When I was 14-15 years old, my Dad had a red on red 1969 cougar with a 390 / 4 speed. I LOVED that car!!
He sold it right before I turned 16 and I was SO pissed. I wanted that car bad. It was probably a good thing though as I would have killed that car in short order I'm certain.
Can't wait to see what you do with yours...