Eliminators on the Market (June 2018)

Dash is finally going back together, and the brakes are coming along ~ rebuilt the proportioning valve, changed out the brake hoses (they were all still the originals - yikes!), and the front brake lines. Still need to bleed bleed bleed them brakes, and get the export brace installed, then install my shiny rebuilt AA carb and get it tuned and running. Hopefully by this time next month I’ll be saying that it’s back on the road, just in time for the WCCC open house (July 13-14th). I think next winter I will plan things a little differently >.<

As always, if you know of an Eliminator for sale or are looking for an Eliminator, please feel free to post here, or contact me. I’ll do my best to help you find the Eliminator you are looking for, or help find a new home for your Eliminator, if possible. Send me a PM or email me directly at: EliminatorSearch@CougarClub.org

Also, be sure to check out the Eliminator Owners and Enthusiast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/
You don’t need to have a Facebook account or be a group member to browse!

Don’t be shy about commenting or asking about a car in the list. Folks here are always happy to help answer questions or concerns.

Listings as of June 4th

SOLD
John Benoit’s immaculately restored '70 Eliminator
'70 w/ 428CJ, Auto. Competition Blue, Black Decor Interior. Docs. In WA for $135k
http://www.cascadeclassics.com/completed-restorations/1970-cougar-eliminator-428cj/
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/93903
It was also previously a Ride of the Month winner, in December 2012;
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=1927
0F91Q508184
SOLD


You Can’t Buy This Car Anywhere… But You May Win It!
'69 Hertz Eliminator raffle tickets are still available! The date has been extended to try and sell enough tickets to meet their goals.
http://www.socalcougarclub.com/events/comingevents/raffle-ticket.html
'69 w/ 351, auto. Competition Orange, black interior. Sunroof! Marti Report. Runs and drives but needs restored.
http://www.socalcougarclub.com/events/comingevents/online-raffle-ticket-purchase.html
Previous Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14716856@N06/sets/72157665448200883/
1 of 101 Sunroof Eliminators built for Hertz in 1969!
9F91M559662


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Yellow, White Decor Interior. Well documented. In TX for $70k
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/94435
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-mercury-cougar/6581899632.html
Previously offered on CL at $48k
Previous listing on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112886950580
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'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Blue, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In NY for $65.5k
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/94664
*This one has been listed for sale off and on for a LONG time. Do your homework if you are considering this one.
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'69 w/ 351, auto. White with white interior (currently a white XR-7 interior). Docs. In OH, on eBay for $45,995 or “Offer”.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222972734044
https://www.cruisinclassicsinc.com/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator-c-629.htm
9F91M584394


'69 w/ 390, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Marti Report. In NY, ~ $28.5k
Previous listing on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/142803388946
No bids, so should still be available.
9F91S567033


'69 w/ 351W, FMX automatic. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Marti Report. Seen at Carlisle $39.5k
Contact info in linked picture: https://cccforum.discoursehosting.net/t/location-east-coast-nos-and-used-cougar-parts/67/1
9F91M576681


'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (close-ratio). Competition Orange, Black Interior. Marti Report. Carlisle Summer Auction, June 16th.
http://www.carlisleauctions.com/view-consignment-detail.aspx?ConsignmentID=7713
In PA for $59.9k at http://www.burkholders.com/for-sale/22480000/mercury/18-104/
Previously on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123034911574
Previously sold Mecum Indy, May 2017 for $44k (hammer price)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ3j7RIwPSs
https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0517-282605/1969-mercury-cougar-boss-302-eliminator/
9F91G569899


'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Orange, White interior. Project. Docs. In KS for $30k.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408181099421018/permalink/2011327589106363/
*Has the matching VIN-stamped transmission, but a non-matching block.
Contact Dustin at: jevon75@yahoo.com
9F91G587249


'70 w/ 428CJ, Auto. Competition Orange, Black Decor Interior. Docs. In Milo, Alberta, Canada for $130k (firm).
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mercury/cougar/2073624.html
*This is the “Jail Cat” Eliminator recently featured in Muscle Car Review: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/rare-1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator-428cj-spent-20-years-paint-jail-way-gorgeous-restoration/
Video from MCACN 2015, here: https://youtu.be/hH9NClEqfWQ
0F91Q509995


'69 w/ 351, auto (now a 390, 4-speed). Blue Metallic, blue interior. Marti Report. In IA for $9.5k
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/92961
*You may recall this was the “Garage Sale” Eliminator from last October, with an ask of around $3k.
Much history and info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1450293201685803/
Previously owned by Bill Veach (former CCOA Treasurer) in 1981.
9F91M565884


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Gold, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In IA for $99,995k!
http://www.ronstoybox.com/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator-Iowa-52722/6362941
eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator/232794230049
Previously at Mecum Kissimmee Jan2018, where it bid to $70k (reserve not met) https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-312741/1970-mercury-cougar-boss-302-elimnator/
Some discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1639207552794366/
0F91G511368


'69 w/ 390, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. In FL for $39,995
https://www.justtoysclassiccars.com/vehicles/444/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator
9F91S563339


'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In IN for $65k.
http://www.rayskillmanclassiccars.com/used/Mercury/1969-Mercury-Cougar-13a3152a0a0e0ae977f4dc22b33c161f.htm
Recent eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cougar-Eliminator/202278048067
*Original VIN-stamped engine block has been found by a seperate seller. Dealer declined to purchase it.
Engine details can be found here: http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=76152.0
More info / details here: https://cccforum.discoursehosting.net/t/location-east-coast-nos-and-used-cougar-parts/67/1
9F91G582888


'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Yellow, Houndstooth Interior. Highly documented, highly optioned. Restored in 2015. In NY for $54,995.
http://www.webeautos.com/detail-1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator-used-16820857.html
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TwHzUzbcXA
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'69 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), 4-speed. Bright Blue Metallic / Blue Interior. Docs. $35,998 at Volo Autos in IL.
https://www.volocars.com/auto-sales/vehicles/14317/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172891738872
9F91R577337


'69 w/ 351, 4-speed. White, Black interior. Marti Report. In MI for $8.5k
https://www.johnsclassiccougars.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Car4sale-69
9F91M567396


'70 w/ 351C, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Green, Black Standard Interior. Marti Report. In MI for $69.9k
http://inventory.vanguardmotorsales.com/vehicles/2616/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator-/163063213259
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZlBHwX7QTM
Previous owner walk-around video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OidUtjxFv08
0F91M530662


'70 w/ 351C-4V, 4-Speed (originally a 3-speed car). Competition Gold, Black Standard interior. In FL for $45k.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Built-Not-Bought-Customs-1505264636260960/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1602083376579085
Contact Built Not Bought Customs in Florida.
https://www.facebook.com/Built-Not-Bought-Customs-1505264636260960/
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'70 w/ 351C, FMX. Competition Blue, Black Decor interior. Marti Report. Consigned in MI, located in VA. $30,995
https://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/169589.html
It is my belief that the photo used is NOT this car, it is a “stock photo”. Believe this car is 0F91M508990

Former Lingenfelter Collection car…

'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (originally 3-speed). Competition Blue, White Standard Interior (now a mix of Standard & Decor items). Docs. In RI for $65k.
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-mercury-cougar-2-door/6609472967.html
0F91M531097

Also on CraigsList…

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-mustang-boss-302-projects/6611108314.html

'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Orange, White interior. Project. Docs. In KS for $30k.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408181099421018/permalink/2011327589106363/
*Has the matching VIN-stamped transmission, but a non-matching block.
Contact Dustin at: > jevon75@yahoo.com
9F91G587249

Mike, Here’s a C-L link for a 69 G-Elim in Kansas. I spoke with owner Dustin, and it sounds like quite a project…
Says he’s owned it since January 2018. The Cougar is (1) of (3) cars that’s for sale in his ad listing; other (2) are Mustangs: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-mustang-boss-302-projects/6611110515.html

Thanks Gary, that is 9F91G587249, listed above.

$35K really?



Heavily modified project…

'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (originally). Competition Orange, Black Decor Interior. In MT, $3.8k
https://bozeman.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-cougar-eliminator/6615584359.html
0F91M538042

Update: This listing IS real, and pics (poor quality) of the actual car have been added.

'70 w/ 351C, FMX. Competition Blue, Black Decor interior. Marti Report. Consigned in MI, located in VA. $30,995
https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1970/mercury/cougar/100923128
The first pictures is a “stock photo”. The other pics are the actual car.
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Pics raise a few questions - For an unrestored car it’s got some strange inconsistencies including incorrect hood and fuel door emblems, non-decor steering wheel, and it has wheel lip moldings.

To me, it does appear to have been repainted at some point ~ there is gray primer showing under some of the paint dings. Hood and Fuel door emblems appear to be correct, just poor quality pics in the listing. Not sure why it has a non-decor steering wheel, but it IS a Black Decor Interior car. No idea when / where it picked up the wheel molding either. Would be interesting to see if they are written in on the original invoice.

Added an album of some other pics I have of the car;

https://classiccougarcommunity.com/cccgallery/visitor.php?a=454

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/6630713600.html

Not mine, just wanted to let people know…

Thanks Bill! That’s the former Bill Veach car…

'69 w/ 351, auto (now a 390, 4-speed). Blue Metallic, blue interior. Marti Report. In IA for $9.5k
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/92961
*You may recall this was the “Garage Sale” Eliminator from last October, with an ask of around $3k.
Much history and info here: > 1969 & 1970 Cougar Eliminator Owners and Enthusiasts | https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/6337944886.html | Facebook
Previously owned by Bill Veach (former CCOA Treasurer) in 1981.
9F91M565884

Still available…

'69 w/ 351, 4-speed. Competition Orange, Black Interior. Docs. In RI for $30k / best reasonable offer.
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/6630309090.html
9F91M580379

Back on eBay…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator/332706889447

'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Gold, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In IA for $99,995k!
Used Cars Bettendorf IA | Used Cars & Trucks IA | Ron's Toy Box
Previous eBay listing: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator/232794230049
Previously at Mecum Kissimmee Jan2018, where it bid to $70k (reserve not met) > https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-312741/1970-mercury-cougar-boss-302-elimnator/
Some discussion on Facebook: > 1969 & 1970 Cougar Eliminator Owners and Enthusiasts | https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator/232730895466 | Facebook
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