Eliminators on the Market (July 2012)

The Marketplace Classic Cougars for Sale
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Been a busy few weeks for me, but I’m making some time to get this updated. Doesn’t seem to be much “new” on the market right now, so I wasn’t in a hurry.

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?60570-Eliminators-on-the-Market-(July-2012)

Listings as of July 6th:

'70 Boss 302, 4-speed. Pastel Blue with blue interior.
http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=57886.msg382673#msg382673


'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp Green. Sunroof car. Project.
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1341516765.html
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1341517551.html


CLONE '69 -currently 460 / auto. Comp yellow with black interior. Modified. “documented”. $15.5k
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/3113281094.html
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1969-Mercury-Cougar-770911.xhtml;jsessionid=577A8332F22E0D025548B0E79EBF8CF7?conversationId=174250


'69 w/ 351, auto. White with blue interior. Marti and other docs. In NJ for $39.5k on eBay / $39,995 on Autabuy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200784059891&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
http://www.autabuy.com/Vehicles/Details.cfm?VID=674546&Year=1969&Make=MERCURY&Model=COUGAR


'69 w/ 351, auto. Metallic blue with white interior. Orig sales docs. $22,995
http://www.coyoteclassics.com/classic-cars-for-sale/vehicle-detail.aspx?vehicle=562e8d53-52da-4b2e-b147-4723926a82fb


'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp yellow with black interior. Marti Report. In TX for $42.5k
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercury/cougar/913495.html?refer=rss
http://www.streetdreamstexas.com/hireshow.php?command=showimage&pk=70-2520


'70 w/ 351, auto. Currently Red with white custom interior, originally Comp Green. Factory Sunroof car. Documents. In VA for $22k
http://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/cto/3117870109.html


'70 428 w/ auto. Comp yellow, fully loaded. Disassembled project. Build sheet and window sticker. In Picton, Ontario, Canada for $28.5k
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1970-Mercury-Cougar-eliminator-W0QQAdIdZ291533329
**I recall a past thread about this car mentioning it was rebodied. Do your research.


'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


'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/ 428cj (Ram-Air), 4-speed. Comp yellow, black interior. Marti Report. In MA for $30k. Mike Ruo’s car.
New Thread: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59063-70-q-code-ram-air-4-speed-eliminator
Owner’s Previous thread here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?58210-selling-my-70-cj-eliminator
Previously discussed here: http://www.torinocobra.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21897
And Here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?56399-Eliminators-This-Week-(July-5th-2011


'70 w/ 428 (Ram-Air), auto. Comp blue, black interior. “All reports” and build sheet. No price.
http://www.dominatorusa.com/70cougar01.shtml
http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/dominator/blogs/30024


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Comp Yellow, black interior, super drag-pack car. Marti Report. In Belleville, IL for $110k.
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/mercury/cougar/1355895.html?refer=rss


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed. Comp Blue with GINGER interior. Currently 351W, but includes replacement 351C. Marti Report. In Maryland, $16k.
http://www.carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=57568


'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. $40k
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


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (originally 3-speed). Comp orange with black interior (originally “AA” white with black appointments). Marti Report. In Ohio, previously listed for $34.9k
http://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/Inventory/DetailsPage/tabid/126/company/VANGUARDAUTOS/vin/0F91M525193/Default.aspx


'69 w / 351, 4-speed. White with black interior. Ram-air added. LH quarter is lightly hit over the wheelwell and there are rust bubbles on one of the doors. No mention of docs. Chicago, IL $22k.
http://www.carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=55523
Also on CL for $24k: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3110399883.html


'69 w/ 390, auto. Comp Yellow with black interior. Marti Report. $33,995 in NorCal.
http://www.myhotcars.com/inventory/?vin=9F91S567741XXXXXX&search=1969


'70 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), auto. Comp orange with black interior. Replacement engine. Marti report, $50k.
http://www.carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=49101


Unknown Availability

'70 Boss 302 w/ 4-speed. Comp gold with black interior. Service block, Super Drag Pak car. Build sheet, Eminger & Marti Reports. $75k in NE. Call Tim at 402-301-9127
http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=57643.msg374531#msg374531


People Looking for specific Eliminators

'69 351(?) w/ auto. Metallic Blue, black interior, PS, PB. Unsure of other options. Originally sold from Whitten Bros in Richmond, VA. Contact Jeff Bishop if you have any info[jbishop71@gmail.com]
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2946548913.html


'69 Comp Orange, in the Denver area in the '80’s. Previously owned by Bruce French.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3103846878.html

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Saw this one a week or so ago but then the listing was pulled. Now it’s back. Maybe a clone…

'69 w/ 351, auto. Comp orange. Project for $4k in NY.
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/3121368500.html

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Update on this one…

'69 -currently 460 / auto. Comp yellow with black interior. Modified. “documented”. $15.5k
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/3113281094.html

Owner says that thier documents are related to the engine build and other mods.
“We have documented the vehicle is a true eliminator via the VIN number. We will not supply the VIN number however, due to the privacy issue of the previous owners.”

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Another update on this one… Pretty much confirmed as a 351 (H) clone.

'69 -currently 460 / auto. Comp yellow with black interior. Modified. “documented”. $15.5k
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/3113281094.html
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ationId=174250

From the seller: "The vin code does not have a G, but was ordered with a 351 (H). The door tag is:

65A M 1D 31A 84 6 X "

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Mike;

Just letting you know I have a new link to the R-code Eliminator I have for sale:

1969 Eliminator 428 CJ - Scott's Garage Sale

Thanks for the update Scott! I edited it into this months thread.

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Updated info; Having seen the pics, Dave (the owner) most likely saved this one from the grave.

'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp Green. Sunroof car. Project. Marti report.
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1341516765.html
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1341517551.html

From the owner:

“ok if your a pureist these might up set you. When I found the car the drive train was missing. so kinda hard to build a #s matching car. When i brought it home I didnt even know that the sunroof edition was a production run of only a 101 cars. the rust was minimal and all front suspension was trashed and distorted prob. from the towing off to junk yard. It has a 400 hp sm blk 351 from ford motor sports with svt heads and gt 40 valve train. cam is very bumpy. billet spec. serp system.Edelbrock pro flo multi port injection. Tremic tko 500 5 speed man w/ cobra r clutch and tremic style hydrolic throw out assembly. ford 9” with yukon 3.89 possi with rear disk conversion. needs new sway bar link kit made to custom lenth for stock rear sway bar assembly. all new ac from vintage air, painless style wire harness griffin rad. rod and custom motor sports front suspension with rack n pinion coil over. with adj front ride height. There is so much more that i have bought to finish up the car like interior and exterior parts both ford and after market. I also have the stripe kit for it as well. All said and done in in to this car about 32,000 and realize that i wont get that back out of it so I will entertain any serious offer. Thanx for your intrest in the car

Dave Munson [sonofmun70@gmail.com]"

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This one is still available;

'70 Boss 302, 4-speed. Comp blue with black interior. Marti report. In NY for $68k.
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/mercury/cougar/1425111.html?refer=rss

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Posted on the MC.net site;

'69 351 w/ 5-speed (originally auto?). Metallic blue with black interior. Marti and Emminger docs. $23k
Details and pics in thread posted here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?60612-1969-Cougar-Eliminator-for-sale

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The SS rocker molding looks pretty good on that Eliminator.

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Spotted this one today…

'69 Eliminator, no other details. $18k in CA
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/3167916451.html

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Got some info from the seller today. Looks like a clone.

VIN: 9R91M504157
65A M 2F 18K 53 6 X

Car is basically a white standard with added scoop and rear spoiler (both black), no stripe, no front spoiler. Interior is now black, but has the wood grain dash bits. Grille is not blacked out.

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Mike,

You gettin’ any closer to a four speed car?

Brian

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Hey Brian,

Hasn’t been a whole lot on the market lately, so the pickins are kinda slim right now. Still have a lead that I’m dragging my feet on checking out right now ~ been a pretty busy summer. Can’t believe it’s August already!

How goes your “new” car? Will it be back on the road this summer?

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Thanks Mike,

Slow process. Work is busy too for me but the front end is off and I’m wet sanding parts of the body. In all honesty that weak paint job that was applied in the early 80’s is coming out great. Nice driver quality with some scratches touched up but it will be very presentable. Next is the engine compartment. It will be cleaned and detailed only because it’s the original paint in very good condition. I am going to try and leave as much originality as I can without it looking like crap. There is no rust on this car except I will have to paint under the battery tray where there is some light surface rust. I am so glad I pulled the trigger on this car! As for the interior I am going to replace the seat covers, headliner and package tray and just a few odds and ends here and there. Gonna do a stroker kit but keep it looking stock and throw in an AOD tranny. That’s it. Next summer is more like it! :slight_smile:
Still pullin’ for ya!

Brian

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Sounds awesome :slight_smile:

You should start a thread in the project or restoration forum and post up some pics and whatnot so we can all follow along.

Thanks for the encouragement, I appreciate it!

M.