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
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
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.
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/
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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
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
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
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Mike-what about this one:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/sacramento-1969-mercury-cougar/6796199832.html
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.
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
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
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The what appears to be brown rather than black instrument panel and courtesy lights were giving me pause.
All sorts of new stuff today!
'69 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. On eBay, in FL for $115k Buy Now (or Offer).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator/123605633642
*Previously featured in several magazines, including Hemmings Muscle Machines: https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mus/2014/07/High-Performance-Cat---1969-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator/3739871.html
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'69 w/ 428CJ (Q-code), 4-speed. Bright Blue Metallic, White Interior. Docs. In MN for $55k.
Contact Joe, 507-202-3939 - leave a message, or text is best.
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'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Orange, Black Decor Interior. Docs. In TN for $45k.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/2012013325513785
Call David or Reeda at 423/569/2838, or by email at ReedaLloyd@icloud.com
*Featured in Hi-Performance Cars magazine in 1982.
Pictures can be seen here (including the Magazine article): http://imgur.com/a/gUpDN
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'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Orange, Houndstooth Interior. In KS for $35k
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/olathe-1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/6800723137.html
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Ok this dumb question is there supposed to be a cougar emblem on the trunk lid of a 69 or 70 eliminator? Mine does not have one.
Maybe. There seems to be no good consistant answer to that question. Some cars had one, some didn’t.
I believe all standards, including Eliminators were supposed to receive the Cougar emblem but that may not have happened or it could have fallen off or been knocked off since the glue holding the emblem to the decklid wasn’t that great to begin with.
I would concur, that all 1969 & 1970 Cougars were supposed to receive either the Cougar or XR-7 badge. They were glued on and did not survive.
Dave, I didn’t see one on the back of Waco Cat. Is there any evidence it was ever applied? Or did the emblem come with the car, maybe?
Just curious, since your’s is about the most original and well preserved Eliminator around.
He now asking $39.5k. Going the wrong way 
Changed locations too…?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sacramento-1969-mercury-cougar/6800947716.html
I believe the car IS actually in California, since that’s where the seller is located. Probably posted it in the Phoenix CL to take advantage of the Auction crowd being there.
Yes, the car is in the Sacramento area. I “talked” to him about a different car in his ad and he was posting in AZ for the bored auction crowd.