Eliminators on the Market (February 2013)

Mike_B_SVT · February 2, 2013, 1:24am

Hello Everyone,

It was like spring here today so I took a spin with the top down at lunchtime. Can’t wait for summer!

These listings are combed from popular sites (CraigsList, eBay, Hemmings, CarsOnLine, Kijiji, and others). As always, if you know of an Eliminator for sale please feel free to add it to the list. Or if you have any info / details or other general comments about an Eliminator listed here (or elsewhere) please feel free to pass along that info.

I’ve also linked this thread on MC.net, here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?62127-Eliminators-on-the-Market-(February-2013)&p=518988#post518988

Listings as of February 1st;

'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp blue, houndstooth interior. $5k in SD
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/3511752759.html
*was told it was sold, but listing is still up…

'70 351 w/ auto. Pastel Blue, blue interior. #'s Matching, complete but disassembled project, on rotiserie. In Oregon for $8k. Call Charlie 541-459-0154
Posted by Don Rush here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59855-3-Eliminators-for-sale-in-OR-in-3-days!
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1103
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1335565142.top

'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Grabber blue, black decor interior, AM-FM, W-code (4.30:1) rear axle. Marti report. Complete, but in need of total restoration. In OK. If seriously interested, contact Jay / cj750.
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18528#p18528

'69 w / 428cj (R-code), auto. Originally bright blue with blue interior, currently comp blue with black interior. Marti Report. Scott Gregory’s car, in CT for ~$40k
Info here: http://scottsgaragesale.weebly.com/1969-eliminator-428-cj.html
MCnet thread: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?56998-1969-Eliminator-428-CJ-Ram-Air-on-eBay-62-000-miles

'69 351 w/ auto. Comp Yellow (currently Ivy Yellow), white interior. Complete (minus engine), disassembled project, fresh paint. In Oregon for $5k. Call Bob 503-602-0689
Posted by Don Rush here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59855-3-Eliminators-for-sale-in-OR-in-3-days!
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1103
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1335565142.top

mercuryman · February 3, 2013, 7:01pm

Thank’s for that update Mike ! BTW do you have a new Cougar ??? We need pics !!!

zman · February 3, 2013, 7:34pm

Here are a few.

mercuryman · February 4, 2013, 5:40pm

Thank’s for the link zman !

Mike_B_SVT · February 5, 2013, 7:21pm

Looks like this one is still be available, despite the recent eBay that ended at $6980.

'69 w/ 351, auto. Comp orange with white interior. Marti report. In FL for $7495 (on CL), or $7995 (eBay buy now).
http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3594982884.html
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/3482677823.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111009462833

Previous eBay Listings:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Genuine-ELIMINATOR-Competition-Orange-Flip-lights-351-4V-Tachometer-GREAT-BUY-/111004870977?item=111004870977&lgeo=1&ViewItem=&vectorid=229466&forcev4exp=true
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FREE-LOW-RUST-1969-Mustang-Mach-1-shell-/110993848622?item=110993848622&lgeo=1&ViewItem=&vectorid=229466&forcev4exp=true

Previously discussed here:
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?61838-1969-GENUINE-Cougar-ELIMINATOR-in-Competition-Orange-9995-(N-Fla)
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?61735-Eliminators-on-the-Market-(December-2012)/page2

Mike_B_SVT · February 5, 2013, 7:29pm

Also spotted this one today. Was previously offered in Oct '12 for the same price.

'69 w/ 428 (originally 390), auto. White with blue interior. Marti report. In NY for $12.5k
http://utica.craigslist.org/cto/3595322691.html

snafu · February 5, 2013, 8:18pm

Yep, that’s the one.

Mike_B_SVT · February 5, 2013, 8:47pm

Thanks!

Mike_B_SVT · February 7, 2013, 7:15pm

3 sellers and one more saved; 9F91S569962 for your consideration…

'69 w/ 390, 4-speed (originally 3-speed). Comp yellow, black interior (originally white). Marti report. $21.5k buy now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator-Matching-numbers-/121063172671?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123&item=121063172671&forcev4exp=true

Sept 2011 (Maryland):

Mar 2012 (Kentucky):

Feb 2013 (Kentucky):

Marti:

Mike_B_SVT · February 7, 2013, 7:17pm

This one sold yesterday.

snafu · February 7, 2013, 8:18pm

“Restored to original condition” with a goofy stripe, cragar wheels, black mirrors, and a black interior.

BossElim69 · February 7, 2013, 8:34pm

Looks a lot better other then the goofy strip placement.

snafu · February 7, 2013, 9:30pm

Yes, someone put a lot of effort into saving that one.

Mike_B_SVT · February 7, 2013, 10:36pm

Yeah, not to mention “matching numbers”…except for the transmission >.>

But it is alot better off now! Either way, you gotta give the seller props for turning swiss cheese into cheddar!

Al_Bundy · February 7, 2013, 10:41pm

I have to wonder when you’re cutting out that much of the quarter why you don’t just do it right and replace the whole thing.

Mike_B_SVT · February 7, 2013, 11:28pm

Maybe a preliminary cut? they have 2 sets of lines on there - one that is cut out, then another for a later cut?
A pic I have from the previous auction shows a donor car with cut lines marked for the entire quarter.

Mike_B_SVT · February 8, 2013, 6:04pm

Lew’s Comp Orange '69 is now on eBay.

'69 w/ 351, auto. Comp orange, white interior. All original, Marti and other docs. In WI, $24k buy now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eliminator-/261166852190?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123&forcev4exp=true

Mike_B_SVT · February 8, 2013, 8:23pm

'70 Boss 302 w/ 4-speed. Pastel Blue with blue interior. Marti and other docs. Team Sho-Air’s car, in NC for $79.9k
[u]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281051416999[/u]
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1970-Mercury-Cougar-834681.xhtml?conversationId=456704
1970 Boss 302 Cougar Eliminator for sale | Mercury Cougar Owners
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Appears it has sold, for $79k;

Mike_B_SVT · February 12, 2013, 5:27pm

This one has been relisted on eBay. Some digging shows that it may have been rebodied with the donor car that came with it in 2012.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Mercury-Cougar-ELIMINATOR-real-deal-Marti-report-RARE-/121065609665?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c301299c1

Donor car from 2012 auction shows sunroof and wheel lip moldings, which are now present on the “restored” car.

New auction pic:

BossElim69 · February 12, 2013, 5:31pm

Dave will have to put a note in the registry on this one. Looking at the sellers feedback it appears he has mis represented a car before.
“Payed quickly drove 1200 mi. round for a HORRIBLY MISREPRESENTED car”.