While I’m rambling, something else we should start thinking about / talking about is the potential value of Resto-Mod Eliminators being built out of real, factory Eliminators.
I know ~ BLASPHEMY! But hear me out.
IMO, the current increase in Eliminator demand is being driven by Millenials coming into their own. In the case of Eliminators, they have been appearing in various video games since the early 2000’s. Those “kids” are now in their 30’s. They are of an age where they are earning good money and have disposable income. And they want to buy their “dream car”…
But they are going to want it to drive like a beast, start on the first crank every time all the time, never break down, and handle like the ones in their video games.
Because of that, I think we are going to see a move away from “all original” restorations of Eliminators and more “resto-mod” Eliminators in the future.
I simultaneously loathe and yet look forward to seeing the first factory Eliminator resto-mod that goes to auction.
It’s gonna happen. It’s just a question of when.
Good point, had not thought of that… Original Eliminators being desecrated will only drive up the price further by geezers rescuing them by taking them off the market and hoarding them away. When I had my dealers license we made a good business of buying Shelby’s and reversing the rear disc brake conversions, chrome engine parts and Din stereos. I still have boxes of Malory distributors and traction bars around here.
I’m hoping that most of the Resto-Mod / Pro-Tour Eliminator conversions will happen to those “B” and “C” grade cars. Y’know, the ones that need saving because of rust / mistreatment, that have non-original drivetrains.
I hate to think that if I go to all the trouble of restoring my SCJ, after I’m gone some git is gonna pull all the correct / original bits and turn it into an EV, LOL!
While I’m rambling, something else we should start thinking about / talking about is the potential value of Resto-Mod Eliminators being built out of real, factory Eliminators.
I know ~ BLASPHEMY! But hear me out.
IMO, the current increase in Eliminator demand is being driven by Millenials coming into their own. In the case of Eliminators, they have been appearing in various video games since the early 2000’s. Those “kids” are now in their 30’s. They are of an age where they are earning good money and have disposable income. And they want to buy their “dream car”…
But they are going to want it to drive like a beast, start on the first crank every time all the time, never break down, and handle like the ones in their video games.
Because of that, I think we are going to see a move away from “all original” restorations of Eliminators and more “resto-mod” Eliminators in the future.
I simultaneously loathe and yet look forward to seeing the first factory Eliminator resto-mod that goes to auction.
It’s gonna happen. It’s just a question of when.
Little late to the party - but I’m a millennial (I’m 35) and don’t see many, ok, any, of my friends getting into cars. I certainly can’t speak for a generation, but most of my friends are trying to start (or manage) a family, buy a house, etc. Most of friends are doing well financially but would never pay for a total restoration on a car. I love the classic Mustangs and Cougars because I grew up buying and restoring them with my dad, who’s now passed away. It keeps me feeling close to him. I see a lot more of the recent interest from empty-nesters. But that’s all anecdotal.
I would believe that. Folks about my age trying to buy back their high school car, or the one they wish they had in high school.
Deal must have fallen through. Back on eBay!
'69 w/ 351, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Project! Docs. In KS, on eBay (ending soon)https://www.ebay.com/itm/275285149953
KTL car going to Indy in May…
'70 w/ 428SCJ, 4-speed. Competition Orange, Black Decor Interior. Docs. Mecum Indy, Lot# S58.1https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0522-518450/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Gold, Black & White Houndstooth Decor interior. No docs*. In TX for $20k.https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/cougar-eliminator/4789977924441662
*No docs available, but this car was previously recorded in the Eliminator Registry.
snafu
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Why does it have two batteries?
Early attempt at converting it to electric? LOL! Seriously, no idea.
Maybe to power those extra Sport lamps in the grille? Mach 1 envy?
'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Gold, Black & White Houndstooth Decor interior. No docs*. In TX for $20k.cougar eliminator
*No docs available, but this car was previously recorded in the Eliminator Registry.
SOLD! That sure didn’t take long. It’s a seller’s market for '70 Eliminators…
Yes, there’s some discussion on it back a few pages in this thread.
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Bid to $140,000 bid goes on.
Now listed as SOLD at $165,000.
