1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator on 2040-cars
Bethel, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:428 CI L
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Cougar
Trim: coupe
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 27,545
Exterior Color: Yellow
All safety glass in the car is original.
The driver's seat has minimal wear and original material, the driver's door, armrest has no wear and has the original covering material.
The wear on door strikers - driver, original with minimal use, passenger - almost no use, rear seat - almost no use.
The car has the original AM radio system.
The sheet metal is the original with no rust.
The chrome on the car is the original.
This is a "true" 1969 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR 428 ram air car and you can have it for $19,600.
Feel free to email me anytime.
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