During one of my usual Craigslist searches for cars, I came across this gem. The first generation Cougar is my first search, given it is pretty much my favorite body design, this popped up. I'll include the text of the listing and a photo in case the ad comes down quickly. I'm not too sure about this. It is different. I'm guessing it's been done before, but I've not seen one.
Text of ad:
1967 Mercury Cougar Fastback (Custom). Yes, it's really a fastback! This is a project car started by a professional. All of the most expensive fabrication has already been done. Factory color is Candy Apple Red. Black interior but all the fold down seat is the 2 tone green that came out of the Mustang. Bucket seats and the fold down rear seat. 17" Magnum 500 style wheels (new) and new (rear) speed rated wide tires. Mustang II front suspension conversion. 2x3 tubular frame (10 gauge) front and rear. It's mini-tubed 4" total. I have a couple of hood choices: Stock (new) Dynacorn hood or a custom-made hood. This car is easily 90% rust free. Power front and rear disc brakes, A/C conversion (factory) Power Rack and pinion Steering. A very low miles 347 stroker short block w/289 heads w/screw in studs (off the engine) or a 289, 302 or 351W rebuildable engine(s) rebuildable engine. Has new high lift hydraulic camshaft (I need to find the info card that came with the cam). Arp rod bolts. High volume oil pump. Deep rear sump oil pan. Old style Edelbrock torquer aluminum high rise intake, HP C4 transmission (very hard shift). Shortened (4") 9" rearend w/3:90 new ring and pinion. I do not know what the actual mileage is because the dash/gauges were converted to an XR7 wood grain w/tachometer. When it comes to restorations like this, mileage is irrelevant. Far too many things to list in this add. Lots of new parts! The car needs a windshield, steering wheel (I have the steering column), some chrome around the back window, nothing big missing. Serious calls only! Scammers beware! I can only accept phone calls and I will not answer texts! No e-mails because for some reason my ability to reply has been removed. A lot of extra parts. $ 25,000 OBO
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/seven-mile-1967-cougar-fastback/7662772966.html