Cars are amazing machines that have truly revolutionized the world tenfold. It has made some jobs easier and even made some jobs possible that weren't even remotely feasible, like delivery services. Automobiles have always been in the hearts of the American people, especially in the muscle car era. Although many similar cars were built, the Mercury Cougar was a flagship car. The Mercury Cougar is designed with luxury and in some ways it is better than its competitors and its current predecessors. America has always had a love affair with cars since the beginning of their existence. Ever since the Model T came out, Americans have lived and breathed cars. And how could they not love cars? Cars are in the hearts of the American people. A machine created and designed in the USA has always pulled at the heartstrings and will most likely never stop. Today's cars are different but the same goal has never changed: to take you from one place to another. Ford Motors Company was and continues to be a major player in the automotive industry. “Ford began under Henry Ford in Detroit, Michigan. Ford had craftsmanship when he built an experimental car in 1896…” (History of the Ford Motor Company) This was the true beginning of the Ford Motor Company and would also launch it into the future. Ford remained strong for many years until the outbreak of World War II. The war greatly reduced resources to create automobiles and increased the prices of oil and other materials. “After World War II production slowed until the line entered in 1949. Powertrains were new at that time along with automatic transmission in 1950. Great automobiles were produced in the years to come. (......middle of sheet......Camaro SS 350 - Pictures, Specs & Information."Ultimatecarpage.com. Np, nd Web. Nov. 21, 2013. (I)"1967-1973 Mercury Cougar. " HowStuffWorks. Np, nd Web. November 13, 2013. (D)"1969 Cougar." Muscle Cars, Reviews, Comparisons and Specs. Np, nd Web. November 10, 2013. (C)"1969 MERCURY COUGAR Information Specs Resources Images ." 1969 MERCURY COUGAR Information Specifications Resources Images. Np, nd Web. November 12, 2013. (A)"All About MERCURY." MERCURY Models and Brand History. Np, nd Web. November 21, 2013.E"Foreign Cars vs. Cars nationals: the showdown." NP, nd Web. 21 November 2013.(G)"HISTORY of Ford Motor Company." HISTORY of Ford Motor Company. NP, nd Web. 21 November 2013.(F)" The legendary muscle car Dodge Charger, 1968-74. legendary Dodge Charger muscle car, 1964 to 1977. Np, nd Web. November 21, 2013.(H)