Jul 13
Long before Vignale became a high-end trim level for selected Ford models, Carrozzeria Vignale collaborated with Ford to create the Cougar II concept of 1963. It was based on a modified AC-Cobra tube frame chassis obtained from the newly created Carroll Shelby Enterprises in California. The high-performance 260ci V8 engine was mounted in a front-mid configuration to clear the low tapering hood but also providing improved weight distribution. If it was a proposal to compete with Chevrolet’s C2 Corvette, it never got the chance and remained a one-off.
