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Concept Cars
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Cougar II Concept
The Cougar II concept was designed as a competitor to Corvette's and  was later introduced to the public in 1963. The Cougar II was showcased at the Chicago Auto Show that same year and the following two years at the New York World's Fair exhibition. The aerodynamically designed Cougar II housed a V8 engine, fiberglass body, and retractable headlamps. Additionally, it was designed on the base frame of the Shelby Cobra. Ultimately, it was never manufactured because it was determined to be too costly for Ford.

Background Tab
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McKinley Thompson attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Thompson was the first African-American to enroll in the institutions transportation design program, he received a Bachelor's Degree upon graduation.