Eliminators on the Market (March 2021)

[Mike_B_SVT]

Hope your winter projects are in the home stretch! I still have to wrap up my radiator issues and swap out my fuel sending unit. Then I’ll reevaluate if I’m going to do anything else or just start driving it as weather permits.


BEWARE OF SCAM LISTINGS OF ELIMINATORS FOR SALE!
Scammers are using pictures from legitimate listings (old and current) and passing them off as their car that is for sale, at prices well below market value. Always verify the car is real and the VIN is legitimate by checking with the CCOA or Eliminator Registry.
Also be sure to order your own Marti Report. Scammers have been doctoring Marti’s and changing VINs. Marti will not charge you for an invalid VIN.
Never send a deposit without confirming there is actually a real Eliminator associated with the listing.
And as always, remember that if it is too good to be true then it is probably a scam.


Auction results and Eliminators that sold last month (price shown is listed price, or hammer price for auction cars)…

0F91G510966 - 1970 Boss 302, 4spd. Competition Yellow, White Decor Interior. Docs. In TX, $69.5k
0F91M511986 - 1970 351, Auto. Competition Gold (now Comp Orange), Black Decor Interior. Docs. In GA, GAA Auction, Lot# FR0201, $47.5k+
9F91M567396 - 1969 351, 4spd. White, Black interior. Project. Docs. In MI for $8.5k (I’m told this one sold a while back)


As always, 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 March 6th

'69 w/ 390, Auto. Bright Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Project. In MI for $8.5k
https://www.johnsclassiccougars.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Car4sale-74
9F91S563328


'69 w/ 390, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black interior. Project. Docs. In MA, $14.5k
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2129056503851802/
9F91S562095


'69 w/ 390, Auto. Bright Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Project. Docs. In VA / DC area for $20k
https://cccforum.discoursehosting.net/t/1969-cougar-eliminator-390-automatic/11437/1
YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU1tu-_SUl8
9F91S571508


'70 w/ 351C, Auto. Competition Orange, White Standard Interior. Docs. In NH for Price Reduced: $22k
https://www.facebook.com/kevin.beal.716/posts/1984060585068769
0F91M522084


'70 w/ 351, Auto. Comp Orange (now burgundy), Black Decor Interior. Docs. In NV $22k
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/787123838810266/
0F91M516288


'69 w/ 351, 4-speed. White, Black Interior. Docs. In ME, $27.5k
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1164459867302867/
Contact Mike Blum: Cougelim69@roadrunner.com
9F91M565798


'69 w/ 351, auto (currently 429SCJ/C6). Bright blue metallic, blue interior (currently blue metallic, black leather int). Docs. In IL for $34.4k
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/679713286212613/
9F91M566800


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Green, Black Decor Interior (originally Houndstooth). Docs. In TX for $36.5k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/2437830589598721/
Ph: 3614552398 / email: Darrell.nordeen@gmail.com
0F91M515205


'69 w/ 351, Auto. Hertz Sunroof Competition Orange, White Interior. Docs. In IA for $38k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/3710739248974509/
Contact Robert: bobcatrojo(at)aol.com or Five One Five 779-9388
9F91M559890


'69 w/ 428CJ (ram-air), Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In FL for $65k
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/TPA/1908/1969-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator/164724476830
Some History: https://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=13904#p133015
9F91R561725


'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Yellow, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In NY, $69.5k
http://www.fourmsales.com/web/1337/vehicle/2306282/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator
0F91M517678


'70 w/ 351C, 5-spd (orig. 3-spd). Comp Blue, White Standard interior (+ Decor door panels). Docs. In FL, Price Reduced: $78k
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/FTL/985/1970-Mercury-Cougar
*Some previous discussion here: https://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?108081-70-Eliminator-trifecta
0F91M531097


'69 w/ 428SCJ (3.91 rear axle), 4-speed. Competition Orange (now Black), Black Interior. Docs. In Ontario, $84.9k
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/99620
9F91Q573662


'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Bright Blue Metallic, Blue Interior (now Black). Docs. In CO for $90k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/2643606032354508/
Or email Robert at: rjburkey@gmail.com
9F91G572299


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Gold, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In IA for $99,995k
https://ronstoybox.com/1970-mercury-cougar-boss-302-elimnator-bettendorf/davenport-iowa-52722/6362941
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator/333909308245
Some previous discussion on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1639207552794366/
0F91G511368


'69 w/ 428CJ, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In NJ for $105k
https://musclegarage.com/car/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator-for-sale-104995/
Hemmings feature car: https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/high-performance-cat-1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
AACA Senior National First prize in 2006, Cougar Club of America National winner 2003.
9F91R567026


'70 w/ 428SCJ (Ram-Air) / 4-speed. Competition Orange, Black Decor Interior. Docs. In IA, on eBay, and dealers site for $111k
https://ronstoybox.com/1970-mercury-cougar-428scj-bettendorf/davenport-iowa-52722/6764767
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Mercury-Cougar-428SCJ/233917766031
0F91Q512580


'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Green, Houndstooth Interior. Docs. In FL, $113k
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/FTL/984/1970-Mercury-Cougar
*Some previous discussion here: https://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?108081-70-Eliminator-trifecta
0F91M509793


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Orange, Black Decor Interior. Docs. In MI, $164.9k
https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/inventory/3872/1970-mercury-cougar-boss-eliminator
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Boss-Eliminator/164735691148
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85nlhBRimhI
Previously listed by MS Classics for $120k
Video: https://youtu.be/Ri1OX1DdAgc
0F91G508426

[bpmurphy]

The Eliminator from GAA is for sale at Southern Motors for 58,900. Which means it either didn’t really sell at 47k or someone is trying to flip it for a couple grand profit. Seems like the asking price on this one is getting into the stratosphere…

https://www.southernmotors.com/Inventory/Details/5219

[Mike_B_SVT]

The Eliminator from GAA is for sale at Southern Motors for 58,900. Which means it either didn’t really sell at 47k or someone is trying to flip it for a couple grand profit. Seems like the asking price on this one is getting into the stratosphere…

https://www.southernmotors.com/Inventory/Details/5219

Thanks for the update!

'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Gold (now Comp Orange), Black Decor Interior. Docs. In MI for $58.9k
https://www.southernmotors.com/Inventory/Details/5225
0F91M511986

[bpmurphy]

0F91Q510719 is back on the market again at a healthy mark up after being sold at Mecum’s Jan auction.

https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/3931/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator

[bmwhd1]

0F91Q510719 is back on the market again at a healthy mark up after being sold at Mecum’s Jan auction.

136919 1970 Mercury Cougar RK Motors Classic Cars and Muscle Cars for Sale

That car makes me crazy. Such great potential with so many silly and easy to fix mistakes.

[bluesky1000]

Just took a look at this one and it’s still listed for sale on the Muscle Car Garage website: “'69 w/ 428CJ, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In NJ for $105k” I can’t recall what AACA show I saw this at but remember the restoration was impressive. Thanks for posting the information and link to the Hemmings article on it.

[CATHOUSE]

I can’t recall what AACA show I saw this at but remember the restoration was impressive. Thanks for posting the information and link to the Hemmings article on it.

According to the Hemmings article this was Barry Zortman’s car. Since Barry is located in the south central PA area I know that he showed this car at the Fall Hershey AACA meet. He may also have taken it to other semi local shows.

Randy Goodling
CCOA #95

[Mike_B_SVT]

0F91Q510719 is back on the market again at a healthy mark up after being sold at Mecum’s Jan auction.

136919 1970 Mercury Cougar RK Motors Classic Cars and Muscle Cars for Sale

That car makes me crazy. Such great potential with so many silly and easy to fix mistakes.

Thanks for the update! RK also has it listed on eBay. Poor car needs a solid owner instead of just dealers shuffling it from auction to auction.

'70 w/ 428CJ, Auto. Competition Green, Houndstooth interior. Docs. In NC for $109.9k

1970 Mercury Cougar

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator/224384066024
0F91Q510719

[bluesky1000]

I can’t recall what AACA show I saw this at but remember the restoration was impressive. Thanks for posting the information and link to the Hemmings article on it.

According to the Hemmings article this was Barry Zortman’s car. Since Barry is located in the south central PA area I know that he showed this car at the Fall Hershey AACA meet. He may also have taken it to other semi local shows.

Randy Goodling
CCOA #95

Thank you. Yes, It must have been Hershey where I saw it. Not sure what year(s). I’ve been to many… Hope to be back there this year.

[dewgar428]

1968 1/2, ‘R’ Code, Cougar… 1 of 15 (Bill Quay)… No, it doesn’t have the original, 428 CJ… BUT, it DOES have, the original, Ram Air scoop with 8 mounting locations, as opposed to the 10 mounting locations found on later 69-70 models. This car also has the, 1/8”, shock tower support plates, a feature found EXCLUSIVELY on 428 CJ and Boss 302 equipped vehicles. Car runs and drives quite well as, my son has invested a few thousand dollars, very recently, to make the car drivable.

We think the car is worth asking, $35,000 for… no reasonable cash offer refused… the car should go to someone that can restore it back to it’s original, 428 CJ, Bad Ass self and, in doing so, would have a VERY high dollar and rare Merc… 4 zero six, 890, twenty 37… just testing the waters.

[chigl]

1968 1/2, ‘R’ Code, Cougar… 1 of 15 (Bill Quay)… No, it doesn’t have the original, 428 CJ… BUT, it DOES have, the original, Ram Air scoop with 8 mounting locations, as opposed to the 10 mounting locations found on later 69-70 models. This car also has the, 1/8”, shock tower support plates, a feature found EXCLUSIVELY on 428 CJ and Boss 302 equipped vehicles. Car runs and drives quite well as, my son has invested a few thousand dollars, very recently, to make the car drivable.

We think the car is worth asking, $35,000 for… no reasonable cash offer refused… the car should go to someone that can restore it back to it’s original, 428 CJ, Bad Ass self and, in doing so, would have a VERY high dollar and rare Merc… 4 zero six, 890, twenty 37… just testing the waters.

Where is it located and does it have a 428 replacement block in it now? Do you have the Marti report?

Note: Admin may move this post since it is not a 69-70 Eliminator.

[SeaninSD]

Looks like a 302 or something. That car is missing an absolute ton of $ in 428 parts (easily over $20k). Cool car none the less. Automatic I assume?

[dewgar428]

Car is located in, Kalispell Montana and yes, it is an automatic… the car has been in the condition you see here, less wheels and tires, since 1982. The car still maintains the original 31 spline, 9in. rear axle with posi… there is a 302 in it now that runs o.k…

[Mike_B_SVT]

'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Yellow, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In NY, $69.5k
http://www.fourmsales.com/web/1337/vehicle/2306282/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator
0F91M517678

Price reduced to $49,995

[CRZYCAT]

Sorry if this is a repeat, I couldn’t find it in the list. VIN 9F91M563323 in Texas.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294080591225

[Mike_B_SVT]

Sorry if this is a repeat, I couldn’t find it in the list. VIN 9F91M563323 in Texas.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294080591225

Thanks! New one for the list. It was previously seen in 2011, also on eBay, and in the same condition.

'69 w/ 351, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Project. Docs. In TX, on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294080591225
9F91M563323

[bmwhd1]

Sorry if this is a repeat, I couldn’t find it in the list. VIN 9F91M563323 in Texas.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294080591225

Thanks! New one for the list. It was previously seen in 2011, also on eBay, and in the same condition.

'69 w/ 351, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Project. Docs. In TX, on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294080591225
9F91M563323

Mike- What is “Trim Variation” on the Marti referring to?

[CATHOUSE]

I do not know exactly what the trim variation is but I can say that it appears to be connected to the interior. The regular interior code would be 5A, looking at the Marti the interior code is 5A1. My guess is that it was ordered with the standard style door and rear side panels instead of the decore style that was a part of the 1969 Eliminator package. If we could see the Eminger report that might spell out what the variation was.

Randy Goodling
CCOA #95

[CROSSROAD_COUGAR_S]

The Eliminator from GAA is for sale at Southern Motors for 58,900. Which means it either didn’t really sell at 47k or someone is trying to flip it for a couple grand profit. Seems like the asking price on this one is getting into the stratosphere…

https://www.southernmotors.com/Inventory/Details/5219

Agree, 59k is way out there for this one.

[Mike_B_SVT]

Mike- What is “Trim Variation” on the Marti referring to?

I do not know exactly what the trim variation is but I can say that it appears to be connected to the interior. The regular interior code would be 5A, looking at the Marti the interior code is 5A1. My guess is that it was ordered with the standard style door and rear side panels instead of the decore style that was a part of the 1969 Eliminator package. If we could see the Eminger report that might spell out what the variation was.

Randy Goodling
CCOA #95

Good question! I’ve looked into this in the past but was not able to narrow down to a definitive answer… until just now, when I was reviewing the information in my files. I need to confer with some others before I throw my findings out there, but I can give you this info for now…

Kevin Marti describes the difference between the 5A and the 5A1 interior in his Mustang and Cougar Tag Book.
5A / 5A1 interior trim deviation = a deviation in the Door Panel and Interior Rear Quarter Trim Panels.

5A1 → the number “1” indicates a deviation component that will not be serviced. i.e. the interior trim panel that has the deviation is not going to be an item that is regularly stocked for repair or replacement.
5AA → in the case of a second letter, such as “A”, the letter would indicate a deviation component that IS going to be serviced. i.e. there will be identical components available in stock for service repairs.
This is important to differentiate for warranty claims, where replacing a non-serviced part with a serviced part might show an obvious difference in appearance.

More on this later…