Am I the only one in denial about it being Fall already? I was away for vacation the tail end of August and into the middle of September, so I figured I’d just let it slide and just do the October update on time for a change. Get in those cruises while you can (if you still can, weather being what it is).
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/
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 October 1st
'70 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), Auto. Competition Green, Black Houndstooth Interior. Docs. Consigned for Waxahatchie, TX auction, Oct 6th. Lot: WAX18-003
https://www.dankruseclassics.com/vehicles/12169/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator
0F91Q510719
'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
9F91M560928
'69 w/ 351, Auto. Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Docs. In MN for $13.5k
https://www.oldcaronline.com/1969-Mercury-Cougar%20Eliminator-ERSKINE-Minnesota-for-sale-ID851852.htm
*How is this not sold yet?
9F91M579630
'69 w/ 390, Auto. Blue Metallic, Blue Interior. Docs. Mecum Chicago, Oct 25th-27th, Lot T78
https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1018-333374/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator/
No VIN yet
'70 w/ 351, Auto. Competition Yellow, Black Decor Interior. In OH for $29.5k
https://youngstown.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-cougar-eliminator-real/6697042033.html
0F91M501817
'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-Speed. Competition Orange, Houndstooth Interior. Docs. In WA, on Craigslist for $8.5k, and eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator-BOSS-302-4-Speed-Rare-Trans-Am-Mercury-/173558362797
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ctd/d/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator/6703685788.html
*Take a close look at all the pics. This is a big project.
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'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/
*Note, 3rd party seller has it listed here: https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1137291/1970-mercury-cougar-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601
0F91M510706
'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Competition Blue, Black Standard Interior. Docs. Carlisle Fall Auction, Oct 4th-6th.
http://www.carlisleauctions.com/view-consignment-detail.aspx?ConsignmentID=8161
*This one has been listed for sale off and on for a LONG time. Do your due dilligence if you are considering this one.
0F91G517011
'69 w/ 428, C6 (originally 351W / FMX). Blue Metallic, Black Interior (originally Blue Interior). Docs. In WA for $38k.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/1969-cougar-eliminator-real/6681254908.html
Recent eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/302859476323
*Previously sold at Mecum Portland in June: https://youtu.be/bYxcRRSVabg?t=23501
9F91M572734
'69 w/ 351, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In FL for $37.9k
https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1129351/1969-mercury-cougar-for-sale-in-lakeland-florida-33810
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-Cougar-/332826272250
*Recently seen in the Carlisle car corral. Erroneously listed as a 2-owner car. Subsequently sold by CPA Auction for $26k.
Some comments here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473220306059769/permalink/1687870061261448/
9F91M576681
'69 w/ 390, Auto. Bright Yellow, Black Interior. Docs. In FL for $31,995
https://www.justtoysclassiccars.com/vehicles/444/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator
9F91S563339
'69 w/ 351, auto. White with white interior (currently a white XR-7 interior). Docs. In OH, on eBay for $39,995 or “Offer”.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cougar-Eliminator-/223124132336
https://www.cruisinclassicsinc.com/1969-mercury-cougar-eliminator-c-629.htm
9F91M584394
'69 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed (close-ratio). Competition Orange, Black Interior. Docs. In PA for $59.9k
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
'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-/332822502620
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/ 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
*Original VIN-stamped engine block has been found. Dealer declined to purchase it. *Engine has been sold.
More info / details here: https://cccforum.discoursehosting.net/t/location-east-coast-nos-and-used-cougar-parts/67/1
9F91G582888
'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-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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