Eliminators on the Market (January 2019)

The Marketplace Classic Cougars for Sale
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Happy New Year! By now you should be elbows-deep into your winter projects, and looking forward to Springtime cruising again. Had a sunbreak here the other day and took the Eliminator out for a spin ~ always a good time :slight_smile:

Eliminators on the following list appear to have sold since last month (price shown is what they were listed for)…

9F91M584394 - 1969 351W/FMX Auto. White with white XR-7 interior. $34,995 or “Offer”.


Once again, if you know of an Eliminator for sale or are looking for an Eliminator, please feel free to post here, or contact me. I’ll do my best to help you find the Eliminator you are looking for, or help find a new home for your Eliminator, if possible. Send me a PM or email me directly at: EliminatorSearch@CougarClub.org

Also, be sure to check out the Eliminator Owners and Enthusiast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/

Don’t be shy about commenting or asking about a car in the list. Folks here are always happy to help answer questions or concerns.


Listings as of January 3rd

'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Gold, Black Decor Interior. Project (with donor car). Docs. In Alberta, $15.9k
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator-4-speed-package-deal/1402914655
0F91M551650


'69 w/ 351, 4-speed. Competition Orange, Black Interior. Docs. In RI for $30k / best reasonable offer.
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/6772514473.html
9F91M580379


'69 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air) now 572ci Boss 429, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black interior. Docs. In FL for $49k
https://www.racingjunk.com/Mercury/183123791/1969-Mercury-Cougar.html
Video of this car on the show “Pass Time”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYRHllh_9Oc
9F91R567220


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed, Super Drag Pak. Competition Gold, Black Standard Interior. Docs. Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Lot# 801 (Jan 17th)
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1970-MERCURY-COUGAR-ELIMINATOR-BOSS-302-224110
*Lots of previous discussion of this one: http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=71224.0;all
0F91G544281


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (close-ratio). Competition Gold, Black Standard Interior. Docs. Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Lot# 1050 (Jan 18th)
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1970-MERCURY-COUGAR-ELIMINATOR-BOSS-302-224862
*Restored by Carlton Wright and a Hemmings Muscle Machines cover and feature car, Nov 2012:
https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mus/2012/11/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator-Boss-302/3717951.html
0F91G517271


'69 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), Auto. Bright Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Docs. In OH for $130k.
https://www.sunnysideclassics.com/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator
9F91R570868


'70 w/ 351C, 4-speed (originally a 3-speed). Competition Blue, White Standard interior (now with Decor door panels). Docs. In FL, $80k.
https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-cougar-eliminator-4-speed/6761556859.html
*Some previous discussion here: https://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?108081-70-Eliminator-trifecta
0F91M531097


'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Green, Houndstooth Interior. Docs. In FL, $100k
https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-cougar-eliminator/6761420612.html
*Some previous discussion here: https://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?108081-70-Eliminator-trifecta
0F91M531511


'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Yellow, Houndstooth interior. Project. No Docs. In CA for $5.5k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mercury.Cougar.1969.1970/permalink/1924935807575965/
0F91M516018


'70 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), Auto. Competition Green, Black Houndstooth Interior. Docs. Vicari Auction LOT T521.0, Feb 15,16,17.
https://vicariauction.com/auction-house/?ahid=18382
0F91Q510719


'69 w/ 351, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In WV for $28k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1857236184324834/
*Kraig Iser’s car - long time owner.
*text: 13043034143 before 8:30pm
9F91M560928


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (originally 3-speed). Competition Yellow, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In AR for $37,999
http://joyridesofar.com/2017/11/07/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
*Note, 3rd party seller has it listed here: https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1137291/1970-mercury-cougar-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601
0F91M510706


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Gold, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In IA for $99,995k!
http://www.ronstoybox.com/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator-Iowa-52722/6362941
eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator-/233078739148
Previously at Mecum Kissimmee Jan2018, where it bid to $70k (reserve not met) https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-312741/1970-mercury-cougar-boss-302-elimnator/
Some discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1639207552794366/
0F91G511368


'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In IN for $65k.
http://www.rayskillmanclassiccars.com/used/Mercury/1969-Mercury-Cougar-13a3152a0a0e0ae977f4dc22b33c161f.htm
*Original VIN-stamped engine block has been found. Dealer declined to purchase it. *Engine has been sold.
More info / details here: https://cccforum.discoursehosting.net/t/location-east-coast-nos-and-used-cougar-parts/67/1
9F91G582888


'69 w/ 351, 4-speed. White, Black interior. Marti Report. In MI for $8.5k
https://www.johnsclassiccougars.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Car4sale-69
9F91M567396


'70 w/ 351C-4V, 4-Speed (originally a 3-speed car). Competition Gold, Black Standard interior. In FL for $45k.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Built-Not-Bought-Customs-1505264636260960/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1602083376579085
Contact Built Not Bought Customs in Florida.
https://www.facebook.com/Built-Not-Bought-Customs-1505264636260960/
0F91M517294

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Thanks Mike. I enjoy the monthly report. Allows me some daydreaming time :slight_smile:

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Still available…

'69 w/ 351, auto. Blue Metallic, White interior. Docs. In KS for $20k.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mercury.Cougar.1969.1970/permalink/2057663377636540/
620-221-0270 or Oldgas54@yahoo.com
9F91M580884

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I went to look at this car this past weekend after calling and setting up an appointment to view the car.

The owner is a real meat ball, we had multiple phone & text conversations, set up the viewing for Sunday, drove 65 miles and 90 minutes one way to check it out. Purposely put the viewing off Saturday because of really bad weather.

Got there and the car was buried in the back of a large garage, under a 4 post lift with another car on the lift and blocked in by about 5 other cars that could not be moved, with no real way to inspect it at all.

He did however offer me his cell phone light to use for inspection purposes.

Complete and total wast of time, and of course the owner didn’t understand what the issue was.

I think he figured that would be good enough to fork over 30k???

Thanks, Mike H.

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Wow I’m not sure how I would react! Good to know as I was considering making the 5 hour drive to see this one!! Good lesson learned for me (make sure seller knows I actually want to touch and sit in the car!) thanks for sharing your pain Mike.

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Yeah, that sounds painful :wall:

He’s had it listed for sale for a few years now too. Maybe poor salesmanship technique is part of the reason why? :think:

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Not to make light of your wasted time. I wouldnt move all of that with the hopes someone shows up to look at a car. I cant tell you how many time I waited for someone to show and didnt.

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But if you want to sell your car people have to be able to look at it.

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Looks like another one headed to auction.

'69 w/ 390, Auto. Competition Orange, Black Interior. Mecum Phoenix, March 14-16th. Lot# F104
https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0319-366237/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/

I believe this is 9F91S580693, but I don’t have confirmation yet.
9F91S580693 was previously sold for $31k at Mecum Indy 2014: https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0514-183275/

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Here is another one that popped up, is this a 1969 factory color?
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mercury/cougar/2217473.html

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It looks more like Grabber Blue to me. A closer look at this car would be in order. I see 70 side marker lights and it looks like 70 front seat belt retractors.

Randy Goodling
CCOA #95

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Side glass looks to be 69, the seat belts are deluxe 70 parts. If you look at the rear seat belt peeking out you can see it. I agree with Mike, this needs a good set of eyes on it.

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Fellahs, that one is Competition Blue. It is not a '69 factory color, although I imagine you could have special ordered it if you had the right paint codes.
Used to belong to Scott Gregory, who was a member here (or maybe it was on MC.net?). I recall there being some questions about the side markers at that time as well.

'69 w/ 428CJ (ram-air), Auto. Comp Blue, Black interior (originally Bright Blue Metallic, Blue interior). Docs. Mecum Phoenix, Mar 14-16, Lot # F114
https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0319-366247/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
9F91R562615

Link to previous owner page (c2012): 1969 Eliminator 428 CJ - Scott's Garage Sale
Last seen at Russo&Steele Scottsdale in 2014: https://russoandsteele.com/vehicle-details/?show_vehicle=77342

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Don’t have a VIN for this one yet. Looks pretty sharp though. No reserve at a small auction venue, might sell for reasonable money!

'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Orange, Black Standard Interior. No docs. GAA Classic Cars auction, Mar 2019, Lot# ST0119
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehicles/27377/1970-mercury-cougar-boss-302-eliminator
*Chris Agee collection

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Rough 4-speed project, available at Cascade Classics;

'70 w/ 351, 4-speed. Comp Green (now red), Black Decor Interior. Rough project! Docs. In WA.
https://cccforum.discoursehosting.net/t/70-eliminator/10158/1
0F91M510500

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Mike-what about this one:

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/sacramento-1969-mercury-cougar/6796199832.html

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Testing my newbie knowledge… this interior shot leads me to think not authentic Eliminator. Would I be correct?
I asked seller for Matri but no response yet.

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I can’t give you what the Marti report would say, but I see 69 high back seats. The dash bezels may not be correct, but it is hard to tell in this picture. The center courtesy lights may not be correct. Everything else looks OK for a 69 Eliminator

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That is Michael Tatro’s car. It is real. Michael has a constantly rotating car collection / classic car business. He’s had this Eliminator for quite a while though.

'69 w/ 351, 3-speed. Competition Orange, Black interior. Docs. In CA for $35k.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/sacramento-1969-mercury-cougar/6796199832.html
9F91M567766

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The what appears to be brown rather than black instrument panel and courtesy lights were giving me pause.