1969 Cougar Eliminator Original 351 4v Windsor on 2040-cars
College Park, Maryland, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1969
Make: Mercury
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Model: Cougar
Mileage: 73,000
Trim: Eliminator
This is a very nice survivor, 1969 Cougar Eliminator. This is a real Eliminator and mostly original. I bought this Eliminator in Utah in 2005 from the neighbor of the original owner. The original owner had just died and the neighbor bought it and sold it to me. The DSO is 51 for Denver Colorado. It had been sitting for many years in the original owner's small garage. I have a Marti report for this Cougar All tags are in place including engine, buck, windshield, driver door and carb tag. Very nice original door tag (see photo). This Cougar has 73K original miles. It was built June 18, 1969. The car still has 75% original paint--it was painted from the door handles back. The doors forward, roof and hood are original 1969 paint. When I got it, the rear part of the car was dull from a prior repaint. It must have been hit (not hard) in the rear, and no sheet metal was replaced and it looks clean inside the trunk so the damage was minimal. But there is minor paint cracking on the quarters up high at the trunk (see photo). This Eliminator sports like new 100% original interior. It came originally with FMX Automatic, PS, M code 351 4V, power disc brakes, tinted glass, 3.25 standard rear, AM radio and decor group. I put an NOS, period correct Craig AM/FM radio with 2 speakers hidden under the back window tray panel. The car still has the original sheet metal, drivetrain, FOMOCO radiator, C9ZF tagged 4300 4V carburetor, original Ford intake and exhaust manifolds. I installed a new high quality 2.25 inch aluminumized dual exhaust which is very close to original in sound and looks. I removed the flaking flat black factory paint from the front grill and that can easily be put back on. The engine has good oil pressure with no smoke from the exhaust. Runs perfectly with nice exhaust call-out that says, "Don't mess with me". Runs smooth and strong and I guarantee it. When I got it, the original rear springs were sagging so I installed new rear springs. I also installed a new heater core, new gas tank/sender and I rebuilt the brakes with silicone brake fluid. I also installed new tires mounted on the best set of chrome 1969 style steel wheels I had been saving. The car has decent original exterior chrome especially door knobs and side window bright molding. Rear bumper has a ding. Still has the original front and rear spoilers. This Eliminator has the best original white interior I've ever seen! The camera case black dash is just beautiful. Upper dash pad and lower metal dash is very nice too and original. Nice door panels. Driver door window glass needs reglueing. When I got it, it had some rust at the very bottom of the rear quarters and I repaired both areas with original lower quarter patches from another Cougar--but this repair needs finish work inside passenger trunk side (see photo). No rust except surface rust on the bottom floor pans. Shock towers and frame rails are solid with no rust, but both torque boxes have minor rust---still solid. The original carpet has never been removed from this Eliminator and looks good. Some small door dings on the driver door paint. Very nice original steering wheel with working rim blow horn. Tail and headlights work. Gauges look fresh and all work including tach. I believe Mercury only made 147 1969 Eliminators in these eye-popping colors of orange/white. Not a perfect Eliminator, but a pretty darn nice original car. You can park proudly next to a restored car anyday. I like original collector cars. Titled and tagged in my name. I just don't drive her anymore and I need to thin the herd. I am selling "as is" and I expect full payment in 10-days. I reserve the right to end this sale early since the car is advertised outside of Ebay. A real piece of great American history in a classic color combo. Call me for more info (301) 237-8360 |
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