1969 Cougar Convertible M Code 351 on BAT

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351 W with 4bbl, standard vert. Drums all around, PS/PB/8 track. Few other options. Cheap paint job with paint over even the data plate. Paint bubbling and very concerning pic 188 where the structure is rusted through and looks like someone sprayed black foam and squared it off. Would not buy this car with out a thorough in person inspection. And… Larry who?

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Despite it’s condition. I LOVE that color.

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This was up for sale locally on Facebook marketplace for quite some time. I want to say they were asking high 20’s or low 30’s. Will be curious to see how the bidding goes!

So done with BAT. Used to think highly of it. Asked to come and see car, stalling on sellers end. Actually told me to read his response but never answered the question why no one could came and see the car.

When I pointed out his bullsh*t BAT took down my comments! I reposted and they were immediately taken down…of course that seller had sold a lot of cars thru BAT, no surprise there!

Can’t you order a pre purchase inspection???

I looked at the photos. A lot of bondo in that car. Lower 1/4s are full of mud and looks like some frame and floor issues. I’ve parted better. But I like to part a car out unless it’s a rare combination (engine / trans).

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Was this on that Red 68 that was in Washington state?? I think I briefly remember seeing your comments if so!

Telling a potential bidder that you can’t come view the car prior to auction completion is a huge red flag. All the good sellers encourage it or help with arranging a buyer’s inspection.

That car had a ton of red flags. I’m surprised it sold for what it did.

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You can yes but the seller has to allow it. And in the particular case of the other car, seller was not allowing anyone to view the car at all. Made some excuses like “it’s an online auction look at the pictures” and some other BS along those lines. Definitely not a way to do business.

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Price looks pretty low with minutes left…

Reserve not met. Not a terrible surprise

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Eggzactly…was surprised at BAT’s complicity in aiding such behavior!! Glad you saw what was going on.

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Yeah, I’m surprised as well! The fact that if this guy (seller/broker) knew that the owners were going to be out of town during the duration of the auction, he should’ve made arrangements to be able to show people the car while the owners were gone. It’s like putting a car up for sale on Facebook marketplace and then leaving on vacation the next day and being flooded with people contacting you wanting to come see the car. There was no point to doing it lol

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This is BAT’s mode- buyers have zero recourse with them. And they allow very little flow of info outside top the actual auction. This car has serious issues. Buyer beware.

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16783 seems like a bargain for a 69 vert until you factor in the cost of repairing all that rust.

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Again eggzacly my point…and I ain’t no rocket scientist! But wait, there’s more!! BAT is aiding and abetting a crooked dealer and REMOVING legit concerns that may illustrate concerns others may not even think of, BOOM!

That’s what pi**ed me off :enraged_face:

Thanks Roman I’m glad someone saw my Q’s before BAT editorially executed me :face_blowing_a_kiss:

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Marked ‘sold’ now. Plot thickens…

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Yep, extensive rust is often terminal.. Rust is like roaches, if you see one, there’s usually alot more you don’t see.

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