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The reputation of the AMC Pacer certainly precedes itself. But the late 1970s bubble-shaped car certainly has its fans, too, if nothing else but for its kitsch factor. Or its appearance in Wayne’s World. Whether you love or hate the Pacer, there’s no question that it’s an iconic part of automotive history.

What one thing makes people want to lease a car more than anything else? No, even more than an inflatable gorilla… even more than an inflatable dancing tube man… yes, that. Grown men in low budget cat costumes/unitards crouching on dressers and pawing at things.

The promotional image for the Mercury Cougar above pretty much sums up the old “a picture is worth a thousand words” saying. A sexy swimsuit model, a deadly animal, and a hot new coupe to pick them up in.