar has always been my favorite diecast car ever. I had several as a kid and actually have 12 various versions now at the age of 55. I absolutely love that paint job!
This the first video of yours that I watched. The Cougar looks 1000
percent better than the original
Those candy colors are terrific and always turn out great. Super resto / custom work. Turned out a real beauty.
That green really pops...nicely done! Will look nice in your American muscle car park diorama.
I like what you did with the exposed engine and giving it a two-tone look so it looks more realistic nice job!
This one came out real good Danny! The paint is absolutely spot on and colour is sick!
Mercury Cougar my all time favourite muscle car from 1970.
Great job! Gorgeous from front to back (including the removed trailer hitch!).
Really like it. That bump is a bummer, but it's waaay better than it was. Love that paint.
i sure do like the candy paint jobs you and rob are doing
Your colour combinations are really good. Another great resto. Really enjoy watching your process.
Great color and super interior detail. Love the wheels too!
Nice results and custom work Danny cheers KC Tasmania Australia Stay safe take care mate from accross the ditch
That process you do with the Engines.. Made the Car! And the nice paint ofcourse.
Love the Candy Green and Tan! Well Done! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow those wheels on the rear are proper drag racing size , nice job Danny 👍💚
Great paint job and good looking wheels. Love those taillights 😎
Definitely an improvement from the original. Love that color green. Excellent job Danny. Thanks for sharing another great video, take care and stay safe.
It's amazing that; Danny didn't create this 🐀 rod pthalo green or forest green.
Great restoration and paint job 👌
This is awesome .If you people disliking this dont like how he took time to rebuild this .Get off the page .This is a deserved like .
It is really nice looking! I like the green and the wheels look so much better than the Superfast ones. Thanks for sharing this.
Nice Work! The Cougar looks nice in green!
def one of my fave castings as a kid.
OMG.... I love that green. Superb Danny.
Awesome job Danny. This happens to be my favourite matchbox car of all time and I think you’ve presented it about as best it can be. Well done mate
It will be coming your way then when I finally get round to sending your parcel. I'll try to get onto your special build finished before this lockdown is over. Sorry its been ages, I kind of have to be in the mood to do more complex builds 👍
Danny's Diecast Disasters thanks heaps buddy. Just seeing you build on the channel is awesome enough, so you don’t need to send me anything. I have a box here for you which I’ll get around to sending soon.
Nice job detailing the interior too!
Excellent attention to detail! Nice!
I really liked how it turned out, I had a 68 cougar when I was in the Air Force and I miss that car.
That candy green really makes it pop Danny. Great job 🍻
That's my all time favorite muscle car! Great job!
Wow that Cougar looks excellent in it's new skin 👍😎
Thanks for keeping the videos FL during tough times...
Unusual for Matchbox to use primer - maybe because it's a spectraflame(ish) light colour. The green you used goes beautifully with the new wheels - looks so much better, especially *without* the stupid decals. Great job Danny.👍
Fantastic result, love it.
it's almost perfect - just needed a black roof. This is one of your best looking paint jobs. Nice restore!
Excellent restoration 😎
One SNAZZY looking Cougar!!... All ready for the next quarter mile trip!#... Keep up the great work Bud!!
Incredible work my friend
Very good job. Nice color and wheels...
Awesome job Danny, I have a soft spot for these Mercury Cougars.
I did the non rat rod version of this awhile back but I have this exact same casting in a box waiting to be done, couldn't decide what to do with it but after seeing yours it's given me some thoughts :)
Love that color! This car is screaming for some white racing stripes, good stuff as always!
As I was watching the educational video; it revamped the memory of when, Sam the sheepdog was driving his 1900s roadster. Meanwhile Ralph the wolf; was driving his hot rod, right over to the sheep pasture.
It turned out pretty awsome Danny
Nice shiny paint job!!
Looks ace Danny, love the color!
Love the color! Great job as always
That is a beauty Danny , A Rip Roarin Cougar HOT ROD 🔥 DRAG RACER
Love the way you show the car off in a realistic diorama at the end too. Would love to see that on the drag strip. 👍x 1001 likes
Very nice Danny, I love that green color
Great work magic Matchbox!!
I remember these Matchbox cars as a kid. I used to really like them even more than some Hot Wheels. Some had the suspension, the big fat tires, and they just looked better. Now the "tooned" ones not so much but the Jaguar you've done is one of my top Matchbox cars ever. This is a good one too. Matchbox may not have been as "FAST" as Hot Wheels, but I still raced them. I was never a one brand kid. I had Corgi, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, etc. If it had wheels and could race I raced it. This series though is really a walk down memory lane in many cases. I just WISH I could find some of these older cars in ok shape and not have to pay $30+.
I think that original lime color was supposed to be "Mopar Green", a racing color that Dodge used for a short time in the late 60s. Excellent work as always, I love the transformation on this one.
NICE JOB DANNY WENT FROM RAT ROD TO RAD ROD👍😎👍
I dunno about rat rod, that looks to sweet to me! Like a street machine. Nice one Danny👌
Looks good. Green is nice color
looks real sharp!
That looks great.
Really nice job
Very cool restomod 👍👍😊
Looks great bro thanks for the video I keep watching
Love the green . I'm going to repaint my 68 xr7 same color.
Great job with the Mercury Cougar Awsome wheels and tires Amazing paint job. Glad to see you got rid of the trailertich
Looks like a decent casting with good bones..
Really nice. I feel it needs flames down the sides lol
As forret Gump would say Danny ILikes its Alot . Nice job
Awesome 👍 good job.
I just finished my own car same casting but mine was in much worse condition. Now mine is blue with a custom engine. Love the green though.
Green over tan is a fave of mine! :D
Nice job, love it
Nice aftermarket wheels...
Awesome thank you for removing that tow hitch
Like. The. Green. As. Well as. The. Wheels. Nice. Work. Lee
Great job matey 👍👍
pretty Mercury Cougar.
...lol , from ghastly superfast old...To awesome lookin' superkool new....nice green
Robert
you were right getting rid of that lime green. it even begins to fade over the years... this green now looks more serious. :) together with the wheels, especially. ^^
Love the colour 👊🏾👌🏾🇬🇧
its beautifull but the engine really catches my eye...it stands out
It would look nice if you detailed the wipers and rear view mirror on the windshield, I’m a perfectionist when it comes to detail. Other than that excellent job, love the color Danny.
Great as always, just wished you’d put some flames on it
Very nice👍
Good wheels always make a car 🤟🏼
Awesome 👍
Rear wheels look huge! I know it's meant to be a dragster,but they'd look ok on a rail rather than a modified.
Cool car
that green pops noce
Front axle sit little to far back you think?
Nice
The Mercury Cougar is a Awesome car!!!! Like how you repainted it in candy green. :) =^.^=
Nice work as always , SOOOO KOOOOOOLLLLL>
Mike Espo...
👍👍👍sweet!!✌
beautiful men👍
Nice green machine cougar. What's the name of the song at the end got a cool beat.
I realize this video is 3 yrs old. Could you please show how you install new tires/ rims on custom axles?
Hi Danny, where did you find the wheels for that sized car? I’ve got a Cougar and a Javelin finished but waiting for suitable wheels. Cheer, Rick
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Where did the wheels come from ? I heard you say custom wheels but of coarse no real info but I like them!
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Shiny~
The grill & headlights need something
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