Eliminators on the Market (May 2019)

Sunny days! Enjoying cruising the back roads. Car shows should be starting soon! Be sure to post some pics of your E-cat’s at the shows - we’d love to see them!

The following Eliminators sold last month (price shown is listed price, or hammer price for auction cars)…

0F91M510500 - 1970 351C/4-spd. Comp Green/Black Decor Interior. Rough project! $1k.
0F91M510877 - 1970 351C/Auto. Comp Orange/Houndstooth Interior. KS for $35k. (I undersstand this one is pending)


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/

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 May 7th

'70 w/ 428CJ, 4-speed. Competition Blue, White Decor interior (with black inserts added). Docs. Mecum Indy, May 14-19th, Lot# F183
https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0519-371551/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
*Some interesting claims in the auction description. Also, there were 374 CJ Eliminators built in 1970.
0F91Q528269


'69 w/ 390, Auto. Competition Orange, Black Interior. Docs. Mecum Indy, May 14-19th, Lot# W107
https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0519-368931/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
Featured in Musclecar of the Week video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGHQk5XtU6I
Previously sold at Mecum Phoenix 2019: https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0319-366237/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
9F91S580693


'69 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), Auto. Bright Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Docs. Mecum Indy, May 14-19th, Lot# F116
https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0519-371498/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
Also available for $130k: https://www.sunnysideclassics.com/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator
9F91R570868


'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. Mecum Indy, May 14-19th, Lot# T183
https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0519-371420/1969-mercury-cougar-boss-302-eliminator/
Also available for $65k: http://www.rayskillmanclassiccars.com/used/Mercury/1969-Mercury-Cougar-13a3152a0a0e0ae977f4dc22b33c161f.htm
*Greg Adams currently owns the original VIN-stamped block for this car;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/658271527631599/1373104662814945/?comment_id=1988601134598625&notif_id=1552834350441550&notif_t=group_comment_reply&ref=notif
9F91G582888


'70 w/ 351, auto. HERTZ Sunroof. Competition Gold, White standard interior. Docs. In MD, “trade for running project”
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/essex-1970-cougar-eliminator/6876449380.html
0F91M537530


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Gold, Black Decor Interior. Project (with donor car). Docs. In Alberta, $15k
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator-351c-4spd/1430073121
0F91M551650


'69 w/ 428CJ (ram-air), Auto. Comp Blue, Black interior (originally Bright Blue Metallic, Blue interior). Docs. In FL for $75k
https://www.ebay.com/itm/113722936388
Previously sold at Mecum Phoenix ($48k hammer) https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0319-366247/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
Link to previous owner page (c2012): https://scottsgaragesale.weebly.com/1969-eliminator-428-cj.html
Also seen at Russo&Steele Scottsdale in 2014: https://russoandsteele.com/vehicle-details/?show_vehicle=77342
9F91R562615


'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Orange, Black Decor Interior. Docs. In TN for $45k.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/2012013325513785
Call David or Reeda at 423/569/2838, or by email at ReedaLloyd@icloud.com
*Featured in Hi-Performance Cars magazine in 1982.
Pictures can be seen here (including the Magazine article): http://imgur.com/a/gUpDN
0F91G568186


'69 w/ 351, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In WV for $28k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1857236184324834/
*Kraig Iser’s car - long time owner.
*text: 13043034143 before 8:30pm
9F91M560928


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (wide-ratio). Competition Green, Black Decor Interior (originally Houndstooth). Docs. In TX for $39.5k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mercury.Cougar.1969.1970/permalink/2141002379302639/
Ph: 3614552398 / email: Darrell.nordeen@gmail.com
0F91M515205


'69 w/ 351, Auto (now FE/4-speed). Bright Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Rough project. Docs. In IA for $8.5k
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/92961
*History and discussion, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1450293201685803/
9F91M565884


'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/ 351, 4-speed (originally 3-speed). Competition Yellow, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In AR for $37,999
http://joyridesofar.com/2017/11/07/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
0F91M510706


'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/1970-Cougar-Boss-302-Elimnator-/233215426311
Previously at Mecum Kissimmee Jan2018: 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

I have tons of pictures on the car listed below if someone wants them / some additional information:

'70 w/ 351, auto. HERTZ Sunroof. Competition Gold, White standard interior. Docs. In MD, “trade for running project”
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/ … 49380.html

Still available…

'69 w/ 390, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black interior. Project. Docs. In MA for $17.5k
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2129056503851802/
9F91S562095

Word through the grapevine is that this is an Eliminator, although the seller doesn’t mention it as such. Do your due-diligence!

'69 Highly Modified ~ originally 351, Auto. White, Black Interior. No Docs. In TX, on eBay for $20k Buy Now.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133042257288
9F91M563348

'69 w/ 351, Auto (now FE/4-speed). Bright Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Rough project. Docs. In IA for $8.5k
https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/92961
*History and discussion, here: > 1969 & 1970 Cougar Eliminator Owners and Enthusiasts | https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/6337944886.html | Facebook
9F91M565884

Now listed on CraigsList at a new price: $7.5k

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/des-moines-1969-cougar-eliminator/6885377003.html

Neglected to post this one sooner…

'69 w/ 428CJ (R-code), Auto. Bright Yellow, Black interior. Docs. In FL, on eBay for $112,949
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator/123765711012
9F91R567026

'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (originally 3-speed). Competition Yellow, Black Standard Interior. Docs. In AR for $37,999
http://joyridesofar.com/2017/11/07/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
0F91M510706

Now listed on Facebook Marketplace for $34,999

Back to the auction block…

'70 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), Auto. Competition Green, Black Houndstooth Interior. Docs. GAA Classic Cars, July 25th
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehicles/28093/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator
0F91Q510719

0F91Q510719 keeps getting kicked around from auction to auction without anyone putting any effort into improving the car.
GAA coming up in July, RM Sotheby’s back in March (sold for $60k), and Vicari Auctions in February.
Dan Kruse classics back in Aug2018.
It bid to $67.5k at Mecum in July 2016.
Before that it was at Mecum Kissimmee in Jan 2013, where it bid to $85k.
$60k bid at Mecum in May 2012, and $70k at Mecum Kissimmee in Jan 2012.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU63nOCddmk

In May 2011 it was a Mustang & Fords feature car: http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/mdmp-1105-1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/

In 2004 it was purchased off of eBay, and subsequently resold a few months later.
https://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?9437-Intro-Just-bought-a-70-428-Eliminator

This is a '69 white M code in California. Disassembled, partly restored 3 speed manual $20K:

https://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?120599-1969-Eliminator-for-sale&p=994717#post994717

Thanks Royce! I don’t get over to MC.net very often anymore.

That is 9F91M578411.

It changed hands a few times in 2015 / 2016, until Ron bought it at the tail end of 2016.

Here is a “before” video from when Mustang Beginnings listed it in Sept 2015.