Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 24" €2,000 Featured Cars: Mercury Cougar, Sunbeam Tiger, De Tomaso Pantera Members of the big cat family can be found on almost every continent. The cougar is a cat of many names, also referred to as a puma, mountain lion, or panther. Although a worthy opponent, it’s prowess can be overshadowed by other predators such as bears, wolves and jaguars. The cougar’s placement in the predator-prey hierarchy accurately mirrors the Mercury Cougar’s own position. Historically, it has been considered second to the always imposing Ford Mustang. The tiger is one of Asia’s greatest predators yet also one of the most endangered, as its population and habitat are under attack. In the automotive world, the Sunbeam Tiger’s existence has also been threatened, as it appeared and disappeared from production in the blink of an eye. While their numbers may be small, their desirability continues to increase. Their popularity grows due to the numerous cars clubs and enthusiasts that are devoted to tracking down and preserving the rare, remaining cars. A black panther is not a unique species of cat- rather, it is the melanistic variant of a leopard or a jaguar. Since the onset of its production, the De Tomaso Pantera has always had the quintessential Italian good looks, yet somehow is still overlooked in favour of the flashier Lamborghinis and Ferraris of the time. Fortunately for the Pantera, tall dark and handsome never goes out of style, and its rarity only adds to its cool factor.