Hello Cougar world!
I’ve been thinking about adding to my Cougar collection by purchasing a 1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible and I was wondering if anyone here can decipher the vin # and get additional info about the car? I will eventually do a Marti Report but for the time being and any info would be greatly appreciated. Is this an M code car? If so, what does that mean?
Vin # OF92M519071
Thanks!
John
That VIN decodes as a 1970 Standard Convertible built in Dearborn with the M code 351C 4V engine. You would need the door tag and buck tag codes for a further decoding of how the car was originally equipped.
Thanks Jeff
Well I did the Marti Report and here are the results… I was pleasantly suprised that is has a competition suspension…
Marti Report for the 70 Cougar.pdf (172 KB)
That’s a very nicely optioned Cougar.
Thanks, Im pretty happy! Now need to find some styled steel wheels or possibly magnum 500’s that wont break the bank…
Love the color combo, and a Cali one too.
Yes however the previous owner changed the color to white which also looks good against the blue interior. Here are some pics… Its needs a serious bath…
VERY cool 
I noticed the Marti said “Order Type: Retail”. So, iirc, that would mean someone walked into the dealership and selected all those options when they put in thier order for the car. I bet they knew exactly what they wanted in order to cruise in style.
I wonder what stories the original owner could tell about that car…
I’m now looking for either a new rear window for the top and have it reinstalled and a top switch since mine is missing. Anybody have this these items that they will part with?? The top itself is salvageable.